Private Dockside Sauna Sessions

1 Hour • $225 • Up to 6 guests

Steam. Sweat. Salt. A floating sauna experience while moored at the Bellwether Hotel dock which includes 50 minutes of sauna use + a 10 min transition. Guests cycle between heat and fresh bay air with optional cold plunge access via ladder entry into Bellingham Bay. Built for small, private groups of ...

Bellingham
1 Hour
Private Tours
Wellness
Coho Saunas LLC
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Communal Bellingham Bay Sauna Cruises

2 Hours • $100-$120 per person • Up to 6 guests

Experience Bellingham Bay aboard a custom floating sauna. Cruise through the bay with a licensed captain while enjoying a hot sauna and optional cold plunges directly into the water. If you are interested in booking this experience before 8/11/26 then reach out to us at hello@cohosaunas.com and we can ...

Bellingham
2 Hours
Wellness
Coho Saunas LLC
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Gift Cards

Give them an experience they’ll remember!

Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

Bellingham
Gift Card
Coho Saunas LLC
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Communal Dockside Sauna Sessions

1 Hour • $55 per person • Up to 6 guests

Steam. Sweat. Salt. A floating sauna experience while moored at the Bellwether Hotel dock which includes 50 minutes of sauna use + a 10 min transition. Guests cycle between heat and fresh bay air with optional cold plunge access via ladder entry into Bellingham Bay. Built for small groups of up to 6 ...

Bellingham
1 Hour
Private Tours
Wellness
Coho Saunas LLC
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Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for supporting our organization! Please use this calendar to self select volunteer shifts you have been certified for. Volunteering is a great way to promote safe access to Bellingham Bay by creating opportunities to learn, socialize, and recreate. Learn about our volunteer positions and certifications ...

Bellingham
Community Boating Center
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Mini Mariners

Ages 0 - 6 & their caregivers | 1.5 hour drop-in session

Set sail on a shoreline adventure with your little one! Mini Mariners is a playful, place-based program at the Community Boating Center where young children and their caregivers discover the wonders of the Salish Sea. Each week we’ll gather by the shore for story time, hands-on games, and boat-themed ...

Bellingham
1.5 hours
Community Boating Center
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Beach Sweep Paddle

In partnership with ReSources, Surfrider & WAKE

Join our monthly Beach Sweep paddle where we kayak to nearby shoreline areas to collect debris and help keep the coastline clean. Participants work together to pick up trash from their kayaks and along the beaches promoting environmental stewardship. Each event concludes with a barbecue at the CBC for ...

Bellingham
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Bioluminescence Paddles

3 hours | Ages 10 and up | No experience necessary!

Join us on this nighttime paddle to witness the display of this enchanting light. We will take you to some of the best places in the region to see their glow! This trip is great for beginning and experienced paddlers alike. The bioluminescence phenomenon is created by planktonic organisms that are active ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Wild Women Rescues & Recoveries

In partnership with Shifting Gears

Improve your kayak safety skills! Do you want to be more confident and self-reliant on the water? Do you want to learn how to rescue another paddler? This class will teach the skills needed to help you and your companions stay safe if you capsize! We’ll be on (and in) the water throughout this class, ...

Bellingham
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Dinghy Race Night

3 hours | Experienced dinghy racers only

Dinghy Race Night is the perfect place to begin racing against our community of sailors. Perfect for those who are interested in advancing their sailing skills and learning the subtleties of the sport, or who have some prior experience racing and crave more time on the course. This is an experience designed ...

Bellingham
2.5 hours
Community Boating Center
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The Bronze Chapter Bioluminescence Paddle

Join the Community Boating Center and The Bronze Chapter for a nighttime adventure on Bellingham Bay! Experience the magic of Bioluminescence in Bellingham Bay! Witness the display of this enchanting light on this nighttime paddle. We will take you to some of the best places in the region to see their ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Single Sit Inside Kayak Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits one person

Paddle our single sea kayaks for a short outing or an extended day on the water. This rental is aimed at experienced paddlers who can perform a wet exit and self rescue. Guests without that experience are encouraged to take our Essentials of Sea Kayaking course or choose a sit-on-top kayak instead. Rentals ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Adaptive Splash

Come explore Bellingham Bay & join us for a splashing good time! All Abilities Welcome! Join us for adaptive kayaking on Bellingham Bay every week! We will provide paddle partners and adaptive equipment to anyone wanting to get on the water. Bring the whole family down or come discover your new boating ...

Bellingham
2 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Intermediate Keelboat Sailing

8 hours | Ages 16 and up

Our Intermediate Keelboat class is intended for students who already have a grasp of the basics and are ready for more. This course is designed to hone your existing skills while pushing you to a higher level of understanding and refined boat handling. By the end of this course, students should feel ...

Bellingham
8 hours (Two 4-hour sessions)
Private Tours
Community Boating Center
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Tera Race Team

The Summer Tera Team is tailored for up to six young sailors eager to enhance their skills and confidence in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. With a primary focus on around-the-buoy racing and performance sailing, the program also includes participation in regattas over the summer. Modeled ...

Bellingham
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Boating Center
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Paddling Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for supporting our organization! Please use this calendar to self select volunteer shifts you have been certified for. Volunteering is a great way to promote safe access to Bellingham Bay by creating opportunities to learn, socialize, and recreate. Learn about our volunteer positions and certifications ...

Bellingham
Community Boating Center
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Silver Splash - Essentials of Sea Kayaking

In partnership with the Whatcom Council on Aging

Get prepared for solo paddling with sea kayaking essentials! The Community Boating Center and the Whatcom Council on Aging have come together to offer these boating programs to get seniors on Bellingham Bay! This class is designed to introduce the basic skills required to safely sea kayak by yourself. ...

Bellingham
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Mega SUP Bioluminescence Paddle

3 hours | Ages 13 and up | No experience necessary!

Step onto a giant stand-up paddleboard and glide through waters that come alive beneath you. This immersive nighttime experience is more active than a traditional guided paddle and invites participants to move, explore, and directly interact with bioluminescent waters. Wearing wetsuits, participants ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Community Boating Center
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Pride Paddle Out

Celebrate love and pride in the outdoors! The Community Boating Center hosts these weekly paddling gatherings as an on-water celebration space for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We recognize this population has historically been excluded from outdoor recreational spaces. We aim to set a positive example of ...

Bellingham
LGBTQ-Friendly
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Intro to Laser Sailing

Previous Dinghy Sailing Experience Required

This course is for anyone interested in learning how to sail single handed dinghies. If you are hoping to start racing locally, or want a way to get out on the water solo, this class will get you started on your path! The skills practiced in this class are built off our intermediate dingy program, meaning ...

Bellingham
8 hours (Two 4-hour sessions)
Community Boating Center
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The Bronze Chapter - Essentials of Sea Kayaking

3 hours | Ages 16 and up | Perfect for novices!

Learn how to safely ‘Wet Exit’ and 'Self-recover!’ This class is designed to introduce the basic skills required to safely sea kayak by yourself. Students will learn about: - Necessary equipment - Paddle strokes - Basic kayak exit and entry maneuvers - Cold water safety - On-water safety communication ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Tandem Sit Inside Kayak Rental

One hour to full day rentals • All ages • Fits two people

Grab a friend and get on the water in our tandem sea kayaks for a short outing or an extended day on the water. This rental is aimed at experienced paddlers who can perform a wet exit and self rescue. Guests without that experience are encouraged to take our Essentials of Sea Kayaking course or choose ...

Bellingham
1 - 6 hours
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Keelboat Race Night

Thursday night Keelboat Racing • Prior knowledge and sailing experience is required

Keelboat Race Night is your chance to experience the thrill of sailboat racing in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment! This course provides entry into the Thursday night race series hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC). You'll gain hands-on experience with race starts, tactics, sail ...

Bellingham
3 hours
Community Boating Center
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Warriors on Water - Kayaking

2 hours • Military and first responders • No experience necessary!

Duration: 2 hours Take this opportunity to enjoy kayaking around the bay, learn how to paddle with power, or just relax in the company of others and create community! This program is for any military veteran, active duty, or first responder interested in learning the basics of kayaking or progressing ...

Bellingham
Kayak
Community Boating Center
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Beats on the Bay

Enjoy a concert afloat on a boat!

Come float with us for an evening of music, community, and fun on the Bay! Pick a boat from our fleet and head out to listen to some tunes! Or if you’d like to enjoy the comforts of a slightly larger boat, tickets to be on the deck of the Schooner Zodiac can be purchased here.

Bellingham
3 hours
Community Boating Center
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