February 24th, 2026|
In a recently published book entitled, How the Heck Did They Do That? authors Brad Borkan and David Hirzel studied a group of “Epic Achievers” and identified 11 traits they each have in common. Among these key qualities are: Pursue an audacious goal with the passion of a Quest. Ignore those who say it can’t be done.
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
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 13th, 2023|
Are you intrigued about the life of a sailor? Do you love traditional sailing ships? Is the ocean calling you? If so, join us on brigantine Matthew Turner for a multi-day skills building experience for ages 14 and up. Call of the Sea’s multi-day Tall Ship Skills Workshop will introduce you to the
June 22nd, 2023|
Captain Rebecca Johnson Captain Heather Richard Photos by Lyon Omohundro Listen to the Podcast In June 20th's Women Offshore Podcast episode, Christine talks with Call of the Sea captains Rebecca Johnson and Heather Richard, sharing their passion and experience of sailing and how they got to be
January 19th, 2023|
80 years of History and Community Written by, Issalina Sowry - Terra Linda His School MarinSel student and Call of the Sea intern In the early 1940’s, Marin City became home to thousands of Black Americans who did important work building warships at Marinship, Sausalito’s waterfront shipyard during the peak of World War
January 18th, 2023|
Alan Olson on Building Tall Ships An Interview by Mo Roddy for Latitude 38's Good Jibes Podcast Alan is the founder of Call of the Sea, and was the Project Director for building brigantine Matthew Turner, logging countless volunteer hours. He built his first boat at age 22, has over 60 years of
December 21st, 2020|
On this shortest day of the year, this message will also be our shortest of the year: Call of the Sea, its vessels and crew, are hunkered down during the darkest hours of the pandemic, discouraged, but determined to sail again. We take comfort in hopeful words of others who have experienced darkness in
November 11th, 2020|
Why attend Call of the Sea's Aloft Program? Our seamanship class engenders personal growth, builds self confidence and interpersonal skills like leadership and team work! Comments from scholarship applicants for the Aloft program: Another fear that I somewhat overcame... is the fear of sailing. I've never grown up with doing exciting things
August 7th, 2019|
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. Includes sailing and sleeping aboard brigantine Matthew Turner, safety gear, seamanship training and all meals. Read more about our San Francisco Bay Overnights
