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Fall Event Auction Preview

October 12th, 2023|

Preview these exciting experiences and artworks available at the event's silent and live auction.   Advance bids are welcome.  Email info@callofthesea.org 4 days at the Sheridan Pines Estate, Las Vegas, for 6  Enjoy this gorgeous Estate with family or friends.  You will stay in the dual

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

October 12th, 2023|

“It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.” —Sonia Sotomayor Helping people gain a deeper understanding of history—especially maritime history—is one of our goals at Call of the Sea. Those who sail with us

Interview with Volunteer Gwen Holst

September 26th, 2023|

Where do you come from, and were you involved with boats there? I am a Bay Area native who returned in 2021 after 9 years in Los Angeles.  Growing up here, my first tall ship was Balclutha, on which I was the Rigger's Mate during my Age of Sail overnight in 7th grade, but

2023 Youth Overnights

September 20th, 2023|

Call of the Sea believes that overnight programs can have the greatest impact on students, not only exposing them to the marine environment, but helping build self confidence when they disconnect from the media and land, learn new skills and and face new challenges by becoming part of the sailing crew.  In 2023 we

Summer Camp is in full swing!

June 29th, 2023|

Schooner Seaward finished 2 weeks of summer camp in June, and is headed to Monterey Bay for 3 one week long youth voyages in partnership with Camp Sea Lab.  Brigantine Matthew Turner will have one week of youth day (with one night sleeping on board) camp July 10-14.  Seaward returns for 2 weeks of

Women Offshore Podcast Interview

June 22nd, 2023|

Captain Rebecca Johnson Captain Heather Richard Photos by Lyon Omohundro Listen to the Podcast In June 20th's Women Offshore Podcast episode, Christine talks with Call of the Sea captains Rebecca Johnson and Heather Richard, sharing their passion and experience of sailing and how they got to be

April 29 Tall Ship Community Celebration

March 17th, 2023|

Don't miss it!  Saturday April 29, 11 AM-2 PM at the Bay Model Visitor Center Join us for an afternoon of fun & education!    Help us raise funds for scholarships for our educational sailing programs! Lots of fun for families and youth of all ages!  Watch the youth pirate choir at

Celebrating Marin City’s Legacy

January 19th, 2023|

80 years of History and Community Written by, Issalina Sowry - Terra Linda His School MarinSel student and Call of the Sea intern In the early 1940’s, Marin City became home to thousands of Black Americans who did important work building warships at Marinship, Sausalito’s waterfront shipyard during the peak of World War

An Interview with Alan Olson

January 18th, 2023|

Alan Olson on Building Tall Ships An Interview by Mo Roddy for Latitude 38's Good Jibes Podcast Alan is the founder of Call of the Sea, and was the Project Director for building brigantine Matthew Turner, logging countless volunteer hours. He built his first boat at age 22, has over 60 years of

Tall Ship Celebration & Fundraiser

January 13th, 2023|

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday April 29, 11 AM-2 PM at the Bay Model Visitors Center Join us for an afternoon of fun & education!    Help us raise funds for scholarships for our educational sailing programs!                •Matthew Turner & Seaward Tours from 12-2