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Since 1983, Modern Sailing Academy
has been introducing people to sailing from our headquarters
in Sausalito, California. Even if you have never set foot
on a boat, we can teach you everything you need to know to
build a strong foundation in this rewarding sport.
MSA wants to make your learning experience as safe and enjoyable
as possible. Unlike at other schools, all of our classes are
taught on 30- to 32-foot keelboats with wheel (not tiller)
steering, inboard diesels, and roller furling jibs.
We also have the most experienced instructors on the Bay.
Our instructors hold US Coast Guard 50 Ton (or greater) Master's
Licenses, representing decades of sailing experience. They
are former America's Cup campaigners, world cruisers, and
Coast Guard commanders. Our high standards have earned us
accolades in the sailing community, including the American
Sailing Association's 2004 School of the Year award.
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| Sailing is
a performance oriented activity. The American Sailing Association
(ASA) and Modern Sailing Academy's goal is dedicated to recreational
boating and safety through education and respected, professional
standards. These sailing standards provide you with a means
to prove your knowledge and abilities (much like a drivers license).
As a student, you are issued an ASA log book - your passport
to sailing - which contains these standards. Through certification
of these standards, the Modern Sailing Academy provides you
with a reliable, internationally recognized way to document
your instruction and sailing skills for chartering (renting)
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Directly across the Bay from San Francisco lies a town steeped in
sailing history. Sausalito has the highest concentration of marinas,
boats, and marine businesses in all of Northern California, and boating
culture here is second to none. Originally the home of the Miwok Indians,
Sausalito was first discovered in 1775 by Spanish Explorer Juan Manuel
de Ayala who is credited for giving Sausalito its name (little willow).
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There was a time
when the town sported 25 bawdy gambling casinos and bordellos
and for more than a century, full rigged sailing ships have
taken shelter along her beautiful waterfront.
Visitors today have the opportunity to view some of the most
historic classic yachts and sailing vessels in the world.
Boutiques, street side cafes, yacht clubs, fine restaurants,
shops, galleries, elegant hotels, the nearby redwoods, beaches,
and the famed wine country, all contribute to the friendly
yet sophisticated charm of this lovely old bayside fishing
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