Angel Island State Park is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay and is an attractive destination for bay boaters. Ayala Cove, accessible within Racoon Straight on the north side of the island, has the largest public docks and moorings on the bay and is well-protected from wind and
We know - it's not easy for a sailor to be stuck at home. Your friends at MSC are here to help (from a safe distance)! Here's a list of sailing and nautical-themed books, films, YouTube channels, music, and apps enjoyed and recommended by our members and staff. Nothing compares to the actual experience of sailing - but this should keep you entertained and inspired for awhile!
Seasickness is an uncomfortable subject, but one that can affect even the most ardent and experienced sailors and sea-goers.
Love to share your love of sailing with your friends and loved ones? Learn about two ways Modern Sailing members can share the rewards of sailing and club membership with others.
Unlike a traditional mainsail that is hoisted and doused vertically with a halyard, an in-mast furling mainsail wraps around a tube inside a hollow mast. It is unfurled by an outhaul line and furled back in with a line labelled as the "inhaul."
Looking for opportunities to sail beyond San Francisco Bay? Your Modern Sailing club membership gives you access other sailing clubs along the beautiful California Coast! Set sail in San Diego, spend the weekend anchored at Catalina Island, or whale watch in Monterey Bay.
Whether you’ve never sailed before or want to expand your sailing experience, it takes a community of sailors to help you get out there.
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Part of San Francisco Bay's challenge and appeal as sailing grounds is the fascinating array of ships, tugboats and pilot boats, Coast Guard vessels, dredgers, tourist and commuter ferries, and many kinds of power and sailboats that share the Bay.
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