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
2/12/10 San Fransisco Pelican and Wooden Boat Magazine - Whats New at the Bayfront Center
Follow our latest boat builing project and find us in the pages of Wooden Boat magazine!
2/5/10 BCMS Adaptive Sailing Program Receives $2,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant
The donation is part of the CVS Caremark Community Grants commitment to nonprofit organizations throughout the country. BCMS will use the funds towards the purchase a third boat to expand the adaptive sailing program.
2/2/10 Antique Iceboat Sailing Again
A Meade Glider iceboat built in the 1920's was donated to BCMS several years ago. The ice conditions are finally good enough and on Monday, February 1st, it was back on Presque Isle Bay.
1/31/10 Iceboating - See the Videos!
Its been three years since we had great iceboating conditions like we have today in Erie.
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!

