December 1st, 2016|
We have set a goal to launch on April 1 and go sailing in Fall of 2017! This is a motivating wake-up call on what needs to be done and how to refine the project management plan to meet our goals. It is clear we must work on many fronts at once, keeping the flow
July 1st, 2016|
What a party! Our Annual Gala was wildly successful, not just because we sold out and raised more money than ever ($72k net). The energy was also fantastic with everyone having a great time together enjoying great food, thanks to Johnny Scopazzi, and Davey Jones. The music was the best with the Bobbi Nikles trio
July 1st, 2016|
This year's Gala theme is "Celebrating the Whiskey Plank" and we'd like to honor our donors at the plank level and higher with a plank painted in their honor. Local artist Victoria Colella will be organizing a group of other artists to specially paint the donors name on a plank to be viewed at the Gala.
July 1st, 2016|
One day in the late 2014, Jamie Meves happened to pass the big white tent and decided to stop in to investigate; motivated by his interest in woodworking and sailing and wanted to help. When Jamie explained his background in winemaking, Chris Burke said, "winemaking has to do with barrels, barrels have bungs and we
July 1st, 2016|
Our first few Voyage Seawards have been a great success! We have been working closely with Camp Sea Lab, a nonprofit based out of Monterey, to run programming from San Francisco to Monterey. Our programs with them have been so successful, that this year they added a 4th sail with us! We are happy to
May 1st, 2016|
Students from Willow Creek in Sausalito visited Matthew Turner again to learn about angles and area measurements, comparing the protractors that our engineers use vs the ones they use in classroom, knots and the importance of port and starboard terminology. Our partnerships with schools like Willow Creek ensure that students are able to learn during
May 1st, 2016|
Progress continues on the construction efforts of Matthew Turner! Shipwright Richard O'Keefe's team has been busy on deck adding the bulwark and cap rail and the planking teams are averaging and impressive 6 planks each week in preparation for our Whiskey Plank Celebration June 18th at 6 pm. The recent surge in production around the
March 1st, 2016|
It has been a busy, but great month on the Schooner Seaward in Mexico. After being anchored outside of La Paz, they were off again for the annual Carlton College charter. This was Carlton College's 7th Mexico charter on Seaward! The trip went from La Paz to Espirto Santo where they snorkeled with Sea Lions,
March 1st, 2016|
Jon "Rebel" Allen worked as a general contractor, doing re-models and repairs in Marin and San Francisco. Back in the late 50's he had an apartment with with his long-time friend, and Matthew Turner volunteer Chas Denicke. Jon has done a fair bit of sailing including crewing on Hugh Jack's 45' Seafarer yawl. He quiped,
March 1st, 2016|
Thanks to our generous donors, dedicated volunteers and crew, construction on Matthew Turner is full speed ahead. The planking is half way completed and we are close to installing two full strakes per week. Our Goal is to set the last plank (whisky plank) at our Annual Gala June 18. Last week we fitted the
