Monday, December 7, 2015

Sac, and other venues, Two weeks before the mast program: Tall ships


Our Two Weeks Before the Mast program is an opportunity to experience the life of a tall ship sailor. For two weeks, you’ll live aboard one of our vessels learning the basics of knots, sail theory, traditional and modern maintenance skills, and maritime history.
No two experiences are the same. To read about past volunteers’ experiences in this unique program, click here, watch the trailer for the documentary The Passage, and check out  Baggy Wrinkles, a series of comics created by tall ship sailor Lucy Bellwood.
Baggy Wrinkles
For an idea of what your experience as a Two Weeks Before the Mast sailor will be like, check out tall ship sailor/cartoonist Lucy Bellwood’s comics about her experience coming aboard.Baggy Wrinkles »
Here’s how to apply:
Consult our public sail schedule to browse upcoming ports and dates. You can also review the latest information on available slots. Complete the online volunteer intake form OR
  1. Download (PDF) and read through the application packet.
  2. Email us or call 800-200-5239 if you have questions.
  3. Fill out and submit your application via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
  4. Please allow 5-7 business days to process your application. Once your application has been processed and approved, we will contact you to schedule your time aboard.
The program fee for all slots is $650.
Scholarships are available to assist with program costs.
Volunteers are assigned to either Lady Washington or Hawaiian Chieftain based on staffing needs as determined by the captains and the headquarters in Aberdeen, Wash. Volunteers may request a specific boat, but GHHSA cannot guarantee availability.
TWBM volunteer Graham Shea produced this video of his experience aboard Lady Washington.
For information on this unique two-week experience living and working aboard a tall ship, emailvolunteer@historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.
Not only are the crew members fantastic sailors, they’re also great educators and ambassadors. — Scott Jackson, Vancouver, B.C.
“Two Weeks” spots available on Lady Washington as of 11/18/2015
12/7/15 – 12/21/15Morro Bay, CA to San Diego, CA1 spot available
1/11/16 – 1/25/16Long Beach, CA to Ventura, CA2 spots available
1/25/16 – 2/8/16Ventura, CA2 spots available
2/8/16 – 2/22/16Ventura, CA to Oakland, CA2 spots available
2/2/16 – 3/7/16Oakland, CA to Antioch, CA2 spots available
3/7/16 – 3/21/16Antioch, CA to Redwood City, CA2 spots available
3/21/16 – 4/4/16Redwood City, CA to Sausalito, CA2 spots available
4/4/16 – 4/18/16Sausalito, CA to Eureka, CA2 spots available
4/18/16 – 5/2/16Eureka, CA to Coos Bay, OR2 spots available
5/2/16 – 5/16/16Coos Bay, OR2 spots available
12/21/15 – 1/11/16San Diego, CA to Long Beach, CA2 spots available
5/16/16 – 5/30/16Coos Bay, OR to Newport, OR2 spots available
5/30/16 – 6/13/16Newport, OR to Aberdeen, WA2 spots available
6/13/16 – 6/27/16Aberdeen, WA2 spots available
6/27/16 – 7/11/16Aberdeen, WA to Port Angeles, WA2 spots available
“Two Weeks” spots available on Hawaiian Chieftain in Sacramento as of 11/18/2015
1/11/16 – 1/25/16Oceanside, CA to Ventura, CA2 spots available
1/25/16 – 2/8/16Ventura, CA2 spots available
2/8/16 – 2/22/16Ventura, CA to Oakland, CA2 spots available
2/22/16 – 3/7/16Oakland, CA to Antioch, CA2 spots available
3/7/16 – 3/21/16Oakland, CA to Redwood City, CA2 spots available
3/21/16 – 4/4/16Redwood City, CA to Sausalito, CA2 spots available
4/4/16 – 4/18/16Sausalito, CA to Eureka, CA2 spots available
4/18/16 – 5/2/16Eureka, CA to Coos Bay, OR2 spots available
5/2/16 – 5/16/16Coos Bay2 spots available
5/16/16 – 5/30/16Coos Bay, OR to Newport, OR2 spots available
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