How It All Began

BMC began operating in May 1998 and have worked with over 19,000 area youth and adults to create positive learning experiences through sailing, building boats, studying navigation, and having fun on beautiful Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie.

Company Founded

1998

It began with a dream, years of dedication and hard work, and the rest is history.

Governor's Award

2001

2001 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Education for Environmental Rediscoveries Program.

Moved to Our New Facility

2003

Thanks to the State of Pennsylvania for funding our modern, state-of-the-art building located near Lake Erie on Presque Isle Bay.

Making a Difference Award

2012

BMC’s Amy and Rich Eisenberg won the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcaster’s 2012 Lew and Janet Klein Making a Difference Award.

U.S. Sailing Robie Pierce Trophy

2018

BMC EASE Program and Program Directors Kathy and Bren Lindell honored with U.S. Sailing Robie Pierce Trophy recognizing outstanding Adaptive Sailing Program and Contribution to Public Access to Sailing for those with Disabilities.

COVID-19 Pandemic

2020

COVID-19 Pandemic caused a disruption of all BMC programs

Retirement and New Director

2024

February 2024 Retirement of Founder and BMC Director Rich Eisenberg. Appointment of Captain Christopher Cusson as next Director of BMC.

Our Past Programs

All of these programs were extremely successful and well received. While they are not currently running, we could restart them again at any time with the proper interest and funding. If you want to get one of these programs running again or have any questions about them, please to reach out to us.

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BMC - Maritime Simulator Training

Maritime Simulator Training

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Racing Ballerina, our Tartan 27

De Caryl Sailing School

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Project Voyage

Project Voyage

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Community Rowing

Community Rowing

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Veterans at EASE

Veterans at EASE

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Shipwreck Science

Shipwreck Science

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BAEP

Bayfront Alternative Education Program

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Proud fisherman

Bayfront Summer Program