Welcome Aboard!
Call of the Sea is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people to the sea through the unique hands-on experience of sailing a traditional vessel.Call of the Sea News
Sail with us along the Southern California coast this August. In August we will be sailing with other Tall Ships as we visit harbors in Oxnard, LA, and San Diego as part of the West Coast Festival of Sail. A Girl Scout Voyage sails from Oxnard to LA from August 10-16. Voyage Seaward for teenage boys and girls sails from LA to San Diego August 17-21. An Ocean Experience for adults sails back up the coast to the Bay area August 24-29.
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Our Programs At A Glance
Bay Explorations
Our three hour program, Bay Explorations, gives students a rich, hands-on experience aboard a classic schooner, as
they learn about coastal history; practice navigation and seamanship. More...Voyage Seaward
During this 5-day/4-night sea-going adventure, under the guidance of a professional captain and crew, students are challenged to become a team through learning to sail a classic schooner and take her on a voyage beyond the Golden Gate. More...
Bay & Beyond...
To augment our core educational programs, Call of the Sea offers special events, public sails, adult sail training and private charters. Enjoy a peaceful sunset sail, an adventurous voyage to the Farallon Islands, or book the Schooner Seaward for your special occasion. More...How You Can Get Involved
We appreciate your help! Some ways to become part of Call of the Sea are to:
Sail - Support our mission by sailing on a Public Sail, special event or booking a private charter.Donate - We rely on donations to support scholarship programs as well as a portion of the costs needed to successfully devote a vessel to educational purposes.
Volunteer - We welcome volunteers to become part of our community and get involved in all aspects of the organization – work on the ship as well as administrative and organizational projects.
Spread the word - Tell teachers, parents, youth groups, and kids about this unique educational opportunity.
to relax (or lend a hand) while you enjoy the bay on our Schooner Seaward.