Your gateway to the Charles River is at the Boston University Sailing Pavilion! The Sailing Pavilion is open to the BU community as well as the general public for recreational sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboard use. Scroll down to see what programs we offer.
Learn to Sail classes now enrolling for Fall 2026 here!
If you are a BU student interested in working at the sailing pavilion from April-October, please complete our hiring form.
To access the Sailing Pavilion: use the pedestrian bridge behind the Law School to access the Esplanade. At the bottom of the stairs, continue straight (west), and the pavilion is just before the BU Bridge.
The Pavilion is not accessible via the BU Bridge.
For group kayaking events, please contact BU Outdoor Programs at buop@bu.edu.
We will be open for rentals on Saturday, September 5.
Rentals closed Sept 19, October 4, and October 31 for Sailing Regattas.
Closed October 16-18 for Head of the Charles Regatta.