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
Help us Kick Off Summer with our Season Opener Event!
Join us Saturday, May 30 as we welcome everyone back to the waterfront for a fun-filled day of summer celebration!
Adult Sailing Classes are Open!
Dust off your life jackets, and ready your sailing gear! Adult sailing classes are officially open!
So many ways to play!
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.
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.
Help support these life‑changing initiatives!
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, our programs rely on generous support from our caring community.