BELLINGHAM BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Concerts Afloat: An Evening with Beats on the Bay in Bellingham
Pick a boat from the Community Boating Center fleet and spend a three‑hour evening on the water listening to live performances for a close‑in, community‑focused concert experience.
Concerts Afloat: An Evening with Beats on the Bay in Bellingham.
Beats on the Bay stitches live music and small‑boat culture together on Bellingham Bay: choose a craft from the Community Boating Center fleet, head out to join the Schooner Zodiac, and listen as featured artists like Kate Dinsmore and MaSango play against a waterfront backdrop.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live sets from featured artists
The program brings a rotating lineup of performers—listeners can expect live music from featured artists such as Kate Dinsmore and MaSango for an intimate concert felt from the water.
Float‑in front‑row seats
Participants pick a boat from the CBC fleet and depart to anchor or drift near the Zodiac to listen—this is a close‑up concert experience on the bay rather than a distant shore show.
An evening built around people on the water
Beats on the Bay is organized as a community‑focused evening: the operator emphasizes shared, safe enjoyment on CBC boats alongside other participants.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The event flows like a short, deliberate ritual: arrive at the Community Boating Center, shove off and join the Zodiac on the water, then settle in for a roughly three‑hour set of live music while boats remain in the vicinity of the show.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs three hours in the evening; check the CBC itinerary for the arrival and departure schedule (arrival at 5:00pm; concert begins at 6:00pm; boats off the water by 8:00pm).
Meet at the Community Boating Center at the posted arrival time to select your boat and prepare to depart for the Zodiac at the scheduled departure.
Plan for an evening on the water; bring layered clothing and any personal items you need, and be aware CBC policy prohibits drugs and alcohol before or during the show on CBC boats.
You can board a CBC boat for the floating concert or purchase tickets to be on the deck of the Schooner Zodiac via the Schooner Zodiac site referenced in the event description.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Beats on the Bay?
The event lasts three hours.
Where do I meet for the event?
Arrive at the Community Boating Center at the published 5:00pm arrival time to select your boat and prepare to depart.
Can I drink alcohol on a CBC boat during the concert?
No—absolutely no drugs or alcohol may be consumed before or during the show on CBC boats; intoxicated guests will have reservations canceled with no refund.
What happens if I’m late or a no‑show?
Late arrivals or no‑shows by 6:00pm risk forfeiting the boat to waitlisted participants.
Can I purchase a ticket to be on the Schooner Zodiac instead?
Yes—tickets to be on the deck of the Schooner Zodiac can be purchased through the Schooner Zodiac's floating concerts page.
Who are some performers at Beats on the Bay?
The event features live performers such as Kate Dinsmore and MaSango among others on the rotating lineup.