PLEASANT BAY

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MMUNITY BOATING

Our mission is to make boating, marine education and

environmental stewardship affordable and accessible to all.

Come and be a part of it.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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A BRIEF HISTORYIn 2003, PBCB began operating out of a pick-up truck on a Pleasant Bay public beach. In 2014, we acquired waterfront property on the Bay that includes a dock, a boathouse, four buildings, and 750 feet of beach frontage.

WHO WE AREPBCB is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable, quality sailing and boating, marine education, and environmental stewardship opportunities for all community members – regardless of financial, physical, developmental or cognitive abilities.

WHAT WE DOPBCB Provides:• Recreational, educational and social activities for all • Access to Pleasant Bay since public boating programs

and facilities in our area are limited and expensive• Opportunities for adults, children, and families to

participate in affordable programs, which provide healthy outdoor recreation and constructive educational activities that build confidence, self-reliance, leadership and teamwork

• Universal access to boating, marine education, and environmental stewardship programs for people with disabilities

PBCB: BY THE NUMBERS3.76+ Acres of Waterfront Campus60 Sailboats, support/safety boats, sailboards, kayaks, canoes1 Floating Classroom/Research Vessel 75 Volunteers 600 Members 3 Year-Round Staff 40 Youth & Seasonal Jobs

2018 IMPACT50 Programs 603 Classes 4,120 Educational Experiences 537 Individuals Served by free Community Outreach Programs 28.4% of PBCB’s Annual Budget Supports Community Outreach Programs and Financial Assistance

MEMBERSHIPMembership is not required for participation. To receive member benefits, purchase your membership on our website and use your discount code on all future reservations.

Member Benefits • Significant discount on all programs• Invitations to all social events• Boat and kayak reservations for independent

boating • Friday Friendly Racing & BBQ each Friday night

Membership Fees Youth Membership: (17 and under) $50 Adult Membership: $80 Family Membership: $95

MEMBER BENEFIT ACTIVITIESJune 24, 2019 through August 31, 2019Recreational Sailing and Boating (Ages 18+) Monday-Friday, 1-4pm and 5-7:30pmSaturdays, 9:30am-Noon and 1-4pmSundays, 1-4pmRecreational sailing provides options for the experienced sailor. Our boats can be used pending availability. Members who have passed a skills test may reserve a boat for their own use, and may bring up to four guests. Schedule a one-time skills test by signing up for an Adult Lesson. Reserve a boat on your member account. Member Fees: Small Boat (Sunfish, 420, Laser) $40Large Boat (Flying Scot, Catboat) $55 Kayak $25

Youth Recreational Boating and Kayaking (Ages 12-17) Monday-Friday, 9:30am-Noon and 1:30-4pmYouth members may reserve a kayak or a sunfish for independent boating, after passing a skills test.Member Fee: $15/boat

Friday Friendly Racing and Family BBQ on Pleasant Bay Every Friday, July 5 through August 30, 5-7pmPBCB runs a series of short informal, friendly races for individuals and families on Friday evenings throughout the summer. Race participants should have some sailing experience and be comfortable and capable in a sailboat. Come practice your skills on the race course and meet new friends at a BYO cookout following the races. Come for the cookout, even if you don’t want to race! Bring your own food and drink. A grill is available for your use. Please make your reservation online. Member Fee: $15 per race participant

“The Scoop” Ice Cream Social August 9, 6-7pm, Hillside CenterJoin fellow members on the Bay for our Ice Cream Social with all-you-can-eat ice cream and toppings from local shops. Donations encouraged.

Summer Celebration for Members and Volunteers August 24, 5:30-7:30pmPleasant Bay Community Boating Board of Directors cordially invites all members and volunteers to celebrate summer and everything happening with Pleasant Bay Community Boating. Enjoy summer libations and delectable hors d’oeuvres.

FOR THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBERSSailing and Boating Programs – Our fleet of Flying Scots, Sunfish, Catboats, 420s, and Kayaks offer a variety of sailing and paddling opportunities.

Youth Sailing and Boating ProgramsOur waterfront facility offers over 50 instructional classes for all age groups and ability levels. Lessons are offered for youth and adults ages six years and up. Younger children may accompany adults for parent/child sailing programs. Please refer to website for times.

Youth Sailing (Ages 6-17) Monday-Friday, 9:30am-NoonTuesday & Thursday, 1:30-4pm Youth Sailing lessons are the heart of our boating program. Lessons are designed for both beginners, who learn basic skills in Flying Scots in groups of 2-4 students with an instructor, and intermediates who will learn more advanced skills in Flying Scots, and always have an instructor in the boat with them. Students will be grouped by ability at the beginning of each class. Non-member Fee: $45/class Member Fee: $30/class

Parent-Child Sailing Lessons Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm *Note, time changes in August to 5-7pm Saturdays, 9:30am-NoonOne parent and one child sailing lesson in a Flying Scot.Non-member Fee: $80/pairMember Fee: $60/pair

Adventure Sailing (Ages 12-18) Monday & Friday 1:30-4pm For intermediate and above skill levels, this class introduces students to the wider world of sailing and produces knowledgeable all-around boaters. Taught in Flying Scots and other boats, classes teach more advanced seamanship and navigation.Non-Member fee: $45/class Member fee: $30/classDiscovery Science and Sailing (Ages 8-14) July 12 through August 30, Fridays 9am-4pmDiscover the exciting and surprising connections between sailing and marine science. Start the morning in the boathouse, on the beach or in rowboats, and end the day on the water sailing with U.S. Sailing trained instructors. Non-member fee: $90Member fee: $75420 Sailing (Ages 12-18 )Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30-4pmThis class uses the double-handed high-performance and versatile 420 sailboat to teach advanced sailing and racing techniques. Students in this class should be at an intermediate skill level. Non-Member fee: $45/class Member fee: $30/class

Adult Sailing and Boating ProgramsAdult Sailing Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm *Note, time changes in August to 5-7pm Saturday 9:30am-NoonThis class is designed for beginners and intermediates. Evening lessons are a great way to enjoy twilight on the Bay! Non-Member fee: $55/class Member fee: $35/classCatboat Sailing Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:30am-NoonLearn to sail in a classic Cape Cod Catboat designed for shallow waters. Non-Member fee: $55/class Member fee: $35/classSunset Sailing Monday-Friday, 5-7pmRelax in a classic Cape Cod catboat while enjoying a serene sunset sailing lesson. Pack a picnic. Non-Member fee: $65/person Member fee: $45/personRecreational Sailing Flotilla • July 14, 10am-3pm • September 14, 11am-4pm• August 11, 10am-3pm If you have passed a skills test with PBCB, you may skipper a Flying Scot, Catboat, 420 or Sunfish. The cost covers your boat. Bring up to 4 guests. A day of beach games, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and relaxing on a remote beach. Pack a picnic! Member fee: $40 per person

MARINE EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPThe preservation of Pleasant Bay’s amazing natural habitats and spectacular beauty requires more engaged stewards. PBCB uses sailing to teach STEM principles and offers additional marine education and environmental stewardship programs. Our programs foster an appreciation for nature and respect for our environment, inspiring stewardship of the Bay.

Adults and YouthBirding Pleasant Bay June 25 through Sept 7 (No trip: 7/9, 8/6, 9/3)Tuesday or Saturday, 8am-Noon All birders welcome for an unforgettable day on the marshes and outer beach discovering the diversity of bird life and natural history of Cape Cod. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Limit: 20Non-member fee: $50Member fee: $40

Outer Beach Explorations June 26 through Aug 31 (No trip: 7/3 or 7/6) Wednesday, 9am-NoonSaturday, 1:30-4:30pmEnjoy a three-hour trip to Nauset Beach. Choose a guided exploration or private beach time with family. Walk, rest, meditate or explore. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Non-member fee: $45Member fee: $35

Muddy Creek Kayak Tours • July 12, 10:30am • August 15, 2:30pm• July 17, 3pm • August 19, 5pm• August 1, 2pm • August 29, 1pm• August 9, 9am • September 3, 5pmExplore the newly restored Muddy Creek by kayak and experience the lost wilderness of Cape Cod. A trip to remember! Times vary due to tides.Non-member fee: $55Member fee: $35

Gray Seal Explorations • July 10, 2-4pm • August 23, 1-3pm• August 1, 9-11am • September 1, 10am-NoonObserve hundreds of Gray Seals at close range as they haul-out on sandbars. Recognize injuries from sharks, gear entanglement, and learn how seals fit into the complex local ecosystem. Bring your camera! Times vary due to tides. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Non-member fee: $45Member fee: $35

Youth ProgramsMuddy Creek Water Scientists (Ages 10-15)• July 11, 9am-Noon • August 14, 1:30-4:30pm• July 16, 1:30-4:30pm • August 28, 11am-2pm• July 31, 2-5pm Explore a newly restored creek in canoes! Use professional equipment! This class is for young scientists who like wet feet and want an unforgettable experience! Times vary due to tides.Non-member fee: $40Member fee: $35The Marine Life of Pleasant Bay (Ages 8-16)Tuesdays, July 2 through August 2, Noon-3pm (No trips: 7/23 or 8/6)Explore an amazingly rich marine ecosystem with real Oceanographers. A fun, hands-on, wet learning experience.Non-member fee: $50Member fee: $40Discovery Science & Sailing (Ages 8-14)Fridays, July 12 through August 30, 9am-4pmDiscover the exciting and surprising connections between sailing and marine science. Start the morning in the boathouse, on the beach or in rowboats and end the day on the water, sailing with U.S. Sailing trained instructors.Non-member fee: $90Member fee: $75Fins, Whiskers and Claws (Ages 8-14)Monday through Friday – July 22 through July 26 & August 5 through August 9, 9am-4pmBe a marine biologist for five days! Join Center for Coastal Studies scientists to study seals, fish, eel grass nurseries and the dynamic islands of the Pleasant Bay ecosystem. Classroom, lab time, boat-based investigations, beach surveys.Non-member fee: $500 per weekMember fee: $450 per week

Adult Programs 2019 Friday Speaker Series at Hillside Center April through December, 4:30-6pmOur 2nd Annual Friday Speaker Series brings relevant research presentations related to ocean sciences from Cape Cod professionals. Enjoy a casual afternoon with front-seat access to speakers as they explain local climate change impacts, kelp aquaculture, green energy, local marine ecosystems, whale protection efforts, deep sea exploration with WHOI and more. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments served. Free and open to the Public. Donations appreciated!

Friday, April 26Growing Commercial Sugar Kelp in Nantucket Sound: Idea to Reality Carl Douglass, Richard Curtiss, Jamie Bassett, Co-Founders & Owners, Chatham Kelp, LLC

Friday, June 7Swirling Currents: The Story Behind the Headlines, Coastal QuandariesSandy McFarlane, Marine Biologist, Former Orleans Resource Manager, Author

Friday, July 12The Gray Curtain: Impacts of Seals, Sharks, and Commercial Fishing on the Northeast Coast Peter Trull, Curriculum Director, Pleasant Bay Community Boating

Friday, August 9Mission to Save the Right Whale: Technology to Reduce Harm to Marine Mammals Richard Reils & Kevin Rand, Founder & Technical Development, SMELTS – Sea Mammal Education Learning Technology Society

Friday, September 6Earth’s Last Frontier: Accessing the Deep Sea with RobotsAndy Bowen, Director, National Deep Submergence Facility, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Friday, October 11Beneath the Surface: Fish and HumanityJohn Pappalardo, Executive Director – Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance

Friday, October 25Cape Cod: A Front Row Seat for Climate Change ImpactsRichard Delaney, CEO Center for Coastal Studies

Friday, November 8A New Cape Cod Program to Save Energy, Money, and the Earth Maggie Downey, Compact Administrator, Cape Light Compact

Friday, December 6Sustaining Pleasant BayMon Cochran, PhD. President, Friends of Pleasant Bay

Explore and sign up for our boating, marine education, environmental stewardship, seminar series programs and social activities at: www.pbcb.cc.

OTHER PROGRAMS Residential Membership ProgramPBCB offers summer visitors the opportunity to stay at one of our waterfront cottages, participate in our programs and activities, take lessons and use our boats during their visit.

Universal Access ProgrammingMany disabled residents and visitors enjoy the wonders of being on the water, but opportunities to do so are scarce – PBCB offers programs that accommodate everyone.• Blind and Vision-Impaired Sailing and Paddling• Veterans Sailing and Paddling• Special Olympics Sailing• Senior Sailing• Adaptive Sailing and Paddling (coming soon)

Blind & Vision-Impaired Sailing Tuesdays in July, 5:30-7:30pm Tuesdays in August, 5-7pm Instructors and sighted guides provide sailing instruction to BVI students, who will quickly progress from sailboat embarkation to tacking and jibing skills, to racing. Free of charge.

Sailing for Veterans Wednesdays in July, 5:30-7:30pm Wednesdays in August, 5-7pm Sailing for Veterans: it’s technical, requires teamwork, and invigorates! Join a group of veterans of wars from Vietnam to Afghanistan who sail together on Pleasant Bay. Classes help students gain mastery of wind and water while building teamwork and comradery. Students must be ambulatory. Free of charge.

Cape Abilities SailingWednesdays in July & August, 1:30-4pm Offered to students with cognitive disabilities. These young people will participate in sailing instruction and activities and may compete in regional Special Olympics regattas. Free of charge.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Thanks to our generous donors, financial aid is available. Applications are available at pbcb.cc or by contacting Abby Field at abby@pbcb.cc

PBCB WORKING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY YEAR ROUNDPBCB offers universal access programs that develop leadership, self-confidence, and teamwork skills. Affordable, accessible marine-related programs are extremely limited in our communities. PBCB fills this need and removes the barriers to participation.• First Sail Program for Brewster, Chatham, Eastham,

Harwich and Orleans 3rd Graders• Monomoy Regional High School Sailing Team• Monomoy Community Services• Cape Abilities Sailing & Paddling• Blind and Visually-Impaired Sailing & Paddling• Individual Scholarships • Council on Aging: Brewster, Chatham, Harwich and

Orleans• Orleans Pond Coalition Celebrate Our Waters Festival

GET INVOLVEDPBCB is dependent upon the generosity of volunteers, local businesses, and donors – people like you – to keep fees affordable, grow programs, serve the community, and fulfill our mission. There are so many ways to get involved – we hope you’ll find something that suits your interests and philanthropic goals, and enriches your life.

VOLUNTEERVolunteer opportunities include: fleet and facility maintenance, marketing, event planning, program assistance, universal access assistance, fundraising, IT and administrative work.

PLEASE DONATEYour gift gives children, adults, families, and people with disabilities access to the Bay and programming that ranges from skill-building classes and recreational activities to marine education and environmental stewardship. Our adaptive and Community Outreach programs are free to participants. PBCB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – we rely on donations to: • Keep membership and program fees affordable• Offset the costs of community outreach, scholarship

programs, and universal access programs • Continue to maintain and expand current

programming for the ever-increasing need from the community

• Support participants who could not otherwise afford to pay, even with our modest fees for our sailing and marine education programs

PLEASE DONATE TO PBCB TODAY – All gifts of ALL SIZES are greatly appreciated –

THANK YOU!

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPPBCB is now offering a full slate of Business Sponsorship levels that include special opportunities for you, your employees, families and clients to participate in the entire PBCB experience. Please consider a donation or business sponsorship today. Sponsorship will increase your company’s exposure on Cape Cod while helping us meet our expanded goals. We believe that partnering with us is a “win-win” investment! For more information about PBCB and details about benefits please contact PBCB by visiting our website at www.pbcb.cc or stop by our office.

Questions about memberships, volunteering, donating, or sponsorships? Please contact Abby Field, Development Coordinator, at abby@pbcb.cc or 508-945-7245 or

Summer SeasonJune 24 – August 31

Office hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-FridayWaterfront hours: 9:30am-7:30pm, seven days

Fall/Winter/Spring SeasonsSeptember 2 – October 1

Office hours: 9am-3pm, Monday-FridayWaterfront hours: 1-4pm, Saturday & Sunday

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information, news and events at www.pbcb.cc

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Mailing Address:P.O. Box 21

North Chatham, MA 02650(508) 945-7245 (SAIL)

info@pbcb.cc / www.pbcb.cc

PBCB is located at 2287 Route 28, Harwich, MA on the Pleasant Bay waterfront where

the towns of Harwich, Brewster and Orleans, meet on the east coast of Cape Cod.

Peasant Bay Community Boating is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible

as allowed by law.

This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is

licensed by the local Board of Health.

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