Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: We warmly welcome beginners and encourage anyone new to the water or the sport to come aboard and join the adventure!

Embark on a 1.5-hour sailing adventure aboard our Marshall 22' Catboat, designed for accessibility, comfort, and education. Featuring wheelchair access, a Hoyer lift, and 5-point harness seats offering trunk support, participants of all abilities can safely enjoy the thrill of sailing on the open water.

Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: We warmly welcome beginners and encourage anyone new to the water or the sport to come aboard and join the adventure!

Embark on a 1.5-hour sailing adventure aboard our Marshall 22' Catboat, designed for accessibility, comfort, and education. Featuring wheelchair access, a Hoyer lift, and 5-point harness seats offering trunk support, participants of all abilities can safely enjoy the thrill of sailing on the open water.

Ages: 15 – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: None

This program provides a supportive environment for kayakers ages 15+ and their caregivers or families (if needed or desired) to experience the peacefulness of Duxbury Bay while learning the fundamentals of paddlesports. Past participants have had developmental disabilities, Autism, or some mobility challenges. With an instructor-to-student ratio of 1:3 students must be able to transfer into a kayak on a dock with minimal support. Students must possess adequate trunk support and be comfortable paddling independently or in a double kayak with a caregiver. DBMS is committed to providing access to paddlesports for all, so new this spring, we have more adaptive equipment including lighter paddles, supportive seating adjustments, and a kayak launcher. To inquire about specific equipment or if this program is a good fit, contact peter@dbms.org.

Ages: 18 – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: Active or Former U.S. Service Members. Must have previous rowing experience or completed one session of Indoor Veterans Rowing

Are you a veteran with rowing experience or looking to get back on the water? Join us on Duxbury Bay this spring for a hands-on rowing lesson designed to refine your technique and build confidence on the water. Through a mix of guided instruction and practical rowing sessions, participants will focus on stroke mechanics, boat handling, safety protocols, and teamwork. Whether you're looking to row recreationally or competitively, this lesson will help you strengthen your skills and enjoy time on the water with fellow veterans.

Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: None

This program provides a supportive environment for individuals ages 15+ with disabilities to learn to row indoors. Classes will involve team-building, stretching, learning the basics of rowing on an erg machine, and progressing to utilizing our indoor rowing tanks. Students must be able to maintain core stability in a seated position and move independently on a rowing machine. This course is intended to be a continuation of our adaptive paddlesports community, but is open to new participants as well. Past participants of adaptive paddlesports have had developmental disabilities, TBIs, Down Syndrome, limb differences, Autism, and mobility challenges. Supportive erg seats and hand supports are available. 

Ages: 18 – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: None

It is our mission to preserve access to the bay for you to enjoy. We're thrilled to extend a special invitation for cost free boat rides on our beautiful bay. Gather your group and Schedule your preferred time to join us and create unforgettable memories surrounded by the beauty of nature, weather, and wildlife. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the serenity of our bay firsthand. See you this summer!