Training Ship Golden Bear at the Golden Shellback, 180-00.00 Long and 00-00.00 Lat. Video courtesy of Cadet Michael Lapinski '26.

 

Training Ship Golden Bear  serves as the primary training platform on which cadets apply technological skills introduced in the classroom and leadership skills acquired from their work assignments and responsibilities within the Corps of Cadets. Each summer, cadets in their first and third years depart with licensed faculty instructors and watch officers for two months during the Summer Sea Term. During these periods at sea, our four compass points, intellectual learning, applied technology, global awareness and leadership development are on full display as the cadets hone their professional mariner skills. 

 

2025 Summer Sea Term

Updated on 02/28/2025

Due to evolving circumstances and our commitment to prioritizing safety and preparedness, the decision to adjust our itinerary has been made and we will no longer be including Central America.

Please rest assured that SST '25 remains on course for a successful and enriching experience. As always, this journey is not just about the destination but about the skills, growth, and camaraderie we build along the way.

TSGB Sea Term 2025 Schedule and Itinerary (*itinerary is tentative and subject to change):

May 05                                               SST Commences

May 09                                              Depart Vallejo, CA

May 11-13                                        San Diego, CA

May 24-27                                        Kauai, HI

June 06-08                                       Guam

June 12-15                                       Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

June 28-July 01                              Seattle, WA

July 06-07                                        San Francisco Anchorage 9 (bunker)

July 07                                              Return Vallejo, CA

July 08                                              SST Concludes

 

Very Respectfully,

Captain S. Bannister TS Golden Bear
California State University Maritime Academy

 

Incoming freshmen should work on securing a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and valid PASSPORT. Both of these items are required to sail on TS Golden Bear. We will disperse updated information periodically via email and at monthly Summer Sea Term meetings held in Rizza. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A TWIC

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A PASSPORT OR PASSPORT RENEWAL

For those who already have their documents in order, please fill out this form with the required info at your earliest convenience:

CADET DOCUMENT COLLECTION FORM