Women on the Water is a special event hosted by the Community Boating Center (CBC) in partnership with Shifting Gears from 5:30 - 8:30 PM on Monday, July 13. Throughout the evening, three groups will rotate between three stations to develop skills in these areas: sea kayaking, dinghy sailing, and keelboat sailing. All groups will have the same experiences but in a different order.
Register for Group 1: Current Queens
Register for Group 2: Salty Sirens
Register for Group 3: Sea Sisters
This is the perfect event for both beginner and experienced boaters to enhance their skills and build connections among a safe and supportive group of women.
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When: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Monday, July 13, 2026.
*Paddles are rain or shine, but CBC will cancel them if conditions are unsafe!
Where: Meet at the Community Boating Center at 555 Harris Avenue, Bellingham. There is parking along the fence by the railroad tracks across from the CBC.
Who: This event is about creating a community and removing barriers within the sport of paddling. We want to create an inclusive and empowering environment that allows growth and joy. It is open to women (cis, queer, trans) ages 18+.
Cost: CBC x Shifting Gears programs are based on a tiered pricing system, which allows us to lower barriers for folks involved. Registration is required.
For more information, visit the CBC Wild Women Programming page. Registration can also be done directly on the CBC website.