Rentals & Season Passes

Visitors and regulars welcome!

We have a variety of sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards available to rent and explore Burlington Bay on your own. Come down and enjoy the sun, the views, and the excitement!

Reservations are available for Keelboats only. All other boats are first-come, first-serve

Rental Hours

DATES

DAYS

HOURS

May 24 – June 8

Saturdays, Sundays & Memorial Day

10am-6pm

June 14 – September 1

Daily

9am-8pm

September 6 – October 13

Saturdays, Sundays & Indigenous Peoples Day

10am-6pm

Rentals Closed: May 25, May 31, June 9-13, July 3, July 27, August 24

RENTALS MUST BE OFF WATER 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO CLOSE.

Renters must return to the CSC by 7:30pm during summer hours or 5:30pm during spring/fall hours.

Closed for rentals on: May 25, May 31, June 9-13, July 3, July 27, August 24

Hourly Rental Rates

Dinghy

420, Laser, Quest

$40

Keelboat

Sonar, Rhodes 19

$70

Paddle Craft

Kayak (Single or Double),
Canoe, Paddleboard

$16

See our Fleet

DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR ALL RENTERS. A damage deposit is required of all renters before departing. The deposit will be returned when the boat is returned in the same condition as it left in. $50 cash, credit card, or ID will be kept secure as a deposit.

Sailboat Rental Test

Upon arrival at the Community Sailing Center, we require all renters to complete a signed CSC Program Liability Waiver, as well as a written Basic Sailing Rental Test if you wish to rent a sailboat. The test can be taken anytime we are open for rentals or during office hours in the summer. You do not need to schedule it and if you are taking it before your rental, please plan on arriving 15- 20 minutes before your reservation. Read more

To ensure the integrity of the Rental Test and the safety of our rental customers and fellow boaters, we do not provide access to the test until you are ready to take it in our office. The rental test is not as simple as a “pass” or “fail.” Sufficient completion of the test takes into account the weather and wind conditions.

The test contains basic sailing information, including written questions and diagrams. If we do not feel that your sailing knowledge is sufficient for you to rent, we still want you to enjoy the lake! We suggest that you rent a standup paddleboard (SUP), single or double kayak, or a canoe. If you wish to rent a sailboat next time you visit us, we suggest taking either a learn to sail program or a private lesson, depending on whether you need a comprehensive learn to sail experience or just a refresher.

We are a self-service rental facility and when you rent a boat you are required to launch, rig, de-rig, and clean up your equipment.

Season Passes

Student Dinghy & Paddle Craft

Unlimited access to 1 boat at a time during our rental hours for all dinghies and paddle craft. For 1 person, Passholder can bring any guests that fit on the capacity of the boat being rented.

*Valid Student ID Required

$180

Dinghy & Paddle Craft

Unlimited access to 1 boat at a time during our rental hours for all dinghies and paddle craft. For 1 person, Passholder can bring any guests that fit on the capacity of the boat being rented.

$420

Individual All Access

Unlimited access to 1 boat at a time during our rental hours for all boats (keelboat, dinghy, paddle). For 1 person, Passholder can bring any guests that fit on the capacity of the boat being rented.

$720

Family All Access

Unlimited access during our rental hours for all boats (keelboat, dinghy, paddle). Can have up to 4 people on the pass, and rent 4 paddle craft, 2 dinghy, or 1 keelboat at a time for the passholders. Any Passholder can bring any guests that fit on the capacity of the boat being rented.

$900

Paddle Punch Card

10 hours of paddle rental on kayaks, canoes, and/or SUPs. Punch cards are good for only 1 person, but cardholder can bring 1 guest when renting tandem kayaks or canoes.

$120

Season passholders also receive 15% off advanced classes and private lessons.

Season Passes must be purchased in person and are only valid for the season during which they are purchased. Passes are non-transferable and remaining balances or usage cannot be transferred year to year.

Rental Process

  • Keelboats can be reserved in advance only by calling the CSC at 802-864-2499.
  • All boats are first come, first served.
  • Due to high demand for our rental boats especially on nice summer days, there is a two-hour maximum for all rentals. However, if you wish to remain on the water, you may check in with us after two hours to see if there is anybody waiting for your boat.
  • Due to high demand for our rental boats especially on nice summer days, there is a two-hour maximum for all rentals. However, if you wish to remain on the water, you may check in with us after two hours to see if there is anybody waiting for your boat.
  • Paddling groups of 10 or more can book through our group programs.
  • Deposit required for all renters. A damage deposit or collateral is required of all renters before departing. The deposit will be returned when the boat is returned in the same condition as it left in. $50 cash, credit card, or ID will be kept secure as a deposit.

Rules and Regulations

All renters and passengers are subject to the rules of the Community Sailing Center, including but not limited to the following:

  • PFDs must be worn at all times while on the dock or on the water. We have a large supply to choose from if you don’t have your own.
  • Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times while on CSC property, including boats and docks.
  • Beaching and landing of all CSC boats is prohibited, except in an emergency situation.
  • There is no smoking or alcohol allowed on CSC property, including boats and docks.
  • The minimum age for passengers on all CSC keelboats is 6. The minimum age for passengers on all CSC dinghies or paddle craft is 8.

Boundaries

We have two sets of rental boundaries.

  • Our light to medium wind boundary extends from Lone Rock Point at the northern tip of Burlington Bay to Oakledge Park at the southern end of Burlington Bay.
  • Our heavy wind boundary extends from Lone Rock Point to the southern end of the Breakwall.

For the safety of our renters, if you are found outside of the boundaries, we may revoke your renting privileges. Boundaries are subject to change based on the weather conditions of the day. 

CSC Boundaries Map

Learn to sail

We offer learning opportunities for everyone including Youth Camps, Adult Programs and Private Instruction.

Earn rental hours

Volunteer with the Sailing Center to earn free rental hours.