Opening of the Bay 2026

Your ticket ($200) supports the Duxbury Bay Maritime School's, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, mission to connect people of all ages, abilities and means to Duxbury Bay. The tax-deductible portion of your ticket ($120) supports these completely free outreach programs:

Scholarships: 100% of qualifying individuals were awarded a total $125,000 in scholarships last year. This covered up to four programs per year or 1 per season.
Adaptive Programs: We've expanded our adaptive programs to include sailing, rowing and kayaking for those with mental or phsyical disabilities. This includes the option of Exposure Days where students who are apprehensive about trying the sport can tour campus, meet staff and familiarize themselves with on-and-off water activities.
Veteran Programs: This year marked the 5th anniversary of our Vetaran's rowing program. This milestone came with a series of extraordinary recognitions from the State Senate, Governor, Executive office of Veteran Services and House of Representatives.
Maritime Adventures: Through partnerships with Crossroads and The Boys and Girls Club, we help students with limited access to waterfront opportunities get out on the bay, build skills, and discover the joy of sailing, rowing, and exploring Duxbury Bay.

Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of our 650+ programs, 2.5 acre campus, 275+ boats, 150+ highly trained staff members, and the extraordinary experience that is Duxbury Bay Maritime School. Your support helps make it all possible. Thank you so much for being part of our community!

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This year Opening of the Bay Weekend will consist of our Dockside Gala on Friday, May 22nd and Community Day, Saturday, May 23rd.

The Dockside Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year with a goal of $280,000, that supports our nonprofit and its outreach programming. The event will begin at 6pm with our VIP party, which includes Board Members, Founders and Event Sponsors over $1,000 and will open to all ticket-holders at 7pm. Dine with us this year! From 7-11pm you will enjoy an open bar, live music, loads of food by The Chef's Table including passed appetizers, a robust sushi bar and raw bar, Montilios wood fired pizza, dessert & more! There will be wonderful ways to contribute to our nonprofit with lively fundraising events. The attire is cocktail!

For your convenience, trolley transportation is available with local pick up directly from your home. The $30 fee for roundtrip transportation is paid directly to the transportation provider and does not support Duxbury Bay Maritime School’s programs or fundraising efforts. To reserve your spot, please email Meagan Peter at meagan@rockstarlimo.net

Community Day is a free event that supports our mission of Access for All. All are welcome to enjoy food trucks (a portion of proceeds support DBMS!), bouncy houses, a dunk tank, kayaking, boat tours, live music, a raffle and other great activities.

Thank you to Long Point Marine for making this day free for all!

Community Day Sponsor

Long Point Marine

Presenting Sponsor

Systems Support

The Leonard Family

The Marston Family

Lead Sponsor

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Bay State Bath

Bayside Marine Corp.

Consider the Lilies

Long Hagan Huff-Harris Law

Hutker Architects

On The Rocks

The Chef's Table

R. Alves Lighting Design

Red Sky Studios

Rockstar Limo

Tito's Vodka

In Memory of Alanna and Joshua

Marjorie and Dan Sullivan

The Clifford Family

The Quigley Family

Bay Sponsor

Boston Backdrops

Christine Hamori Cosmetic Surgery + Skin Spa

eCratchit

Howland Capital

Island Creek Oysters

Shawn Dahlen and Co.

Sargent Child and Family Services

The Boston Beer Company

William F. Borhek Insurance World Insurance Associates, LLC

Adam and Licia Brown

Chuck and Teak Hewitt

Dick and Sheila Morse

Family of Powell Robinson Jr

Hauke Kite-Powell and Arlene Hansen

Jim and Jennifer Febeo

Maria and Robert Woods

Boat Sponsor

Baymark Property Management

Cape Cod 5

Kingston Yacht Club

Little Caesars Pizza

Nielsen Eye Center

South Shore Sotheby's International Realty

System4

Carol and Tony Rando

Cap Kane

Jeff Stracka and Linda Klein

Linn Spalding

Mary and Jerry Steinke

Ned and Janet Lawson

Pat & Britt O'Connell

Patricia Loring

The Jodoin Family

Whitney and Ryan Patton

Pat and Britt O’Connell

Pelligrini Family Dentistry

Anchor Sponsor

Bay Farm Montessori

Chase Canopy

Coastal Heritage Bank

Country Rentals

Empire Wine and Spirits

EXPLORE Pediatric Therapy

French Memories Bakery

Gosling Rum

Jessica Tyler | Compass

Marshall Marine Corp

McGee Toyota

Montilio's Pizza

NFB Design

Object Oriented Search, LLC

Oyster Bay Wines

Phillips Tree & Construction

Rockland Trust Foundation

Standish Capital

Strand Boutique

The Firm Real Estate Group

Veronica's Sweetcakes

Waterfront Realty

Amy and Brian Sack

Ann and Kevin Mullins

Brian and Beth King

Holly and Jimmy Morris

Jennifer and Gil Schipani

Jim Fagan, Auctioneer

Peter and Mary Ellen Lawrence

The Gould Family

The Tice Family

Caroline and Nilton Alves

Buoy Sponsor

Baldwin Burke Interiors

Eastern Ice

HeyBooth

Law Mom

Lineal, Architects + Builders

LuAnn Luke Designs

Plymouth Party Food Truck

Ocean Spray

Saltery

Shenanigans by Contagious Events

Snug Harbor Fish Co.

South Shore Smokehouse Food Truck

Valise Travel Concierge

Whalers Brewery

Vespoli

Save the Date for these 2026 Events at DBMS!

Our Porch Bars typically feature a cash bar, food trucks, live music, and activities for kids.

June 18: our first Porch Bar of the season!
July 19: Giving Day Kick-Off Porch Bar
August 16: DBMS Summer Sailing Regatta and Awards Night Porch Bar including meet-ups with DBMS Alumni and Duxbury Newcomers & Neighbors Club
August 27: Advocate Council and Lifetime Founder Thank You Party. There's still time to give and attend!
- *Adovcate Council: those who have donated $1,997 or more this or last fiscal year.
- *Lifetime Founders: those who have donated over $25,000 in their lifetime.

We look forward to seeing you!

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