No boat. No storage fees. No \u201csomeday we should try this.\u201d<\/p>\n
There\u2019s something about summer in Erie that makes you want to be on the water more.<\/p>\n
Maybe it\u2019s the sailboats out on Presque Isle Bay. Maybe it\u2019s watching kayakers paddle past while you\u2019re stuck in traffic heading to the beach. Maybe it\u2019s that feeling of \u201cwe live by the water\u2026 we should actually USE it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now you can.<\/p>\n
The Erie Community Boating<\/a> program from the Bayfront Maritime Center is making boating more accessible for Erie families, teens, and adults with a simple membership program that lets you reserve kayaks, canoes, and sailboats \u2014 without owning any of them.<\/p>\n That means no maintenance. No docking fees. No winter storage. No trailer headaches.<\/p>\n You just show up and get on the water.<\/p>\n \u2693 Ready to Try It?<\/p>\n Memberships are available for adults, teens, duos, and families, with options for kayaking\/canoeing, sailing, or both.<\/p>\n Adult memberships start at just $30\/month.<\/p>\n Learn More About Erie Community Boating<\/a><\/p>\n What Is Erie Community Boating?<\/p>\n Erie Community Boating is a monthly membership-based \u201cborrow our boats\u201d program designed to help more people experience recreational boating on Presque Isle Bay.<\/p>\n Members can reserve boats from the Bayfront Maritime Center fleet, including:<\/p>\n The goal is simple: make boating affordable, approachable, and accessible for the Erie community.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re a longtime sailor, someone who used to kayak years ago, or a family looking for a new summer activity, Erie Community Boating is designed to make getting on the water feel easy.<\/p>\n Membership Options for Families, Teens, and Adults<\/p>\n Bayfront Maritime Center offers flexible monthly memberships depending on how you want to get on the water.<\/p>\n Adult Memberships (18+) Once your membership is active, you\u2019ll receive a Member ID and can schedule a skills check and orientation before reserving boats independently.<\/p>\n Sign up now\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n Never Sailed Before? They Have Lessons for That Too.<\/p>\n
Kayak\/Canoe: $30\/month
Sailing: $50\/month
Combined: $60\/monthYouth Memberships (14\u201317)
Kayak\/Canoe: $20\/month
Sailing: $40\/month
Combined: $50\/monthDuo Memberships (2 adults in same household)
Kayak\/Canoe: $45\/month
Sailing: $75\/month
Combined: $95\/monthFamily Memberships (up to 4 household members ages 14+)
Kayak\/Canoe: $65\/month
Sailing: $110\/month
Combined: $150\/month<\/p>\n