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 just prior to boarding

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.

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.

All ages welcome on this event.

• Learn about the impact that plastic and other trash has on the Bay and Ocean waters. Activities include collecting water samples to observe the living organisms in the Bay waters and learning about what sorts of trash and pollution ends up in the Bay and how it gets there.

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.

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 or negative test result 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

• All passengers must proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result

• Masks are required for all passengers

• Social distancing of 6' between people if they are not in the same household

What 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.