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January ’25 News & Updates

January 10th, 2025|

From the Executive Director Are you setting goals for the new year?  At Call of the Sea, we are, too.  In 2025 we are planning to get more than 5,000 young people out on the water, and expand our reach beyond Marin to more schools in Sonoma, San Francisco, Contra

Squid Dissection

January 7th, 2025|

Education Manager Sam Martinez visited the science club at Mill Valley Middle School today, bringing the squid and educational materials to support scientific exploration through dissection of squid.  The students were all quite engaged and enthusiastic; there were just a few wrinkled noses.  Kudos to Bella Kazwell for coordinating with the teacher and

Overnight Programs

December 16th, 2024|

Dates are on the calendar for youth, family and adult overnight experiences.  These 4 or 5 day programs focus on developing seamanship skills and immersing the participants in the life of a voyaging sailor.  We also have a 3 day skills building workshop, which is not an overnight program. View youth overnight dates here

December ’24 News & Updates

December 10th, 2024|

From the Executive Director The days are getting shorter and the sunsets are growing more spectacular.   It is a good time to get some work done on your boat before the rainy season sets in.   At Call of the Sea, winter maintenance is in full swing with Seaward’s

Volunteer of the Month Marcy Pattinson

December 9th, 2024|

Meet Volunteer of the Month Marcy Taylor Pattinson I came to San Francisco from the countryside north of Chicago in 1970, so The Bay Area has been home for the majority of my life. Even though Lake Michigan was very near by, I didn’t really sail until about 12 when

Voyage to Gulf of the Farallones

July 25th, 2024|

SOLD OUT Are you intrigued about the life of a sailor?  Do you love traditional sailing ships?  Is the ocean calling you? Join us on brigantine Matthew Turner for a skills building experience for ages 18 and up. Itinerary: Friday August 23:  Board in Sausalito at 8 am, set sail for Drakes Bay, anchor

Belvedere Cove Classic Regatta

July 22nd, 2024|

Belvedere Cove Classic Regatta on brigantine Matthew Turner Saturday August 10, 2024 San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere, CA Youth sailors are invited to board early for training on line handling and sail trim All passengers board and disembark at SFYC Lunch, beverages and snacks included Post regatta party at SFYC with live music,

Summer Camp Fun!

July 9th, 2024|

2024 Summer Camp Season is halfway over.  Campers have learned about sailing and marine science.  They have played games, made art and made new friends! There are still spots available for the early August sessions. Learn More Here

Scholarship Program Impact

May 7th, 2024|

On April 11 a group of 5th graders from the California School for the Deaf in Fremont enjoyed their very first sail on our schooner Seaward.  It was a picture-perfect spring day.  They are signing sailing and sailboat!  Teachers have said these students, as well as public school special ed students, do not often