SEAWARD, the flagship of Call of the Sea, is an 82-foot, US Coast Guard-inspected vessel with a sturdy steel hull and beautiful wooden decks. Built in 1988 to the highest standards and equipped for ocean use, she is safe, comfortable and a nimble ship underway. Thanks to her powerful and versatile staysail schooner rig, she moves easily under all points of sail. Her thick and sturdy steel hull cleaves the water gracefully. And her interior has the classic elegance of a wooden yacht with a roomy navigator’s cabin, comfortable main salon, and large single berths with privacy curtains. SEAWARD is certified for 21 people overnight, however, we will normally be operating with ten participants (maximum 12) and four crew.

When we’re underway, the ship and crew are operating “24/7”, and we encourage participants to join the crew as your experience and abilities allow. Whether you’re a novice or expert sailor, we encourage you to join us in sailing the ship, navigating, studying marine life we encounter, and even sharing your culinary skills. While our cook will prepare delicious and wholesome meals, your help is always welcomed in the galley. As this is not a charter boat or cruise ship; we all pull together to make this a truly great and memorable experience. Galley cleanup is shared by all, as are daily cleaning duties above and below decks.

Everyone on board is encouraged to get the most out of every day, whether sailing offshore or hiking on a remote island. Once aboard, participants are assigned a berth and offered to join a watch; on coastal passages, watches can consist of three to four people. While on watch, participants are invited to share in the ship’s duties, including steering, navigating, sail handling and ship’s system checks. Off watch, your time is your own, unless extra help is needed on deck.