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Sail On: Charlie Zechel Prepares to Bid Farewell to Community Boating
When Charlie Zechel steps down from his role as executive director of Community Boating, Inc., in July, it will mark the end of an era for the nation’s oldest public sailing nonprofit, which he has served for more than a quarter of a century.
Zechel, a New Hampshire native who calls Rhode Island home, had worked in several sailing programs, including some in Newport, R.I., before joining Community Boating, Inc. (CBI) as its adult program director in December of 1997. Less than five years later, he was named the executive director of the largely volunteer-driven organization based on the Charles River Esplanade.
CT poised to lead manufacturing revival amid Trump tariff turmoil, top official says
Even with the recent turmoil, Lavoie said Connecticut manufacturing could serve as a model of modernization and innovation as companies seek to re-shore production. He spoke at an event on Tuesday celebrating collaborations to bring new Connecticut-made products to the market.
FORGE, a nonprofit that helps “hard-tech” entrepreneurs scale up, handed out grant checks to startups at the event, held at Gyre9’s 40,000-square-foot contract manufacturing space in Southbury.
Spring in the City! Boston’s Seasonal Comeback Arrives
With the return of warm weather this past weekend, many seasonal Boston activities and staples are back in action. The Swan Boats in The Public Garden were reopened on Saturday, April 19. Also on April 19, Community Boating, Inc., the oldest public sailing organization, hosted an open house for visitors to learn more about the organization and enjoy complimentary sailing.
Community Boating Holds Open House
Community Boating held an open house for visitors to tour their facility, learn more about the organization and programs offered, and enjoy complimentary sailing on the Charles River.
If you missed this open house, no need to fear, they’re offering another item house May 17.
More fun than a water slide: How to summer in Boston
If you are a fan of boats, the Charles River is a great place to paddle. Bring your own kayak, canoe or paddleboard, or rent one from Community Boating on the Esplanade or Paddle Boston at various locations. Rentals run from roughly $30 to $50 depending on the length of the rental. If you’d rather harness the wind, Community Boating offers sailboat rentals for as little as $99.
This Boston Nonprofit Is The Nation’s Oldest Public Sailing Organization
Community Boating, Inc. (CBI), Boston’s oldest public sailing organization, will host an open house on Saturday, May 17.
Located on the Charles River Esplanade, the boathouse welcomes the public to learn about sailing, paddling, and windsurfing with a chance to get out on the water. The day includes complimentary refreshments, lawn games, and raffles.
How a Mass. startup is using space to transform drug delivery
A Worcester-based biotech startup is testing the limits of its space-grown particles in hopes of delivering better, more consistent treatments for osteoarthritis, cancer and other conditions.
Why it matters: The research conducted by Eascra in recent flights could help lay the groundwork for an advanced manufacturing industry in space, Mari Anne Snow, the company’s cofounder and CEO, tells Axios.
Get out on the water this summer
As the oldest public sailing organization in the United States, this organization is living out its mission of “sailing for all” through their various programs for adults, youth and community members who need special assistance.
It is known for its award-winning adult program that offers public access to watersport for everyone from first-time sailors to national champions. Memberships include instruction, sailing, windsurfing and paddling.
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