ALOFT Seamanship Program and Sail 5/18/25

A challenging course in sailing and navigating a ship for ages 12+

Build teamwork, boost self confidence & face your fears with the support of fellow crew members!

For ages 12 and up.  Youth under age 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone.

• Gain teamwork skills as part of a crew raising, lowering and stowing sails

• Overcome your fears by climbing the halfway up the 100′ rig and going Aloft!

•  Learn seamanship: line handling, belaying pins and pulleys & proper line coiling

• Take responsibility for self and team mates as you sail on San Francisco Bay

• Enjoy a lovely sail on San Francisco Bay utilizing newly learned skills

Itinerary:

• 9:30 am-11:30 pm Dockside Programming
• 11:30-1:30 Sailing on San Francisco Bay
  

Location

The ships are docked at the US Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, CA. Access to the ship and parking lot is via Marinship Way.

Free parking is available in the Bay Model Visitor Center Western/back lot. Based on recent trends, parking may be limited in the Bay Model parking lot due to Sea Trek Kayaking and the Bay Model being very busy in the mornings and early afternoons. Spillover parking is available on Bridgeway (non metered all day spots) and on weekends in front of #10 Libertyship Way in the yellow zones.

Check in

Please wait at the gate to the pier in front of the Bay Model. There will be an escort to walk you past the gate, down the pier to the ship.

Restrooms

We recommend using shore facilities at the Bay Model as a priority prior to sailing. Call of the Sea's ships have a public restroom on board, available for use one at a time. 

Covid 19 Safety Protocol

• Masks are recommended to access the interior spaces on the ship

What to Bring

• A reusable water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated. Bag lunch.
• Dress in layers: a windbreaker, warm base layer, comfortable pants, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable closed toe shoes. No high heels are permitted. Clothing may get dirty while sailing.

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 at least 24 hours of the scheduled sail and we will work with you to reschedule or refund your order.

The Ships

Call of the Sea has 2 ships:  a 132’ wooden brigantine,  MATTHEW TURNER, and an 82' steel schooner, SEAWARD. Either ship may be used for the sailing part of this program.

Why Call of the Sea?

We're a nonprofit supporting on-the-water environmental education. During the week, we provide educational programs to youth. Community Sails are a great way to share our mission with new people and to help lower costs for youth educational sails. If you are interested in youth field trips, please check out our website callof thesea.org.

Can't make this sail? Check out our sailing calendar for other dates or treat a friend with a Gift Certificate

Fair winds!