Bayfront Maritime Center - EASE (Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience)
EASE provides maritime opportunities for individuals with mental and physical challenges. Specially designed sailboats, called Hansa Dinghies, provide a safe, effective platform for sailors to enjoy barrier-free sailing. A team of highly-skilled volunteers, mainly teachers, volunteer their time to create a nurturing, empowering experience.
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Physical Address
40 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16507
Hours
Meets for 9 consecutive Fridays beginning in late June and running until the 2nd week in August. Sailing begins at 9:00am with 8 back to back one-hour sessions.
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Application process
Call for more information, or visit website.
Fee
Participants pay $100 for a 4-week session (please note fees have not increased in over 9 years). They are provided a one on one sailing lesson with an experienced instructor.
Eligibility
EASE draws participants from the entire region of PA and surrounding areas.
Service area
PA
Agency info
Bayfront Maritime Center
Designs and implement hands-on, maritime themed, educational, vocational and recreational activities for the community in a universally accessible waterfront facility.