Marine Wildlife Observation Sail aboard brigantine Matthew Turner

2100 Bridgeway,Sausalito CA 94965

05 August, 2021

Description

A 3 hour sail with a focus on the marine life and ecology of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate, led by Marine Biology Naturalists. All ages welcome on this eventActivate your curiosity by observing, identifying and learning about key species that call the San Francisco Bay Estuary home or migrate through the local waters The Bay supports over 130 species of fish, including salmon and other anadromous fish, which spend most of their lives in the ocean but return to fresh water to reproduce. Harbor seals, gulls, sea bass, geese, thousands of other species of fish, plants, mammals, reptiles, and birds thrive in the San Francisco Bay estuary. Enjoy a preview at this Gallery of Marine Life by Naturalist Allison Payne Learn more about the San Francisco Bay Estuary Can't make this sail? Check out our sailing calendar for other dates or treat a friend with a Gift Certificate 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 group. Location Matthew Turner is 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. 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. Restrooms Matthew Turner has a public restroom on board. Restroom is available for use one at a time. We do recommend using shore facilities at the Bay Model as a priority prior to sailing. Covid 19 Safety Protocol Masks are required for all passengersVessel surfaces are sanitized before sailingHand sanitizer will be available for frequent use by all passengersHealth check for all passengers before boardingSocial distancing of 6' between people if they are not in the same householdWhat to Bring Bring a reusable water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated. You may bring food and beverages if packaged in single serving portions. Dress in layers: a windbreaker, warm base layer, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. No high heels are permitted. Face masks are required Cameras are welcome, but water can sometimes splash aboard. Protect your equipment accordingly. 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 16 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult. Cancellation You may cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before the event. 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 if possible. 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. If you are interested in youth field trips, please check out our website. Fair winds Call of the Seas offer a diverse range of educational youth programs and community sails.