ALOFT Tall Ship Sailing, on brigantine Matthew Turner

2100 Bridgeway,Sausalito CA 94965

22 May, 2022

Description

A full day Seamanship ​ Experience for all ages; sail handling, crewing and navigating a ship. Please Note: All participants must either provide proof of vaccination, provide proof of a negative PCR test within 48 hours of sailing, or take an antigen test and test negative on-site just prior to boardingIf 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.Check in is at the start time of the event followed by boarding. No need to come earlier than the posted start time. Students participate and learn in an inclusive, healthy outdoor environment Sailing and line handling skillsTo overcome fear and challengesTeamwork and Success in sailing as part of a crew 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 on weeekends in front of #10 Libertyship Way in the yellow zones. Restrooms Matthew Turner has a public restroom on board, 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 passengersVaccine proof or negatiove test result requiredWhat to Bring A reusable water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated.Bag lunchDress in layers: a windbreaker, warm base layer, gloves, hat, scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable closed toe shoes. No high heels are permitted.Wear clothes that are suitable for excercise and possible messy conditions since pine tar is used in the rigging of the ship.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. Cancellation We do not offer guests an option to cancel or reschedule less than 7 days in advance. No refunds for guests who 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. 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 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!