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Zero to 13.6 Knots in Five Years: Fred Bret-Mounet's Baja Awakening aboard Folie à Deux

Folie à Deux docked at Ayala Cove, by Fred Bret-Mounet

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.

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Capt. Kira Maixner Coaches the Next Wave of Women's J/105 Race Teams

Capt. Kira Maixner_Offshore and Bay Area Racer, Sailing Instructor

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.

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Opening Day on the Bay 2025: Guide to the Launch of Sailing Season

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!

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    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.

  • Trudy Flores

    Captain Jeff Cathers is really cool. I had such a great time on the Farallones Day Trip. It was actually my very best day of 2020. Thank you so much for coordinating the trip.

  • Sara Jane G.

    I've taken two classes at MSS&C and was very happy with the program. This is also a great club with lots of opportunities for camaraderie and practice on the water. The boats in the fleet are fantastic and kept in tip-top shape. I highly recommend for all sailors and would-be sailors!

  • Alisa Driscoll, Dual Site Member

    Here are some snaps of Our Saturday, August 20, 2022 Modern Sailing Expedition with Captain Robert Bivin, who was outstanding. Please convey photos and thanks to him. He is an outstanding individual, leader and sailing instructor. His knowledge and experience made us all feel safe and our Farallones Day Trip educational and just amazing. 

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