Our Mission

Piers Park Sailing Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit community sailing center on the East Boston waterfront in Boston’s Inner Harbor. Our mission is to use Boston Harbor and the seas beyond to provide year-round recreational, educational and personal growth opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.

Our History

Prior to the development of Piers Park, East Boston had the least amount of dedicated green space of all Boston neighborhoods. A key component of this project was the design of a community sailing center to provide the neighborhoods a direct connection to the water.

Piers Park Sailing Center has evolved over the years from what was once a small agency for recreational boaters, to one of the premier sailing venues in Boston Harbor. PPSC delivers a highly effective youth development program to hundreds of at-risk youth every year that has been utilized as a pilot for national expansion.

In 2009, PPSC was named the Best Program for Disabled Sailors in the country, and in 2010 was chosen as Paralympic Sports Club Boston Harbor, to continue our growth as the recognized leader in sailing for people with disabilities.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the premier organization utilizing the marine environment to deliver accessible, high impact programs to a diverse spectrum of people of all ages and abilities in an inclusive, enriching, and empowering environment.