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 The Community Sailing Center has provided the Burlington community public access to recreational and educational opportunities on Lake Champlain for the last 14 years. Below is a brief history.
| 1993 |
Marcel Beaudin, Dale Hyerstay and others had a dream to create a public sailing venue for those people that would normally not have access to the Lake.
December 13 - Burlington City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Waterfront Commission to enter into an agreement with another organization to establish and operate a launch facility for sailboats and non-motorized boats on the City's Moran Generating Plant property, in order to improve and increase access to Lake Champlain for boaters. |
| 1994 |
Everyone devoted their time to fund raising and infrastructure improvements - hoist and ramps. |
| 1995 |
Our first year of full operations - storage and launching facility. |
| 1997 |
We received an anonymous donation to buy 6 new and 6 used sailboats, which enabled us to conduct our first classes with 12 kids from the King Street Youth Center. |
| 1998 |
The Sailing Center was awarded "Outstanding Seasonal Program" from the Community Sailing Council of US Sailing.
The Sailing Center received a major gift from the McConnell family to honor Mike McConnell, son and brother. With this money we started an 8-10 year old sailing program buying 6 bright yellow Escapes, life jackets. Since then the McConnell Family and friends have continued to fund the Mike McConnell Scholarship Fund.
Community Sailing Council of US Sailing awarded Rachael Miller "Outstanding Program Director". |
| 2000 |
Partnered with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports to provide sailing opportunities for sailors with disabilities.
Community Sailing Council awarded AWP "Outstanding Program for Disabled Sailors" |
| 2002 |
Received $100,000 federal Boating Infrastructure Grant to build a floating breakwater / dock. Project completed in 2003. |
| 2004 |
We experienced over 6400 user visits. This includes kids and adult sailing instruction, rentals, sailing programs for special groups, and Dragonheart Vermont.
Kate Neubauer was hired as Executive Director.
Colin Davis was hired as Program Director. |
| 2005 |
The Sailing Center will celebrated 10 years of success in meeting our mission statement of "providing affordable and convenient access for all people to Lake Champlain and Burlington Bay for sailing, paddling and rowing".
Raised funds to purchase six new PS2000s to support the expanding programming.
Due to a devastating storm, our new breakwater dock sunk to the bottom of the Lake. |
| 2006 |
Despite of our compromised docking system, the center experienced over 9,000 user visit. We also purchased three additional PS2000s.
NVHSST won the Gleekman Trophy at the NESSA Fall Funfest. |
| 2007 |
Our most successful season ever!!
We purchase the final 3 PS2000s for our fleet, 3 open BICs and new kayaks.
Experienced over 11, 000 user visits.
Hosted the Bull and Bear Sailing Week
Fundraised over $100,000.00, the largest amount we have ever raised!
Received $193,000 federal Boating Infrastructure Grant to install floating breakwater and repair exsisting docks. Project will be completed in 2008. |
| 2008 |
Working with the City of Burlington to redevelop the Moran Plant in order for our organization to have a permanent home.
Board of Directors ratified a 5-year strategic plan
Launched a brand new redesigned website!
Install new floating breakwater and refloat Atlas dock |
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