Erie Community Boating (ECB) at BMC

Introduction to Sailing Course

Summer/Fall

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.

On the Water Practical Sail will be scheduled with individuals once registered.

Learn to Sail class

Session 3

First Class Start Options:

Weekday/Evening: Monday, August 12
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Weekend: Saturday, August 17th
9:00am – 11:00am

Class 2 will be the following week on the same day and time as the first class.

On the Water Practical Sail will be scheduled with individuals once registered.

Session 4

First Class Start Options:

Weekday/Evening: Monday, August 26
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Weekend: Saturday, August 31
9:00am – 11:00am

Class 2 will be the following week on the same day and time as the first class.

On the Water Practical Sail will be scheduled with individuals once registered.

Session 5

First Class Start Options:

Weekday/Evening: Monday, Sept. 16
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Weekend: Saturday, Sept. 21
9:00am – 11:00am

Class 2 will be the following week on the same day and time as the first class.

On the Water Practical Sail will be scheduled with individuals once registered.

Introduction to Sailing Course Details:

  • Each class or sail practical is approximately 2 hours.

  • Families are welcome.

  • Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Each week there is a weekday/evening class option that starts on Monday evening or weekend class option that starts on Saturday morning.

  • Program sailing practicals are arranged after signing up for the program.

  • Each Session is $70/person.

The sign-up information and start date is for the first class of each session. Once you register you will receive an email with additional sign-up information for class two and the on the water sail practicals.

Program Sequence:

  1. Class One (2 hours)
  2. Sail Practical One (2 hours)
  3. Class Two (2 hours)
  4. Sail Practical Two (2 hours)

If you are interested in applying for scholarship opportunities or have any questions, please contact us via email: director@bayfrontcenter.org .

Classes are at the Bayfront Maritime Center at 40 Holland St, Erie, PA. (BMC is behind the Blasco Library, but it is a different facility than the Maritime Museum).

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Join Us on the Water!

Community Sailing and Boating (CSB) is a program to reduce barriers and increase access to the waterfront and boating for our entire Erie community. The successful Pilot Program was launched in 2023 funded by the Erie Yacht Club Foundation.

Membership based and volunteer driven, the CSB program will offer lessons and have vessels available for community members to use. Through CSB, we will improve access to Presque Isle Bay and to the activity of boating to serve all members of our community. CSB will work with community partners and supporters to offer membership at different levels based on income and will have scholarships available to reduce barriers to access.

Community Sailing and Boating will be an access point of the Erie Community to get on the water through sail, power and paddle.