BMC’s Mission:
To design and implement engaging, hands-on, maritime-themed educational, vocational and recreational opportunities for the community in a universally accessible waterfront facility.
COMMUNITY BUILDING WITH
BMC’s 12th Annual Ales for Sails Returns!
Raise your glasses and set sail for an unforgettable evening! The Bayfront Maritime Center (BMC) is thrilled to announce the return of the 12th Annual Ales for Sails event on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Join us at BMC’s boatshop for a night of craft beer, live music, and community spirit, all in support of our mission to provide engaging, hands-on, maritime-themed educational opportunities for the Erie community!
Tickets are $60 and include all the evening’s offerings. Given the event’s popularity and history of selling out, we encourage you to secure your tickets early. Join us for a memorable night to support a great cause!
Erie Community Boating
Introduction to Sail
This class is designed to introduce students to the concepts and experience of sailing. Each program session takes place over two weeks and includes two (2) classes and two (2) on-the-water practical’s with an instructor.
You can sign up for the Weekday/Evening Class or Weekend Class based on your schedule.
Click below for more information or to register!
JOIN BMC’S CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH THE
Gunboat Schooner Porcupine
The Schooner Porcupine will serve as an environmental science lab and research vessel, accommodating a traditional classroom of students on and below deck for discovery trips in Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. This hands-on style of learning fosters the growth of critical thinking and problem solving skills and this spark can ignite a new interest in learning and careers.