Community Boating Center | India Point Park, Providence

Our Mission

The mission of this corporation shall be to provide instruction and access to recreational sailing for all, with an emphasis on children, without regard to financial station.

The Community Boating Center will do so by providing programs designed to:

1) Build self-esteem
2) Broaden horizons
3) Advance environmental awareness

The Community Boating Center will nurture a true sense of community in which the diversity of the urban environment is respected and encouraged.

CBC Board of Trustees

Michael Dominguez — President
Providence Equity Partners

Paulette Carr
P.H. Carr Sculptors

Peter Gengler
UDM Land Sciences

Marc Greenfield
Lynch & Greenfield, LLP

Sam Hallowell
Van Liew Trust

Steven Prignano
Edwards, Angell, Palmer, & Dodge

CBC Board of Directors

Mike Kennally— President
Citizens Bank

Matthew Parker — Vice President
Whelan, Kinder, & Siket, LLP

Katie Murray— Secretary
Green & Healthy Homes Initiatives

Brendan Donovan — Treasurer
CBIZ Tofias

Tim Coggins
BankRI

Pooya Ejtemaei
Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Steven Frazier
Stifel Nicolaus

Ted Howell
Partridge, Snow, & Hahn, LLP

Bob Meehan
Roger Williams Hospital

Michael Mills
Jamestown Distributors

Mike Reuter
Lifespan

Kim Worrell
CBC Parent

Executive Director

John O'Flaherty

History

CBC began operating in 1994 by a group of local sailors who wanted to share their passion for sailing with others. They believed sailing should not be limited to the privileged few. Instead, they felt the joy, freedom, and responsibility of sailing should be available to everyone, regardless of income or background.

With this goal in mind, a shoestring budget, and a boatload of determination, they set out to create CBC. Little did they know this idea would grow to become the dynamic organization that is now CBC. Surprised too were they that CBC became their passion, their avocation, and their second job. "I can't - I have to do something for CBC", became their motto.

CBC's founders, many diehard volunteers, Board members, and staff have accomplished the following:

Created a safe and affordable sailing program from scratch.
Constructed a maintenance shed, floating docks, and boathouse with no debt.
Increased fleet size to 60+ boats.
Taught thousands of children to sail in summer and after-school programs.
Offer adult evening and weekend classes and affordable sailing access.

Please contact us at 401.454.SAIL (7245) or info@communityboating.com for complete details.