Experience the Fleet Week Airshow with the Golden Gate Bridge as your backdrop, aboard the tall ship, brigantine MATTHEW TURNER

Sunday October 11, 2026

Check in : 12:15 am
Departure: 12:30 pm
View Airshow 1:00 -4 PM
Return and disembark: 4:30 pm

When you arrive, please wait at the gate to the pier in front of Bay Model. A crew member will meet you there. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time as the ship will leave promptly at the start of the event.

Sail includes

Gourmet Sandwiches, snacks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Passengers may bring additional food and adult beverages if desired. No ice chests allowed.

Location & Parking

The ship, brigantine MATTHEW TURNER, is docked at the US Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model Pier in Sausalito, CA. Access to the parking lot is via Marinship Way. 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).

Restrooms

We recommend using shore facilities at the Bay Model as a priority prior to sailing. They are located in the round building in front of the Bay Model. MATTHEW TURNER has a public restroom on board, available for use one at a time.

What to Bring

Dress in layers. We suggest guests bring a windbreaker, warm base layer, gloves, hat, scarf, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes. No high heels are permitted to minimize risk for injury.

Tickets

A reservation is required for all passengers, including infants. Children 17 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult.

Cancellation

Because this is a special event, we do not offer guests an option to cancel or reschedule. If we need to cancel the sail, all tickets will be refunded.

Why Call of the Sea?

We're a nonprofit supporting on-the-water environmental education. During the week, we host field trips for K-12 classes from around the Bay Area and beyond. 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 learning more, please visit our website.

Fair winds!

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