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: – 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: 55 – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: Students must be able to transfer into a kayak on a dock with minimal support and have adequate trunk control. They should also be comfortable paddling independently or in a double kayak with a caregiver.

This program provides a supportive environment for kayakers ages 50+ 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 included individuals with mobility challenges or those that lack access to the water. 

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

Prerequisites: Students must be able to transfer into a kayak on a dock with minimal support and have adequate trunk control. They should also be comfortable paddling independently or in a double kayak with a caregiver.

Adaptive Kayaking Program

Ages: 6 – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: None

Come join the DBMS community for a free guided kayaking excursion and picnic on the DBMS lawn. Instructors will get you geared up with kayaks, then set out on the water from 10:30 to 11:30. Then, families and participants are welcome to stay and have a picnic from home on the lawn.

Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: None

We welcome all service members—past and present—to enjoy a memorable day on the water. Whether you choose to sail, take a powerboat cruise, paddle, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery, there’s something for everyone.

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 veterans rowing participant or just a vet with rowing experience, join us on Duxbury Bay this fall. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, students will learn rowing technique, boat handling, safety protocols, and teamwork. This indoor course will meet you where you are at by leveraging our state of the art facility, rowing machine and indoor tanks, By the end of this course, students will have developed a solid foundation in rowing and will be prepared to continue their journey in the sport, whether recreationally or competitively. 

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: 18 – years old as of August 31, 2025

Prerequisites: None

Tony Kelso Duxbury Senior Center and DHRS