Participants
2025 Impact Report
This year, we provided life-changing programs
We expanded our Adaptive Program to include sailing, rowing, and kayaking, strengthened our partnership with Crossroads for Kids, and earned recognition from the Massachusetts State Senate for our outstanding Veterans Program.
Positive impact
98% of all participants agree/strongly agree DBMS has had a positive impact on their life.
Adult Rowing
Adult Rowing
Junior Rowing
Junior Sailing
MS & Fishing
Maritime Adventures
Outreach
Paddle Sports
Power Boating
“My son loves getting out on the water. Being with friends, learning to row, and becoming part of a team have all been amazing experiences.”
Participants
Planned Investment
Staff Members
Scholarships Awarded
Demographics
DBMS serves all ages and demographics
“Our daughter loves how empowered she feels sailing on her own on the Bay. It has been amazing watching her confidence grow through the years. She is her happiest when she is with her DBMS family out in the Bay.”
Milestones
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2018
Founding
Thanks to the generosity of the Ellison Foundation and many others
Improvements
Replaced dilapidated bulkheads, constructed new boat basin, acquired additional property.
Residential building
Completion of new residential building and storm water management system.
Completed master plan
New building housing accessible classrooms, her groom, Clifford Hall, administrative and commercial offices, locker room facilities and a large garage.
Rowing center
Demolition of remaining older structure, construction of the DBMS Rowing Center and Powell Marine science Center.