Lake access. Life lessons. For all.

We believe the Lake belongs to everyone

The Community Sailing Center is the only area organization providing everyone, regardless of age, ability or income, with educational and recreational access to Lake Champlain.

We inspire and teach

Through sailing and boating we impart valuable life lessons and a passion for lake stewardship to thousands, including:

• Families
• At-risk youth
• Members of the community
• Individuals with disabilities
• Local adults and kids who might otherwise not have access to Lake Champlain

We also provide youth camps, adult instruction, boat rental, boat storage, racing, volunteer opportunities and a variety of social activities.

We change lives

We provide challenging and enriching experiences for under-served kids and individuals with disabilities in a safe environment and help them maximize their potential and achieve an understanding of themselves and others.

• The LeaderSHIP Program for at-risk youth helps kids develop life skills to stay in school and continue their pursuit of education and meaningful jobs.
• The Youth Environmental Stewardship Program seeks to empower youth with knowledge, tools and appreciation for the challenges and opportunities we face with respect to cleaning up Lake Champlain.
• The Adaptive Watersport Program builds confidence and self esteem, while challenging the whole person regardless of any physical disability

We protect the environment

Through our WAVES initiative, children and adults enhance their connection to Lake Champlain. Hands-on learning and on-the-water activities engage and empower people to become future stewards of Lake Champlain, improving its water quality by changing perceptions and behavior.

We collaborate in the community

We work with area schools, social service programs, corporations and other organizations to develop low-cost or free sailing programs.