Name: Sailing + Science: Day on the Charles River for Roxbury and Dorchester
Start: 2022-06-11T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-06-11T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Community Boating Inc.

Sailing + Science: Day on the Charles River for Roxbury and Dorchester

The American City Coalition

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors along for a fun, free day of sailing and science on the Charles River waterfront!

Community Boating Inc.

Thank you for your order and we look forward to welcoming you on June 11! Email waterways@tamcc.org or call us at 857.308.3012 with additional questions about your registration. This is a popular event and space is limited. If your plans change, please contact us to cancel or change your reservation. Thank you!

What is Sailing + Science? The program is a fun, free day of on-the-water and on-land activities on the Charles River for residents of Roxbury and Dorchester and their families and friends! Sail with an instructor (no experience necessary, do not need to know how to swim), visit the Museum of Science, picnic, explore, and learn more about what the Charles River has to offer you. <ul><li> Sailing on the Charles River at Community Boating (sail with staff, lifejackets provided, all ages, no experience necessary, do not need to know how to swim)</li><li> Visit the Museum of Science (Museum passes will be available for registered participants upon check-in; they can be used on 6/11 or for a later date)</li><li> Picnic (picnic lunch provided) and relax at public spaces along the Charles River</li><li> Explore the Charles River Esplanade (20 minute walk between Community Boston and the Museum of Science) and learn about the health benefits of the waterfront</li><li> Learn more about cool public spaces, climate change, and what the Charles River waterfront has to offer you</li><li> Ride the free shuttle from Roxbury (Roxbury Branch BPL) or Dorchester (Grove Hall) or use public transportation (close to Red Line Charles/MGH stop, 2-trip MBTA fare cards available at program)</li></ul>Where: Check in at Community Boating, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114 (See map below.)Registration: Advance registration through Eventbrite required. If you let us know you are coming, we can share updates and reminders about transportation and programming.<ol><li> Start by registering for General Admission (required) for the overall day to let us know you are coming so we can be prepared for your arrival. You can register up to 5 people. If your group is larger than 5, another adult can add additonal registrations.</li><li> Answer the questions to let us know a bit about you and if you plan to sail (open to all ages, no need to know how to sail or swim, boats hold up to 6 adults) and/or vist the Museum of Science.</li><li> Kayaking also available at Community Boating (for swimmers, age 18+).</li></ol>After registration, you will be provided with more detailed travel directions. There will be free shuttle service from Roxbury and North Dorchester and free MBTA passes. The location is easily accesible using the Red Line. By public transportation from Roxbury, take the 47 bus inbound to Broadway and then the Red Line to Charles/MGH; from Dorchester, take the Red Line to Charles/MGH.On June 11, a map that shows you where to go to access activities throughout the day will be provided. Questions: Please let us know if you have any questions about the day or need help with directions to get there. You can reach us at waterways@tamcc.org or 857-308-3012.Covid-19 Policy: The organizing team is monitoring COVID-19 guidelines and taking steps to make this a COVID-safe program; most activities are outdoors. The current policy is that vaccinated program participants and staff will not be required to wear masks for outdoor activities; unvaccinated participants will be required to wear a mask during outdoor activities. All participants and staff should be prepared to wear masks for indoor activities. The team will make adjustments according to city and state guidance.Organizers and Supporters: This program is organized by The American City Coalition, Community Boating, Museum of Science, The Esplanade Association, Charles River Conservancy, Roxbury and Dorchester community housing partners, and the Roxbury Branch BPL. Thank you to the Barr Foundation for their support of this program. We hope to see you and your family, friends, and neighbors there!

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