About Universal Access Program

For over 60 years, we’ve been offering "sailing for all" in our Junior as
well as Adult Programs. In 2007, we were very fortunate to work with the
DCR Universal Access Program, the EOEA’s (Executive Office of
Environmental Affairs) Office of Public Private Partnerships and Genzyme
Corporation to expand on our mission by providing sailing for individuals
with special needs or those who may need special attention or assistance,
to create the Universal Access Program at CBI. Recipient of the US
Sailing Community Sailing Council Award for Outstanding Program for
Disabled Sailors 2008!

In the Universal Access Program, persons with disabilities and their
guests will have the use of specialized, accessible sailboats and
transfer equipment, dedicated staff assistance to get in and out of the
boats, and sailing instruction, all for only $1.00! Several seat
configurations in the boats are available for people with various
disabilities. Reserved sessions, usually an hour in length, can be
customized to meet individual needs. They can consist of a short sailboat
ride for therapeutic recreation or a more learn-to-sail class structure,
leading to ratings and expanded sailing privileges.