Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
The BCMS mission is to Develop and implement unique experiential, maritime themed educational, vocational and recreational opportunities for the community in a universally accessible waterfront facility.
Our students are encouraged to dive into a hands-on learning experience in our challenging and engaging local maritime environment.
Latest News & Events
8/16/10 BCMS Welcomes New AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer
The Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies welcomes Sam Rigotti as its new AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer. Sam is a 2010 graduate of Allegheny College, with a degree in Environmental Studies, and will be serving at BCMS through July 2011.
8/16/10 Free Cardboard Boat Construction Class
A free workshop will be held at BCMS on Tuesday, August 17th from 7:00-8:30pm on building a cardboard boat for the upcoming Cardboard Boat Regatta. The class will cover materials, construction methods, tips, and techniques.
8/7/10 Congresswoman Dahlkemper Visits Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience
Congresswoman Dahlkemper visited the Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience, EASE , program on Friday, meeting with volunteers and participants, expressing her support for Pennsylvania's only adaptive sailing program.
8/1/10 Shriners Hospitals for Children Sail
On Saturday July 31st, a dozen Shriners Hospitals for Children kids sailed on Presque Isle Bay in the EASE Program, one of the many hands-on maritime programs BCMS brings to the Erie Community.
Boatbuilding and so much MORE!
Nothing compares to your first ride on a boat, especially when that first ride is on a boat that you built yourself!
