Bayfront Maritime Center

10/15/2026

Our Executive Director, Robin Pol Mascharka, recently represented BMC at the Teaching With Small Boats Alliance Conference in Seattle, Washington.

The conference provided valuable opportunities to explore best practices, educational programming, and vocational pathways to support and strengthen the Bayfront Maritime Center and the Erie community!

10/13/2026

A sincere thank you to M-E Construction for generously donating their time and services to complete BMC’s exterior maintenance and door project!

We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, generosity, and commitment to supporting our organization. Thank you for helping keeping BMC looking its best and for being a valued community partner.

10/13/2026

Join us on October 21 to learn more about the Emerging Erie Fund and our work on Porcupine!

Join us for Insider EEF: From Membership to Mission on October 21 at the Bayfront Maritime Center!

This engagement event is an opportunity to learn more about how the Emerging Erie Fund works and the role members play in collective grantmaking. Attendees will also get an inside look at our latest annual grant recipient and learn more about the work their collective giving is helping support.

For more information, visit https://eriecommunityfoundation.org/event/eef-engagement-session/.

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!