A dock line dangling in the water can too easily ruin a perfectly good day of sailing - and worse. A fouled propeller often comes with costly consequences. The good news is that "prop wrap" is very easy to prevent.
Waitlisted? Wondering what's next? What happens when someone cancels their enrollment in a class you've waitlisted for?
Sometimes, life happens and someday, you might need to cancel or reschedule a reservation. The best time to learn about a cancellation policy is at the time you make your reservation - or before.
Chartering for a full day or more and planning to dine aboard? Learn the basics of keeping your perishable foods chilled aboard and some best practices for marine iceboxes and refrigerators.
San Francisco Bay's strong winds are a challenge to boats even when they are resting at the dock. Properly tying dock lines and fenders will limit your boat's motion in the slip and help protect her from damage caused by being pushed against the dock by the wind.
Sailing is a fun and healthy activity with many benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Because sailors work with the powerful forces of wind and waves, sailing also happens to come with some risks.
Are you an ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising certified sailor looking forward to ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising? With this article, you'll learn six fun ways to earn your 6 on-the-water days towards your ASA 104 prerequisite.
Every March at Modern Sailing School & Club, we take a moment to recognize members who have taken the helm and sailed the extra nautical mile during the previous year. Meet the recipients of our 2020 Top Charterer, Top Student, and Ambassador Awards!
If you've never run aground, this article can help you do your best to avoid (or delay?) this dreadful experience. If (when?) you do run aground, knowing how to respond and a few techniques for getting unstuck can help you preserve your calm.
With the 2021 Club Ambassador Award, the team at Modern Sailing recognize Jim Haussener for his outstanding contributions to the club in 2021 and years past. With this award, Jim will also receive a Modern Sailing logo jacket, hat, and club burgee.
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