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
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
March 25th, 2020|
Mate Kiel Kohler, Bosun Noah Limbach and deckhand educator Dinnie Jay decided to shelter in place during the Covid 19 Pandemic aboard Matthew Turner at her home dock dock at the Bay Model in Sausalito. They are comfortable and provided for on board and have been making the best of the situation by keeping busy
June 27th, 2018|
John Skoriak was on hand to photograph the rigging of the Topgallant and Upper topsail. A big thank you to the rigging team and John for capturing the action!
June 22nd, 2018|
Elly, Kiel, Randall, Bruce and Judd bending on the upper topsail!
March 18th, 2018|
First time to hoist the mainsail, in order to take some measurements, but that dark cloud came with a wind shift so we had to lower it quickly. Still, it was exciting to briefly see some sail up on Matthew Turner!
February 26th, 2018|
Peter Streitman took some wonderful drone footage of Kiel and Randall hoisting the topgallant yard last Friday. Photo by Benson Lee shows Matthew Turner with her full compliment of yards.
February 23rd, 2018|
The final 2 yards were raised on Matthew Turner today!
February 21st, 2018|
At work on the yards, Randall Landaiche, Noah Limbach and Bruce Lindsey, core members of the rigging team.
