From the moment we dropped anchor in the vibrant blue waters of the Indian Ocean until the final farewell, the Modern Sailing Global Destinations Flotilla to the Seychelles (September 10 – 20, 2025) was nothing short of a dream come true.
Instructor & Photographer Capt. Andrea Geisinger shares her love for sailing out to the Farallones Islands - an incredible way to experience the beauty of the San Francisco Bay and California coast.
Sail the Society Islands from Tahiti to Bora Bora on the Modern Sailing Global Destinations Flotilla August 21 - 31, 2026
The primary advantage of a dodger, particularly on the Bay, is its ability to shield you from the wind and sea spray. This partial canvas enclosures are a popular feature on many of our vessels. Deciding if you want to charter a vessel with a dodger is a matter of personal preference.
It began, as so many great adventures do, with a seed of an idea planted in an unexpected moment. Nearly ten years ago, Mark McKinney, a "two-sleeper kinda person," was up late watching YouTube videos of sailors cruising the world.
Captain Andrea Geisinger, a seasoned sailor with over 30 years of experience, recently completed an extraordinary offshore passage, sailing a Halberg Rassey 38’ – a full-keel monohull named Rägeboge – from O’ahu, Hawaii, to French Polynesia.
Enhance Your Charter with convenient Access to the San Francisco Bay's mooring balls, shores, restaurants and entertainment.
The journey of dedication, continuous learning, and finding the right support when the stakes are high is what it took to transform Modern Sailing member Jason Keel's sailing dream into his pursuit of freedom on the water.
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