Camps, lessons, classes
We offer sailing programs for everyone.
Diversity Access Initiative
BIPOC sailors are invited and welcome.
The wind in our sails
Community support helps us thrive.

The Community Sailing Center is a vital hub on the shores of Lake Champlain where community members and visitors of Burlington, Vermont gather to play on the lake together. We’ve got something here for everyone regardless of age, ability, or income. This is your lake – come out and experience it for yourself!

The Latest from the Waterfront

Volunteer with us in November or December!

We need help with our end-of-year mailings in support of our giving campaign. Volunteers will stuff, address, and stamp envelopes – while watching a fun holiday movie and enjoying some great snacks.

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Help us get ready for the next summer to remember.

We are looking for some awesome volunteers to help with our end-of-year mailings in support of our giving campaign.

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Gather by the water—even in winter.

Take advantage of this beautiful landscape by hosting a meeting, lecture, gathering or class in the Big Ed Classroom.

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Programs & Priorities

Scholarships and support encourage BIPOC youth and adults to participate in our sailing programs.

Sustainable practices that help protect Lake Champlain and its watershed are a part of every CSC program.

Sailing builds skills, teamwork, and positive connections that boost leadership qualities in young people

All-female crews create a learning environment that’s supportive, fun, and challenging for women sailors.

Lake Champlain is a living classroom that invites school and youth groups for hands-on learning on the water.

Adaptive and ASL programs remove traditional barriers to outdoor education faced by people with diverse needs.

This crucial fund ensures that no one is turned away from our programming due to financial barriers.

Help support these life‑changing initiatives!

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, our programs rely on generous support from our caring community.