A fun filled day celebrating 40 years

of on-the-water education! 

Saturday April 20, 11 am - 2 pm

• 11 am - 1 pm: Tour the ships, learn to tie knots and make rope with Call of the Sea!

• 11 am - 2 pm:  Engage with Sailing Science Center and Spauldings Marine Center Exhibits

• 11 am - 2 pm: Enjoy paella, ice cream and bev’s for sale. Listen to Sea Shanties & Old Time Tunes

• 2 pm - 5 pm:  Join a sail on Matthew Turner (advance ticket purchase required for sailing)

Meet interim Executive Director, Ben Delaney

Ben Delaney is a successful executive dedicated to enhancing the impact and sustainability of nonprofit and mission-driven organizations. He has been an interim Executive Director at several Bay Area nonprofits, such as Tech Exchange and the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse in Oakland. Ben had previously served as executive director of the nonprofit SCRAP and CEO at companies in the tech industry. 

He is the author of Ben Delaney's Nonprofit Marketing Handbook (2 editions) and Virtual Reality 1.0: the 90’s. He has published hundreds of articles, and won numerous awards in writing, marketing, video production, and design.

And, as a maritime bonus, Ben crewed on the replica ship Golden Hinde which sailed on SF Bay in the 1980s. You can reach Ben at Ben@callofthesea.org

We look forward to having Ben on board as we search for a full-time Executive Director.

Welcome Ben!

Volunteer Spotlight Mike Wing

Call of the Sea volunteer Mike Wing named Center for Volunteer Non Profit Leadership’s annual Heart of Marin Volunteer of the Year!

Mike Wing has been an active volunteer at Call of the Sea since April 2021. He is an author, scientist, and full-time science classroom high school teacher. He holds a PhD, and is the author of the book Passion Projects for Smart People. On his days off he joins Call of the Sea, dedicating his free time to being a key part of the volunteer crew. He volunteered over 285 hours in 2023, in areas ranging from school and community sails, and participating in maintenance days to helping to train new volunteers in our monthly orientations and Aloft trainings. One thing you will hear frequently from others on board is “We love Mike Wing.” He radiates positivity and enthusiasm that is contagious. Anyone familiar with ship life understands each vessel comes with its own unique culture. Call of the Sea promotes a culture of equity, belonging and fairness.

Mike continually encourages that atmosphere by volunteering to train new employees even when others may find their level of skill or competency challenging. Several crew members feel most comfortable going to Mike when in need of motivation and reassurance. His amiable spirit creates an atmosphere of acceptance for everyone around him. When Mike was asked how he feels about Call of the Sea, he said “I feel like I’ve joined the nicest cult in the world, the tall ship universe!” READ MORE

MATTHEW TURNER Sailing Season Begins April 5

Join a sail on Matthew Turner!

• Earth Day Sail
• Opening Day on the Bay
• Mother's Day Sail
• Master Mariners Regatta
• June 1 LGBTQ Pride Sail
• Father's Day Sail
• Friday Educational Sunset Sails
• ALOFT Program

Now booking School and Youth sails for Fall and Spring!

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