Schooner Martha

The Schooner Martha Foundation

Training young sailors aboard the West Coast’s oldest working sailing vessel.

Updates


Meet Martha

Built in 1907 for San Francisco Yacht Club Commodore J. R. Hanify, and named after his wife, Martha Fitzmaurice Hanify, Martha is a B.B. Crowninshield design built at W. F. Stone Boat Yard in San Fransisco. Originally gaff rigged and now staysail rigged, she is 68’ on deck; 84’ sparred, 16’ beam, 8’ draft. Her planking is fir and silver bali on oak frames, and her interior is Honduran mahogany, graced with leaded glass cabinetry below decks.


Sail on Martha

Schooner Martha Trans Pacific Yacht Race Ashlyn Brown

Sail Training Vacations

Venture around the San Juan Islands on a 5-day sail that leaves from Point Hudson Marina. Learn about the responsibilities and skills of being crew on board a classic vessel—sail handling, steering, safety, piloting, reading charts, and more.


Race Training

Schooner Martha in white cap series race

Learn to race on the fastest, oldest wooden boat in the Puget Sound! Become a part of the racing crew aboard Martha for a hands-on, full-participation sailing/racing experience aboard a classic yacht. Learn to sail and race a 84-foot classic schooner in one of the areas classic yacht regattas. Participants will participate as they raise the sails, haul on lines, steer, help with ship’s duties, and learn traditional seamanship.


Charter a Family Trip
or sign up for open enrollment (youth trips)

Schooner Martha sailing in the sun in Port Townsend Bay

Sail training and sailing vacations are extremely fun and rewarding experiences. Whether you have extensive sailing experience or have no experience at all, we will work to make sure you have an amazing time on the water. Live aboard as a crew member. Learn about trip planning, weather and local anchorages for exploring. Practice setting and striking sail, steer the vessel, and stand watch.

Explore parks in and around Puget Sound that are breathtakingly beautiful. Watch the sunrise before a swim in the salt water. Birdwatching, marine mammal sightings, and the ability to be quiet in nature are all around.

No prior experience necessary, only a desire to live with less technology and more fresh air.