Bayfront Maritime Center

09/27/2026

📬 BMC's September Newsletter is here!

We’re excited to make our newsletter a monthly way to keep you in the loop with everything happening at BMC.

In this month’s edition, you’ll find updates on BMC’s exciting $100,000 grant award, upcoming field trip opportunities, after-school programs, and more!

🔗 Click the link below to read the full September newsletter.

My first six months at Bayfront Maritime Center have been filled with joy, connection, and meaningful community impact. I’m proud of the progress we’re making—not only in engaging our community, but also in moving long-overdue projects toward funding and completion, creating a stronger financi...

09/26/2026

Our director recently attended and spoke at the Erie Community Foundation's celebration of Erie Gives 2026. Our amazing Erie community raised $12.1 million to support nonprofits across the county. We are so grateful for everyone who supported BMC on Erie Gives Day! 💙

09/26/2026

Check out our director and what she had to share about BMC on the Corry Higher Education Council Community Chronicles Radio!🎙️

09/19/2026

Thank you to Erie Insurance for helping keep BMC and Holland Street looking clean and beautiful!🌳

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

🚤 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Become BMC’s Boater Safety Instructor! 🌊

Are you passionate about the water and looking for a meaningful way to give back? We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to step into an exciting new role with the Bayfront Maritime Center!

Having a designated Boater Safety Instructor will allow BMC to expand our youth programming, empower local paddlers, and serve as a trusted safety resource for our entire community.

No prior instructor certification needed! We are simply looking for someone who:

⚓ Loves boating & safety on the water

🗣️ Enjoys teaching and sharing knowledge with others

💡 Is excited to learn, get certified, and make a lasting impact

This is a incredible chance to gain a valuable skill while making our waters safer for everyone.

📩 Interested or want to learn more? Drop us a message or leave a comment below—we'd love to chat!

09/15/2026

One of our very own volunteers here at BMC. Hunter sends most of his Thursdays with our EASE program throughout the summers. Congratulations and good luck Hunter!

We are excited to share that two of our McDowell students have been acknowledged as semifinalists for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program! This designation places them both in the running for the prestigious awards expected to be released in the Spring of 2027. Join us in celebrating Connor Person and Hunter Rudd, who demonstrated their academic excellence on the qualifying test! Incredible work, Trojans👏💙

09/14/2026

Congratulations to Jakob Pandolph on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout!

For his Eagle Scout project, Jakob built a PFD rack for BMC, creating a lasting resource that will support BMC’s programs and help promote water safety for years to come.

Jakob's brother and sister are also Eagle Scouts! What an amazing family legacy of leadership and service.

Congratulations, Jakob! We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished through the Sea Scouts program!⚓

09/12/2026

Races are about to begin!

09/12/2026

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See you down there!