Family Fun on the Waterfront!
Activities:
10 am-1 pm: Tour the ship
10 am-1 pm: Tie knots, make rope and learn about the art of sailing
11 am-2 pm Learn about the science of sailing, waves and much more
11:30 am-1:30 pm: Enjoy paella, ice cream and beverages available for purchase
12 pm-2 pm Hear old time tunes by the Waterfront Pickers
1:30-3:30 pm, Join a sail on Schooner Seaward, advance ticket purchase required
2 pm-5 pm Join a sail on Matthew Turner, advance ticket purchase required
In addition to touring the tall ship, brigantine MATTHEW TURNER, attendees can enjoy a tour of the Bay Model, free educational activities and old time tunes by local favorites the Waterfront Pickers, a youth choir singing sea shanties in pirate costumes, and fun educational activities by the Sailing Science Center.
The Ship
Matthew Turner is a 132’ wooden brigantine, built in Sausalito, CA, launched in 2017 and sailing the Bay since 2020. She is an unique educational platform, serving students of all ages in Seamanship, Marie Science, Nautical History and Team Building instruction. Contact us to arrange an educational sail for a school group or community organization.
Location
Matthew Turner is docked at the US Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model Visitor Center at 2100 Bridgeway in Sausalito, CA. Access to the parking lot and pier is via Marinship Way.
Parking
Free parking is available in the US Army Corps of Engineer Bay Model Visitor Center lot. There will be an escort to walk you down the pier past the gate.
Check in begins 15 minutes before event starts
Please wait at the gate to the pier in front of Bay Model. A crew member will meet you there 15 minutes before the sail start time
Restrooms
We recommend using shore facilities at the Bay Model as a priority prior to sailing. Matthew Turner has a public restroom on board, available for use one at a time.
What to Bring
We supply non alcoholic beverages (sparkling water and sodas) as well as healthy snacks such as trail mix. Feel free to bring additional food. Beer and wine is allowed, if moderately enjoyed. No hard alcohol or smoking please.
Dress in warm layers: a jacket or windbreaker, warm base layer, gloves, scarf, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. No high heels are permitted.
Weather
We sail in most weather, including cold, wind, fog, and light showers. On occasion, we will need to reschedule a sail due to extreme wind or rain. You will be notified within 24 hours of the scheduled sail and we will work with you to reschedule or refund your order.
Tickets
A ticket is required for all passengers, including infants. Children 17 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult.
Cancellation
We do not offer guests an option to cancel or reschedule within 7 days. No refunds if you miss the boat. Call of the Sea reserves the right to cancel a sail if that event does not meet our minimum capacity requirements. Call of the Sea will notify these customers at least 2 days prior to the event. Customers can reschedule for another sail or receive a full refund.
Why Call of the Sea?
We're a nonprofit supporting on-the-water environmental educational programs to youth. Community Sails are a great way to share our mission and to help lower costs for educational sails.
