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
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
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
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
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,
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
December 29th, 2023|
2024 Winter Maintenance Projects The ship crew at Call of the Sea is focused on preparing our two iconic traditional vessels for educational service to the community in 2024. The sailing season begins on March 15 for Seaward and April 1 for Matthew Turner. MATTHEW TURNER The focus
December 21st, 2023|
“Let us all bring more light and compassion into the world.” – Dacha Avelin December surely is a month for thinking about light and compassion. Its days grow darker until the Solstice – after which we begin to see more light each winter day that follows. We hope for peace and good will. Ancient mariners
December 13th, 2023|
Call of the Sea spent a day at the Exploratorium, exhibiting at an event organized by the NOAA Ocean Education team. The day featured tours of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Okeanos Explorer and presentations targeted towards teachers by ocean educators including Call of the Sea, NOAA Ocean Exploration, the Sailing
November 28th, 2023|
“We have only one earth. Let’s take care of it.” Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and member, Laguna Pueblo Tribe, New Mexico As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November, Secretary Haaland’s words remind us that, for centuries, indigenous people in the Americas lived in harmony with the earth. Here
