Marine Wildlife Observation Sail on Matthew Turner

2100 Bridgeway,Sausalito CA 94965

14 May, 2022

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. Proof of Vaccination is required for all passengers age 5 or older to board the ship. Check in is at the start time of the event or shortly thereafter, followed by boarding. No need to come earlier than the posted start time. If there are fewer than 12 tickets sold, a sail may be canceled, in which case you will be notified and your tickets will either be refunded or transferred to another date of your choosing. All ages welcome on this event. Activate 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 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. 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 along Liberty Ship Way 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. Masks and proof of vaccine (for all eligible passengers) are required to board the ship. 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. Covid 19 Safety Protocol Masks and proof of vaccine are required for all passengersSocial distancing of 6' between people if they are not in the same householdWhat is Provided There is an ice chest stocked with non alcoholic beverages and packages snacks such as granola bars and chips. You are welcome to bring food and beverages in individually wrapped servings, such as sandwiches, since there are no tables available for dining. What 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 17 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult. Cancellation We do not offer guests an option to cancel or reschedule within 24 hours of 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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. Can't make this sail? Check out our sailing calendar for other dates or treat a friend with a Gift Certificate Fair winds About Marine Wildlife Observation Sails 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. Learn more about the San Francisco Bay Estuary One of the below mentioned naturalists will be on board for a sail: Stephen Kielar, Director of Education at Call of the Sea. Steve has worked as a Deckhand/Educator on a sailboat in Long Island Sound. The experience teaching and living on a boat instilled a passion for science and adventure. For the next 9 years Steve taught Environmental Education both at sea and on land in various places throughout the United States. In 2015, Steve received his Masters degree in Marine Biology from San Francisco State University with a focus on Scientific Teaching. Steve’s adventures after graduate school include teaching Oceanography in the San Francisco Bay Area, working as a Deckhand on a fishing boat in Dutch Harbor Alaska and sailing as a Scientist for Sea Education Association around the Caribbean, Western Europe and the South Pacific. He has been with Call of the Sea since 2019. Allison Payne is a graduate student researcher with the Hines Lab at San Francisco State’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center, where she is working on her M.S. in Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Science. Current research looks at the accumulation of entanglement scars on central Californian humpback whales over time. She is also a researcher with the Marine Mammal Center Cetacean Field Research team, where they study harbor porpoises, humpback whales, gray whales, and bottlenose dolphins. She received her undergraduate degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley and has worked in labs around the world studying everything from squirrels to ancient whale fossils, and will be starting a PhD at the University of California Santa Cruz studying elephant seals in the fall of 2021.Enjoy a preview at this Gallery of Marine Life by Naturalist Allison Payne Bekah Lane is a graduate student at the San Francisco State Estuary and Ocean Scientist and a student researcher in the Cetacean Field Research Division of The Marine Mammal Center. For her Master's thesis, she models ship strike risk to humpback whales in San Francisco Bay and has been involved in several other marine mammal research projects since she moved to the Bay Area in 2019. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Bekah started learning about marine conservation through books and documentaries and eventually developed a strong passion for marine mammals and the ocean in general. She's worked on whale watching vessels on both the east and west coasts of the United States and treasures every opportunity to be on the water. Bekah also has a Master's of Science in Education and is excited about sharing her love for ocean conservation with others through experiential learning. Call of the Seas offer a diverse range of educational youth programs and community sails.