All of the courses and my instructors (JT and Stan) were extremely professional and full of knowledge and experience. I found I was able to learn from their experiences beyond the scope of the courses, and look forward to future opportunities to do so. I would highly recommend Modern Sailing to anyone.
Your Pathway from ASA 104 to 108: From Bareboat to Offshore
For an ASA 104 Bareboat graduate, the San Francisco Bay has been an elite training ground.
From Bay to Blue: 6 Coastal & Offshore Sailing Adventures to Take This Year
Sailing out the Golden Gate and into open ocean isn’t just a bucket-list dream — it’s an achievable next step.
Setting Sail for Big Adventures: Three Ways to Prepare for Epic Voyaging
Have you found yourself bitten by the sailing bug, imagining buying a boat of your own to sail over far horizons? Are you harboring big dreams to charter abroad, cross oceans, or sail around the world? In this article, learn about the best ways to get prepared for cruising adventures and receive some words of advice and inspiration from experienced Modern sailors in our community.
Modern Sailing Berkeley's First ASA 104 on "Moon Dance"
Capt. Steve Matles and students Andrew, Jeff, and Maxine made Modern Sailing history as the crew of Berkeley's first ASA 104 course. In the process, students and instructor got to enjoy a taste of the bareboat lifestyle aboard a fantastic cruising boat!
Beginning on Sportboats or Cruising Boats - How to Choose the Right Track for You
At Modern Sailing, we recognize that a broad range of interest areas exist within the world of sailing, and our two locations in Sausalito and Berkeley strive to provide the widest variety of boats and sailing opportunities available to beginning and experienced sailors in the Bay Area.
Unlimited Sailing Sportboat Membership Program
Pay less to play more! Modern Sailing is excited to offer a membership program to make it easier for you to enjoy sailing more frequently! Pay no additional cost when you charter our Berkeley location's J/24s and J/80s as often as you want.
How to Maximize Your ASA Sailing Course Success
Are you going for one or more ASA certifications? Want to know what you can do to maximize your odds of successfully completing your course? What are some of the scenarios that may lead to course incompletion?
ASA 101, 103, and 104 Challenges: Fast track for experienced sailors to earn certifications
Are you an experienced sailor looking to earn ASA certifications quickly?
5 Reasons to Take Private Sailing Lessons on SF Bay
Are you considering sailing lessons and weighing the pros and cons of private lessons versus public courses or clinics? Here are five of the reasons why one or more private lessons may be ideal to help you achieve your personal sailing goals.










