Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

★★★★★Zachary and Emily

We hosted our wedding at the CSC this summer and it was an amazing experience! Staff were responsive, communicative throughout planning, very helpful when doing tours with vendors, and made the space accessible to us throughout planning. The views are incredible from the Sailing Center, and while the weather kept us from having our ceremony on the pier, we have no complaints about having the ceremony and reception on the terrace. The space accommodates a lot, the venue is accessible and clean. And we got to come back the next morning to host our wedding guests for a kayak or canoe on the Lake! It was incredible to see the space as our wedding venue and as the Sailing Center, and we're grateful to have booked a venue that offered so much!

★★★★★kathy hogan

Our daughter got married at the Community Sailing Center in September and she couldn’t have been happier! The venue sits right on Lake Champlain, and the open-air event space—with its open sides—allowed us to take in the lake and the bonus for us was seeing the stunning sunset over the water after the celebration! Sofia, the onsite event coordinator, was lovely to work with. She worked seamlessly with our Day Of Coordinator and was kind, welcoming, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. On the wedding day, she was calm, flexible, and wonderfully supportive—even with last-minute changes. My daughter appreciated that this is a nonprofit venue with a strong community mission. Celebrating such an important day in a space that reflects those values made it even more meaningful. We recommend the Community Sailing Center to anyone looking for a beautiful spot on the lake with amazing views to celebrate with family and friends!

★★★★★Morgan Austin

The Community Sailing Center was an absolutely perfect place to have our wedding! The vibe was amazing, the view unbeatable, and the space felt both intimate and full of life. Tilly was so helpful and accommodating from start to finish—she was truly a joy to work with. The staff helped quickly transition from an outdoor to indoor ceremony at the last minute due to rain and made what could have been a stressful moment, feel very easy. It was perfect for our tiny wedding (under 30 guests) and I’m sure would be lovely for a bigger one as well! If you’re looking for a Burlington venue that’s beautiful, flexible, and staffed by people who truly care, this is the one.

★★★★★Melissa S

This place is spectacular! This is the second year my son participated in their summer camp. They offer a wide variety of activities for all ages so everyone in the family can find something they enjoy. Their summer camp counselors are kind, supportive, and fun. Their facilities are clean and accessible to all. I highly recommend you to visit and explore their programs!

★★★★★Hannah Dusablon

Few know about this Burlington gem because the building is so new. We were actually the first couple to get married here and we are still thanking our lucky stars we stumbled across it. The Sailing Center is the PERFECT place to have a wedding. The conveniently covered third floor deck protects you from the elements while overlooking gorgeous Lake Champlain and let me tell you, that evening was nothing short of magical :) Warm summer night, a lake breeze... We also had access to their waterfront promenade and dock for the most romantic sunset pictures! The venue deck is very spacious, we comfortably hosted around 80 people and were able to have both the ceremony AND dinner reception all in the same space! See attached pictures ;) It could easily have hosted more people. There was also access to other rooms including a conference room, large classroom and warehouse area which REALLY helped in the preparation process, and, they even let us borrow hanging lights and tables! We honestly felt like we were being treated like royalty. John Nagle was a godsend from beginning to end; he was our contact and so very flexible, so patient. He was very responsive to all our questions and let us visit the deck numerous times to make sure we had everything planned right. He even stayed late our entire wedding to make sure it went without any snafus. We so appreciated his and the rest of the Sailing Center's kindness and only wish we could get married there AGAIN :D! More pros: LARGE elevator. The DJ, food and rental vendors had no problems whatsoever getting what they needed up to the deck. Bathrooms on site, very big and clean! Also there is an attached observation deck included in the venue rental and it's a neat, quiet little place for your guests to get away :) Cons: There is not a parking lot; your guests will have to utilize street parking and that includes paying the meter. There are currently a little over 80 public parking spots just outside the building, first come first serve. Also, there is a chance the Sailing Center will be hosting their kid camps which was not a problem for us - we got married late in the afternoon after the programs had finished - but might be for some. Definitely check in with the Center on what their schedule is that day.