Fitting Cabin Top Trim
Roy Sobert and Richard O'Keefe are fitting the cabin top trim.
Resting Boats
Seaward and Matthew Turner are resting peacefully at the dock, on the last nice day before some rain and wind blow in.
Matthew Turner Progress 10.30.17
Noah created a wonderful coil of Manila rope, and is shown here working on the rigging. Some views of the deadeyes and pin rails on Matthew Turner. Dan Shugrue enjoying his workday aboard the vessel,
Shipyard Tent For Sale
The fabric structure in which we built Matthew Turner is now for sale. Construction of the ship's interior joinery will take place in our workshop at 60C Liberty Ship Way, just a few blocks from
Matthew Turner Progress 10.27.17
Matthew Turner's Main Salon is getting her siding. The interior cabinetry and bunks will be pre-fabricated for installation after all wiring is completed.
Matthew Turner Progress 9.12.17
Here at the Tall Ship Tent, work on the 14 lower deadeye sets continues, and the chart house windows are nearly ready to be installed.
Gala Tickets for Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS ARE THE LIFE OF OUR ORGANIZATION! To show our appreciation, Call of the Sea volunteers can purchase tickets for almost half off at $65 (regular price is $125). All ticket purchases will be
Gala Tickets
Your ticket of $125 includes a tour of our sailing vessels and a party at the Bay Model with food, music, libations, 'live and silent auction', and much more. Next gala June 2019
Stepping of the Mast!
Watch the installation of the lower Main and Foremasts on the Matthew Turner. Memorial coins and talismans will be placed under the masts, an ancient tradition to ensure good luck and safe passage. Viewing will
Call of the Sea in the News!
Last week, Call of the Sea sailed with youth from Oakland Parks and Recreation out of Jack London Square. Two groups of 40 sailed for three hours each on our Bay Explorations sail. The
Notes from the Shipyard: July 2017
Our team has been busy completing Matthew Turner's deck and spars. Thank you for your support in helping us launch the ship and reach the final stages of construction! I am particularly excited about rigging
Volunteer of the Month: July 2017
At the Sausalito Art Festival in 2013, Jim was fascinated by the big white tent and a huge pile of lumber. By 2014 Matthew Turner's frames were being erected, and Jim signed on as a