San Francisco Bay Area Sailing Careers

This year, MSC instructor and race coach Captain Mark Jordan participated in the Singlehanded Sailing Society's Three Bridge Fiasco, sailing his Hanse 342 Twelve-Winded Sky. In his own words, Mark tells the story of his first singlehanded racing challenge.

Are you considering a sailing weekend or "staycation" on San Francisco Bay this winter? Winter days on the Bay can provide some very pleasant and mild conditions for sailing. Nights can get a bit chilly, but don't be deterred!

Love the idea of boat ownership, but not the maintenance? Place your yacht in the Modern charter fleet and enjoy more of the benefits of ownership while we manage the finer details of her care and berthing. Sail when you want to - we'll do the rest! And when your boat goes sailing without you, her income helps offset her expenses.

Introducing Wind & Women

With many multi-day charters, an MSC member and his brother make good headway towards their long-term sailing dreams.

As Sail Magazine wrote in 2018, it is not a question of if sailboats go electric, but when. For the benefit of our oceans and for boaters who want a quiet, no fumes, low-maintenance boating experience, MSC and Green Yachts believes the time is now. Over the last five years, advancements in marine electric propulsion technology have culminated in lower voltage, higher range, longer-lasting electric motors that can not only keep up with diesel engines, but also offer some distinct advantages.

Modern Sailing students and club members Ken and Linda Hargreaves recently achieved their first major ocean crossing as crew on the delivery of a 55’ Dix-Harvey catamaran from Hawaii to San Francisco Bay.

On June 19, Marin County expanded its social guidelines to permit groups of up to 12 individuals making up a "social bubble" to gather for outdoor activities. What does this mean for Modern Sailing?