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

In 2008, Schooner SEAWARD touched the lives of over 3,000 Bay Area youth on a variety of sails from 3 hour Bay Exploration programs to multi-day voyages.  Our 2009 season begins in March with many opportunities for all to sail.  Read on to learn how our educational programs, public sails, and private charters are a unique, hands-on 'way to the bay' and to the world of the sea. 

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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 these multi-day sea-going adventues, 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.

If you wish to support our efforts to provide quality education at sea for youths, you can now donate online by visiting our secure page, hosted by PayPal. Choose whatever donation amount you'd like to make - we appreciate your support in any way that you can give it.


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.