Opening Day - DCR and Community Boating Accessible Sailing on the Charles June 24, 2007

Starting Sunday, June 24, the Dept. of Conservation and Recreation and Community Boating Inc. will begin offering a summer sailing program on the Charles River for people with disabilities, their friends, and families.

Dates:
Thursdays, 11AM-3PM, 6/28 - 8/30, Saturdays, 10AM - 2PM, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, and Sundays, 10AM-2PM, 6/24, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26, 9/9

Persons with disabilities and their guests will have the use of accessible sailboats and transfer equipment, staff assistance to get in and out of the boats, and sailing instruction. Several seat configurations in the boat are available for people with various disabilities. Community Boating will charge each participant $1 (One Dollar)

The sailboats in this program - modified 15 foot keel Mercurys and 23 - foot Sonars- allow participants to either learn how to sail or simply enjoy a ride on the Charles. The boats have been adapted with supportive seating as well as higher booms so people do not have to move from side to side when the boat turns.

Advance registration is required. Call Community Boating at 617-523-1038, ext. 23.

About Community Boating Inc.:
Community Boating on the Charles River. We're the oldest and larget community sailing program in the nation, not to mention the coolest place to sail, windsurf, and kayak on a hot summer day. Our front door sign says "Sailing for All", so don't be shy. We'll teach you what you need to know (and much more!). An adult full year membership is only $199 and includes all classes and use of equipment.

Official Website: http://www.community-boating.org