October 20th, 2020|
What is the Aloft Seamanship program? A four hour course in the art, & skill of sailing and navigating a ship, for all ages and genders. Seamanship builds teamwork and boosts self confidence by facing fears with the support of fellow crew members. Special dates available for Girls and young women, ages 12-24
October 1st, 2020|
Tall Ship Photography Sail October 8, 9 AM-Noon Matthew Turner and Freda B are partnering to offer an event dedicated to capturing the beauty of traditional ships. We invite you to join us for the 3 hour sail offering the opportunity to focus your lens on these ships from and inspired by the
September 11th, 2020|
Our life is closed, our life begins, The long, long anchorage we leave, The ship is clear at last, she leaps! She swiftly courses from the shore, Joy, shipmate, joy. Walt Whitman, 1886 Believe it or not, despite the dense smoky air that surrounds the Bay Area, tall ships from around the world
September 9th, 2020|
Sunday September 13th, 2020 Matthew Turner will turn her bow towards the Pacific, sailing to Pt. Bonita for the first time! We have sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge before, always a delight for passengers and crew, but have yet to voyage to the historic lighthouse at Pt Bonita, a shy 3 miles past
August 28th, 2020|
Oh, we've seen fire and we've seen rain. We've been docked for days that we thought would never end. We've seen lonely times when we could not be with friends, but we always know we’d see you sailing, Matthew, one more time again. With apologies to James Taylor, the last chorus of “Fire and
July 9th, 2020|
Jessica Bucklin will take the helm of Seaward on July 13 as Captain for a 3 week session of Call of the Sea's Young Salts Adventure Camp. She started on Seaward as Mate in the spring of 2019 and has sailed her around San Francisco Bay and along the California Coast for educational sails.
June 24th, 2020|
“The sea has known so many races, and bears testimony to none.” The Wind is Free, 1949, by Frank Wrightman (1896-1970) (b. South Africa) For centuries, much has been written about this distinctive attribute of the Sea: all those who sail upon it face the same elements: shifting winds, waves, tides, storms, and hidden shoals. For
June 16th, 2020|
“I promise I will save you When you cannot stay afloat And if your tears can fill an ocean Then for you I will be a boat.” E. H. (circa 2012) These words were written by Erin Hanson, Australian poet, whose birthday is June 22. She will be 25 years old. Also on
November 30th, 2019|
At Call of the Sea we’ve been working hard to deliver on our mission of providing on-the-water environmental and maritime education to students of all ages — and in particular youth. To achieve this we’re expanding our fleet with the Matthew Turner which will provide a fantastic experiential sailing platform and an additional 38 berths.
September 6th, 2019|
As the seasons turn toward the Fall, we are becoming increasingly excited about sailing the brigantine Matthew Turner and about schooner Seaward's approaching winter season in Mexico. However, while I was preparing to share with you the build updates and details of new organizational partnerships and sailing programs, recent maritime events have compelled us
