Testimonials
Hear from our happy sailors.
Great sailing center, boats are clean and well maintained and a trip around the harbor gives great views of all of Boston
I feel so lucky to have found this place. The instructors made sailing feel like an incredible adventure. I was a complete beginner, and now I'm building my skills and confidence with every visit. My kids love it too - it's become our weekend family basis.
Our kid loves the programs at Piers Park. Camp was so much fun and so educational and so well run that our kid signed up for the fall programs and wants to go back next summer. Piers Park Sailing Center is a beautiful culture. The kids that work here are empowered. The directors are graduates and are very caring. Great strategic vision. We are very lucky to have found this place.
The whole experience was wonderful. The crew that helped were exceptional! We will absolutely sail again.
Great sailing center, boats are clean and well maintained and a trip around the harbor gives great views of all of Boston
Great experience with kayaking with friends. The staff were very patient with me. I don't know how to swim and was scared but was able to learn to kayak on my own. Shout out to Nick who helped me become more confident with the water and kayaking. Beautiful view of the city.
Excellent experience: friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful and convenient location. A perfect fun way to spend the day out on the water with friends on Boston Harbor.
Excellent experience: friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful and convenient location. A perfect fun way to spend the day out on the water with friends on Boston Harbor.
How thrilling to have a nice sail and see interesting landmarks around the harbor giving great views of all of Boston
Passionate, experienced instructors and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful and convenient location. A perfect day out to discover early Boston from the harbor.
Great sailing center, boats are clean and well maintained and a trip around the harbor gives great views of all of Boston
As a quadriplegic, I am obviously limited in the sports that I can now participate in. Being an athlete prior to being injured in 87', I have always looked for activities that would make me feel like I was being physically active again. Thanks for introducing me to this great sport! I also can't say enough about the whole staff at Piers Park.
My son, is a young man with complex special needs. Your instructor is doing a tremendous job with him. He intuitively understood how to deal with his physical limitations and his unique way of communicating. He treats him with respect and kindness. Most importantly he treats him like just another kid. We, as parents, could not ask for more.
We had lots of fun. It was a good experience to paddle and ride a boat in the middle of the city. I didn't think this was possible around here. It was also good to see opportunities like jobs we can do around the city that seem fun like being a sail instructor."
My daughter Olivia had an amazing experience at Piers Park Sailing Center's summer camp! From day one, the instructors and staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive. They make every child felt included and confident on the water.
This summer was truly special for my kids (11 and 6) at Piers Park. They loved every moment and learned so much in such a short amount of time. I've never seen them so enthusiastic about an activity before. I'm so grateful that opportunities like this exist for kids in East Boston.
I am forever grateful of the great opportunity Piers Park Sailing has provided my children for the past several years as Harbor Explorers. Their commitment to teach children all aspects of sailing is remarkable. The staff goes above and beyond their call of duty. All staff members are genuinely friendly and caring. Thank you for providing my children with another wonderful year of learning.
FAQs
No prior experience is needed. Harbor Explorers is an introductory program designed for beginners.
Harbor Explorers is designed for children ages 6-9.
We’re based at Piers Park in East Boston, with direct access to Boston Harbor.
Yes. We work hard to keep programs free or affordable, especially for local youth, and offer scholarships to reduce financial barriers.
Piers Park Sailing Center welcomes children, teens, adults, families, and community groups of all backgrounds and ability levels.
No experience is needed. Many of our programs are designed for beginners, and our instructors support participants every step of the way.
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