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Gulf of the Farallones Voyage

July 25th, 2024|

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 there for a

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

Opening Day On The Bay April 28, 2024

April 30th, 2024|

Enjoy these photos from a glorious Opening Day on San Francisco Bay!  Call of the Sea's brigantine Matthew Turner had 47 guests aboard for a delightful cruise during the parade and a sail afterwards.    While we don't decorate the ship every time we sail, you can still join us for a community sail most

Welcoming Clipper Stad Amsterdam

March 12th, 2024|

It has been a week but we are still wowed by the Clipper Ship Stad Amsterdam, which entered San Francisco Bay on the morning of March 6th, under calm winds and drizzly skies.  It was not sailing weather, but a nice group of Call of the Sea volunteers and board members joined the crew

Remembering Earl Johnson

February 14th, 2024|

On February 8, 2024, the Rotary Club of Tiburon Sunset granted a $1000 donation to Call of the Sea in memory of former member Earl Johnson, who was a longtime volunteer at Educational Tall Ship, helping build the brigantine Matthew Turner.  The donation was at the recommendation of Bill McNicholas, who attended Call of

Healing Through Camaraderie

February 8th, 2024|

November 2023 Team Building Sail with Wooden Boats For Vets Call of the Sea intern joined the sail to observe this special program for the non profit Vets Boats As a high school marketing intern setting out on this incredible sailing journey, I have a lot to learn

Mike Wing, Marin Volunteer of the Year

January 18th, 2024|

Call of the Sea volunteer Mike Wing named Center for Volunteer Non Profit Leadership's annual Heart of Marin Volunteer of the Year! Mike Wing has been an active volunteer at Call of the Sea since April 2021.  He is an author, scientist, and full-time science classroom high school teacher.  He holds a PhD,

2024 Youth Sailing Progams

January 15th, 2024|

What's new for Summer Camps this year? Two additional week long sessions for ages 8-13 have been added to the schedule, extending the season into mid August Campers will sail on both tall ships, schooner SEAWARD and Brigantine MATTHEW TURNER *except for the July session Check out Summer Camps New this year, Tall