Community Boating Center

Other Places in Bellingham, Washington

4.9 (152)

Category	Other Places · Canoe & kayak tour agency, Non-profit organization, Sailing school, Water sports equipment rental service
Address	555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Street	Harris Avenue
Area	Bellingham, Washington
Phone	(360) 714-8891
Google rating	4.9 (152)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 17, 2026

About Community Boating Center

The Community Boating Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit fostering safe small-boat recreation on Bellingham Bay. The CBC was founded by a core of local small-watercraft enthusiasts in 2007. The CBC is not a club. There are no memberships and no dues. Programs and services are available to all. Much-appreciated tax-deductible donations, season-pass sales, dry-moorage fees, and rentals of sailboats and human-powered watercraft enable the CBC to provide the safety and skills education that is the core of the organization’s mission.

Located at 555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, Community Boating Center operates as an other place serving Bellingham in Washington. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as canoe & kayak tour agency, non-profit organization, sailing school, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

No hours are on file. If you plan a visit, phone first or check the Google Maps link on this page for the latest times. The listed phone number is (360) 714-8891. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, boatingcenter.org.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 152 reviews.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Becky Clark 2 months ago

Two friends and I took the essentials of kayaking class taught by Shane. It was incredibly well taught. I came away with so much more confidence on the water and super proud of myself for successfully wet exiting and getting back in my boat. Shane was knowledgeable, engaging and fun. I’ll be taking more classes. 10/10

Matthew von der Ahe 2 months ago

We took a guided 4-hour paddle around Bellingham Bay with these guys. It was perfect! The guides were great, the equipment was high-quality and in good condition, reservations were easy and communications were clear and prompt. An all-around great experience.

Christina Newell 3 months ago

They added outriggers to my boat to make it be more stable for my balance disorder I definitely felt safe on the water, and Ginny was very attentive with helping me get in and out of the boat. We had to adjust the outriggers while on the water. Ginny was able to help on the water with that adjustment. They were able to give the right amount of help without me feeling called out for my disability.

Dale P 4 months ago

3 friends and I lucked into a semi private bioluminescence tour at CBC lead by Ginny and Paige. Paige was our kayak leader/instructor, who taught us about splash skirts, how to paddle effectively, how to steer the tandem kayaks and general water safety. Covering all this with a cheeriness and kindness that was very reassuring. Ginny was our bioluminescence guide. Their enthusiasm and knowledge about dinoflagellates added immensely to the tour. The tour itself was a blast, we really lucked out with great conditions. We got to see a beautiful sunset, on a placcid/wind-free evening and even saw some whale spouts! This was my first time in a tandem kayak and that was fun as well. Ginny and Paige lead us to Bio Bay, where the light-producing plankton can be found. Ginny lead a fun floating lecture about dinoflagellates, before setting us free to play and explore the bay in search of living light. Finding the bioluminescence took some time at first because it wasn't quite dark enough to see. I found myself floating under a tree looking for ever more darkness. Under this tree I found the wonder of the dinoflagellates. It's difficult to describe their light, it felt like I was playing

Lindsey Trainer 4 months ago

Had a wonderful time at the Bioluminescence kayak tour. Our guides were Ginny and Paige. They were both great and we enjoyed spending time with them out on the water! It was a lovely night and the bioluminescence were amazing! We are so glad we splurged on this tour as part of our trip to Bellingham. Highly recommend!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Community Boating Center located?

Community Boating Center is at 555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, in Bellingham, Washington. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Community Boating Center?

Community Boating Center is listed as an other place and is also tagged on Google as canoe & kayak tour agency, non-profit organization, sailing school.

What are the hours of Community Boating Center?

Hours have not been published for this listing. Call ahead or check Google Maps before visiting.

What is the phone number of Community Boating Center?

You can call Community Boating Center at (360) 714-8891.

How is Community Boating Center rated on Google?

Community Boating Center has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 152 reviews.

Does Community Boating Center have a website?

Yes, the website of Community Boating Center is boatingcenter.org (linked on this page).

Are there other other places near Community Boating Center?

Yes. Bellingham also has Bellingham Canoe Kayak Sprint Team, YMCA Barkley Childcare Center among others; see the full list of other places in Bellingham at the bottom of this page.