May 1st, 2026|
Hello South Bay Friends! Join us on May 16, 11:00 am-5:00 pm for a tour of tall ship MATTHEW TURNER. Come for a ship tour, and stay for some music. Mercy and the Heartbeats will be playing at Rock the Dock. Right next to the ship location, from 3:30-6 pm, live music, a food
April 28th, 2026|
Call of the Sea hosted several hundred visitors on April 25, 2026 They came to tour the ship, enjoy live music, engage with educational activities for all ages (but especially youngsters), dine on paella, and revel in the atmosphere provided by a band of Pirates! A big Thank you to
April 16th, 2026|
As Chair of the Board of Directors of Call of the Sea, April always feels like a moment of renewal. The longer days, steady winds, and vibrant activity on the bay signal the return of a season that defines who we are and what we do. Spring is when our programs come fully to life.
April 8th, 2026|
Call of the Sea is starting the sailing season with dedicated volunteer training days. The goal is to familiarize returning and new volunteers with the programs Call of the Sea has to offer, sailing, chores, and other responsibilities. There is so much to learn as a volunteer, so these days
March 19th, 2026|
Did you know that 2026 is International Volunteer year? The United Nations, in recognition of volunteerism as a key driver of sustainable development, is calling on governments, organizations, and communities worldwide to champion volunteerism in all its forms—formal and informal, local and global. Volunteers strengthen societies in times of crisis
March 19th, 2026|
1. Where do you come from, and were you involved with boats there? I grew up back East in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware where some of my best childhood memories were fishing with my dad and canoeing as a Scout. While my classmates were reading Hardy Boys mysteries, I was intrigued by the Horatio
March 5th, 2026|
When faced with an injury or sudden illness in a remote location it is critical to know what to look for and how to respond. This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid class will teach you how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour or more away. It is designed for
February 24th, 2026|
In a recently published book entitled, How the Heck Did They Do That? authors Brad Borkan and David Hirzel studied a group of “Epic Achievers” and identified 11 traits they each have in common. Among these key qualities are: Pursue an audacious goal with the passion of a Quest. Ignore those who say it can’t be done.
February 11th, 2026|
Recently we visited Benicia with Lars Anderson from the Sailing Science Center, who treated us to a tour of the exhibits about Matthew Turner at the Museum of History in Benicia! That's Lars to the left. This historical gem is in a mid 1800's armory building and features early California history. Be sure
January 26th, 2026|
The first few days of 2026 brought epic rainfall combined with King Tides in excess of 7 ft in San Francisco Bay. Thankfully, our ships float! Matthew Turner and Seaward were able to weather the King Tides, stormy winds and rain without incident, and Call of the Sea’s workshop and offices on Liberty Ship Way escaped the flooding. Sorry, we
