August 25th, 2026|
We are only 40 days away from our signature fall event - the Call of the Sea Gala - at the St. Francis Yacht Club on Saturday, October 3. Get Your Tickets Today 40 days is fast! In fact, Galilee, the brigantine that inspired our iconic tall ship, Matthew Turner, made a record-setting round trip from San Francisco to Tahiti
August 24th, 2026|
A Week of Sailing, Observing Wildlife, and Outdoor Adventure What a summer it has been! Call of the Sea hosted 5 weeks of Summer Camp, where our campers spent their days outside, exploring the local environment, learning on the water, and building connections with the incredible wildlife and natural spaces right in their own
August 19th, 2026|
Stepping on board Matthew Turner is a bit like stepping back in time. She is a modern day wooden tall ship inspired by the brigantine Galilee built in 1891 by one of the most prolific West coast ship builders—Matthew Turner of course! Ships like these were ubiquitous in the late 1800s, filling the docks along the Embarcadero and bringing cargo
August 13th, 2026|
This could be you...August 26-29, sailing on the ocean aboard a traditionally rigged wooden sailing ship! Our sailing grounds are the San Francisco Bay and anchorages in the Gulf of the Farallones, such as Drakes Bay and Half Moon Bay. Anchor in scenic harbors Learn about tall ship sailing Observe marine life in person
August 5th, 2026|
Looking for new ways to bring learning beyond the classroom? Join Call of the Sea and SF Children & Nature for the Nature Resource Fair, a free event designed to connect educators with outdoor education providers from across the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, appetizers, and child-friendly activities. Meet representatives from more
August 4th, 2026|
Ways to Give to Call of the Sea If you would like to schedule a confidential discussion with us about any of these possibilities, please contact Paul Carroll, Director of Advancement, at paul@callofthesea.org for any questions or to facilitate your support. You can also reach us at advancement@callofthesea.org Simply Donate
July 28th, 2026|
Support, Opportunities, and Rapport Call of the Sea greatly enjoyed having the SOAR Foster Youth Leadership Summit aboard for an afternoon educational sail aboard Matthew Turner on July 23. The sail schedule consisted of a seamanship portion, where the foster youth
July 22nd, 2026|
14 hearing-impaired students, along with teachers and interpreters, came on board the Matthew Turner for a 4-day sailing adventure. The voyage was an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. Each day was filled with breathtaking coastlines, iconic views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, and incredible wildlife sightings. Students and chaperones were thrilled
July 16th, 2026|
There are very few places left on this earth where one can be disconnected from modern technologies and be completely absorbed by the natural world. With no need for clocks, you rise when the sun comes up and sleep when it sets each day. The moon rises and sets every night and the darkened sky reveals
July 3rd, 2026|
Happy Independence Day! Wishing a happy 4th of July at all, however you spend the day. Call of the Sea will be sailing on brigantine Matthew Turner from 3:30-6:00 pm. Tickets available here We will also be going out to catch the Fireworks show on the Golden Gate Bridge and in Sausalito,
