Adult Voyage Preparation
Youth Voyage Preparation
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During this voyage, you will learn:
- Aloft rig climbing, sail theory, line handling
- Call backs and communications on deck and underway
- Safety at Sea: Crew overboard procedure
- Sailing maneuvers: tack and wear ship, raise and furl sails, docking procedures
- Voyage planning, weather & navigation: introduction to nautical charts, dead reckoning, GPS navigation
- Essential Knots: Bowline, Round turn & 2 Half Hitches, Clove Hitch, Square knot, Sheet bend, Barrel knot
- Teamwork: Tall ships are successfully sailed when the crew support each other and work together!
All passengers should have the physical stamina for tasks such as lifting, pulling, and climbing. No sailing experience is necessary, but participants must be willing to endure seasickness if it occurs.
First Day:
The ship is docked at the Bay Model Pier at 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 (unless otherwise specified) . Please arrive 15 minutes before start time on the first day of your program. Our staff will meet you outside of the Bay Model Visitor Center to check you in. There is plenty of parking on-site and a restroom on shore. The first meal served on-board will be lunch unless otherwise specified.
Last Day:
Participants will eat breakfast and lunch onboard on the last day and will have access to snacks.
Packing List: Pack in soft luggage (duffel bags, etc.) No hard-sided suitcases. Limited space available onboard.
- Sleeping bag, optional. You will be provided with a mattress, sheets, pillow and light blanket.
- If you wear glasses, bring a second pair. If you wear contact lenses, bring glasses as well.
- Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrush, etc. No hair dryers or electronic equipment.
- Water Bottle, rigid, reusable, ideally with a clip to secure it on deck while underway.
- Sunblock & chapstick SPF 15 or greater
- Towel: Light and quick drying
- Underwear & socks, 6-8 pair for a 5 day trip
- Close-toed shoes – non-skid/rubber soled, 2 pairs –Boat or tennis shoes, flip flops not allowed
- Quick drying T-shirts, 5-6 for a 5 day trip
- Long Sleeve shirts, 2-3 pair for a 5 day trip
- Shorts, 1-2 pair for a 5 day trip
- Long pants, 1-2 pair for a 5 day trip
- Wool Sweater or Fleece. Cotton is not recommended as it is slow to dry.
- Rain Jacket and Pants: Even though rain may be unlikely, sea spray is common
- Pajamas
- Swim Suit
- Ski Cap or warm “winter hat”. It gets very chilly at sea.
- Sun Hat with a tie: Broad brimmed is best. Ball caps can blow away
Clothes should be comfortable and easy to move in. They may get torn or stained, so do not bring items you would hate to lose. Clothes that dry quickly are best. Avoid denim, thick towels, and heavy cotton sweatshirts which will not dry quickly.
- Be polite and respectful to the other participants and the crew.
- Follow rules and directions carefully.
- Absolutely no recreational drugs.
Please share dietary restrictions (vegetarian, non-diary, etc.) and other special requests (C-PAP) with the Program Director as soon as possible.
We encourage youth to fully engage during this voyage without the distractions of the internet.
Our vessels are inspected regularly and certified by the United States Coast Guard. View the Safety at Sea document for detailed information about Call of the Sea’s safety protocol.
Our crew of mariners and educators are experienced in providing safe adventures at sea. As required by the US Coast Guard, our Captain and Mate are licensed mariners. Crew are enrolled in a random drug-test program, are over 18 and have been background checked.
Office staff is in communication with the ship on a daily basis. If an accident or injury happens at sea we will contact the emergency contact person as soon as possible.
If you need to reach your youth during their program, contact Call of the Sea staff to relay the message:
Emergency Contact #1–Director of Community and Business development, Sylvia Stompe: 415-384-1061
Emergency Contact #2–Executive Director Carla Thorson: 510-375-6844