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.
Sailing out the Golden Gate and into open ocean isn’t just a bucket-list dream — it’s an achievable next step.
by Fred Bret-Mounet, owner of Folie à Deux Lagoon 40'
December 10, 2024—13.6 knots! That’s the fastest we’ve ever sailed Folie à Deux, our Lagoon 40. But it came with a lesson: never sail to a timeline. We had to get someone to the La Paz airport, and the price was 40-knot gusts, 8-foot swells, and heavy reefing.
This week, April 21 to 25 marks the fourth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, a global recognition spearheaded by the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) to honor the exceptional skills, de
Recently, our members enjoyed sailing to the Corinthian Yacht Club, taking advantage of our new pa
Captain Kira Maixner brings a wealth of experience to Modern's Wind & Women program, from spearheading its revival at Modern Sailing to navigating thousands of nautical miles across the Atlantic and Pacific. Now she leads the first Level 1 Women's Introduction Race Team format aboard Chinook, J/105 in the CYC Friday night races this Spring. Her expertise, honed in prestigious races like the Rolex Big Boat Series and extensive offshore passages, makes her an invaluable mentor for aspiring female racers.
Team Chao Pescao J/105: SYC Chili Midwinters
Team Mymble J/99: BYC Chowder Races & BYC Midwinters
Opening Day on the Bay is Sunday, April 27, 2025
Celebrate the launch of sailing season with early planning for the San Francisco Bay's Opening Day on the Bay: April 17, 2025. Learn about the 108-year-old tradition, vibrant boat parade details, how to participate, and plan ahead. Don't miss San Francisco's iconic sailing event!
March 5, 2025
Daylight Savings starts on March 9, bringing some seasonal changes to chartering at Modern Sailing. The changes described below will go into effect on Monday, March 10.
The J/105 has established itself as a cornerstone of one-design racing, and Modern Sailing is proud to offer this exceptional vessel to our Gold Fleet rated members. This isn't just a boat; it's an invitation to experience San Francisco Bay sailing at its finest. Modern Sailing proudly offers our Gold Fleet members not one, but four J/105s – two at our vibrant Berkeley base: Resolute and Nirvana, and we're days away from welcoming Chinook to join Chao Pescao in Sausalito. This abundance creates a unique opportunity for both exhilarating racing and memorable cruising explorations.
Sausalito Location
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668
Berkeley Location
1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668