Learn to sail a tall ship with Call of the Sea on an overnight voyage. Climb aloft, join the crew in sailing maneuvers, learn navigation and voyage planning.
| Dates | # of Days | Ages | Embark/Disembark | Itinerary | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1-2 | 1 day/1 night | Adult | Sausalito-Sausalito | Sunset sail, anchoring overnight in San Francisco Bay, morning return to dock | $350 |
Includes sailing and sleeping aboard brigantine Matthew Turner, safety gear, seamanship training and all meals.
How to sign up:
Itinerary for multi-day voyages:
- Board the ship at the Bay Model Visitor Center unless otherwise noted
- Voyage to anchorages such as Drakes Bay, Half Moon Bay and Capitola
- Sail around the Farallones and along the coast
- Learn about sailing and seamanship
- Gain confidence on a challenging adventure
- Stargaze at night while anchored off shore!
Call of the Sea Voyage Overview
Call of the Sea voyages are overnight programs in which participants experience nature and build self-confidence through the adventure of sailing a tall ship. Participants join the crew to keep watch, sail the ship, navigate and engage in activities focused on the bay and coastal maritime environment.
- Tall Ship sailing skills: climbing aloft, line handling and coiling, knots, teamwork on deck
- Navigation: finding position by triangulation, dead reckoning (speed-time-distance), plotting current effects by vectors, and GPS
- Exploration: visit Drakes Bay National Seashore and see the Farallon Islands from a sailing vessel
- Marine science: observe marine wildlife in the Gulf of the Farallones
