Modern Sailing School & Club - San Francisco Bay Sailing Lessons, Charters and Rentals, Adventure Sailing
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Participate in the Race Program!

Learn to race and become competitive with our Race Clinics.
Practice skills in Spring, Summer and Mid-Winter Racing.

Join the Club!

Be part of a supportive, fun and friendly club.
Meet others and stay active on the water!

Courses for every level!

See our schedule of courses. Our courses and clinics offer
everything from the basics to advanced sailing skills.

Join the Club and charter sailboats on San Francisco Bay!
Sail with us on SF Bay!

Book your next Team Building Event and sail with us in one of the
world's top sailing destinations -- San Francisco Bay!

Sail to exotic locations
Join our next Destination Sail!

We offer sailing vacation and custom trips.
Join a flotilla in the Med, or take a trip down
the California Coast.

Looking to learn? Come give us a try on an Introductory Sail.  Learn more!

Learn to sail at Modern Sailing School and Club

This package gets you chartering for day sailing in the Bay!

- Modern Sailing Club Membership Initiation Fee
- ASA 101, Basic Keelboat
- ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
- ASA 118, Docking Endorsement

$2395 - Save $270!

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Members enjoy a variety of events and activities, discounts on courses and clinics, and access to a diverse and professionally maintained fleet of charter sailboats. Join our club and sail!

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Sausalito's Modern Sailing and Berkeley's Inspire Sailing have partnered up to offer San Francisco Bay Area sailors expanded and diverse opportunities for learning, fun, and friendship at both sail

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Nike spends the day sailing with Modern Sailing School And Club on San Francisco Bay participating in a Corporate Team Building Event and Race

Spend the day sailing on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Hire our experienced skippers to give you a tour. Or, let us help you plan the ultimate team building activity - a Corporate Challenge Race!

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Welcome

The best choice for Sailing on San Francisco Bay

 

Modern Sailing School & Club has been introducing people to sailing from our headquarters in Sausalito, California since 1983. 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 and lifelong sport.

MSC is dedicated to making your learning experience as safe and enjoyable as possible.  All of our beginner-level courses are taught on 30 - 32 foot keelboats with wheel steering (no tillers), inboard diesel engines, and roller-furling jibs. These features will help build confidence right away.

Our experienced and friendly instructors hold US Coast Guard Licenses and represent decades of sailing experience. They are award winning instructors, world cruisers, and Coast Guard Commanders. Our high standards have earned us accolades in the sailing community, including the American Sailing Association's School of the Year Award.

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More News & Events

Holiday Specials - Give the Gift of Sailing

We've made shopping for a gift for your favorite sailors (or you) easy-breezy! Receive discounts on Intro Sails, ASA 101, our Silver Skipper Special, and more!

 
MSC and the ASA Veterans Sailing Education Program

MSC and the ASA recognize the service and sacrifices of the men and women of our country’s armed forces. To show our gratitude and appreciation, military personnel are invited to discover the joys... Read more

 
2022 Holiday Closures

MSC is open year-round, 7 days per week - with a few special exceptions. To allow our dedicated and hard-working staff to rest, sail, and enjoy celebrating the holiday season, our office and fleet... Read more

 
Daylight Saving season's end on November 6 brings changes to bareboat chartering

Daylight Saving season ends on November 6, bringing some seasonal changes to chartering at MSC. The changes described below will go into effect on Monday, November 7.

Reduced Rates on... Read more

 
You Can Sign Up for Membership Online!

Purchase your Modern Sailing Club Membership Initiation online and gain instant access to all the benefits of membership!

 

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Testimonials

  • John Boynton

    The class was terrific. I know you must get many compliments about your sailing instructors...But I must tell you that Robert is outstanding. Having taught SCUBA, I really appreciate the way he is so sensitive to all on board, dealing with each so well, knowing quickly their strengths and weaknesses making each feel special and cared for.

  • Emma & George Stubbs, Sausalito

    We just took our ASA 106 at a school in Rhode Island as we prepare for 6 months of cruising in the Caribbean. The class was great, but more than anything it made us really appreciate the quality of teaching and rigor at Modern Sailing. Even though we were the newest to sailing, the group seemed to think that we had the best fundamentals. We felt very well prepared and we see why Modern Sailing has the reputation it does.

  • Sara Jane G.

    I've taken two classes at MSS&C and was very happy with the program. This is also a great club with lots of opportunities for camaraderie and practice on the water. The boats in the fleet are fantastic and kept in tip-top shape. I highly recommend for all sailors and would-be sailors!

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Modern Sailing School & Club

2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito, CA 94965

415-331-8250 / 800-995-1668

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