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About Regatta Point

 

Mission Statement:

Regatta Point Community Sailing is a non-profit charitable organization that teaches responsible boating and promotes environmental awareness. This membership based organization's goal is to provide a safe, diverse, accessible and affordable learning environment for the general public and, especially, for the youth of Central Massachusetts. This goal is accomplished by utilizing the power of volunteerism and fostering a community spirit that instills independence, confidence and enhances the quality of life.      

In keeping with our motto “Sailing for All!" RPCS prices it programs to ensure that the greatest number of people can participate. We apply for and secure grants to keep our children’s program affordable.

History:

 

In the late 50s, the then Department of Environmental Management contacted Community Boating of Boston (CBI) for help establishing a community boating organization in the Worcester Area. The then assistant manager of CBI, Al Fearn provided plans that he drew up in college for what would later become the John F. Kennedy Boat House on Lake Quinsigamond. In July 1, 1960, Community Sailing of Worcester opened its doors with Allen Fearn as the Manager. It began by teaching children aged 12 and up to how to sail. A month later, the Adult Program was up and running.

1960 – 1963, the program was run under the guidance and funding of the Community Boating of Boston's board of directors. In the spring of 1963, Regatta Point Community Sailing, Inc. (RPCS) the non-profit Corporation was born. Al Fearn was named the Manager.

1963- 1999, Al Fearn was the Manager of Regatta Point Community Sailing, Inc. During his time, we educated thousands of kids and adults alike. Many of these people still keep in contact with RPCS and have gone on to be lifelong sailors. Al saw the changing of the fleet of sailboats from the original Rebels to the DaySailor and finally to the modern White 14s. During his tenure as manager, no child with swimming ability was ever turned away from the program; A tradition that still continues to this day.

1998, after 39 years in service, the state legislature under the guidance of Representative Ron Gauch approved funds for remodeling the building. At the dedication ceremony, it was unveiled that the boathouse would be named after Allen E. Fearn, the man who gave so much to the Greater Worcester Community.

1999 – Gordon Battye was the executive director of Regatta Point Community Sailing.
2000 –2001 Michael Aghajanian was the Executive Director. He brought enthusiasm and inspired children to sail.
2002 – present, John Mullaney is the Executive Director. His is directly credited with bring safety, fun, and learning as a concept to RPCS. Also, John updated the program to help ensure it will be serving the Greater Worcester Area for years to come.
2010 – Regatta Point Community Sailing, Inc. celebrated 50 years of teaching sailing to the Great Worcester Community.

 

 

 
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