I took ASA 101 with them recently. They have the best customer service I've ever seen! I mistyped my address when I signed up online so didn't receive the textbook. I called and the lady immediately sent me another copy! Everyone at the club is super friendly.
Capt. Kira Maixner Coaches the Next Wave of Women's J/105 Race Teams
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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Chao Pescao's Chili Midwinter Adventure: From Mid-Fleet to Podium Finish!
Winter 2024 - 2025 Level 2 Race Series:
Team Chao Pescao J/105: SYC Chili Midwinters
Team Mymble J/99: BYC Chowder Races & BYC Midwinters
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Experience the Thrill with Modern Sailing's J/105 Fleet
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.
Club Race Teams Make Their Debuts
March 4, 2025 Update: Modern Sailing's Level 2 Racing got a "lift!" Now called Level 2 - Development Race Teams, see our updated Development Race Teams and schedule here.
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2023 Three Bridge Fiasco: Modern Sailors' Race Results
Three Bridge Fiasco race teams encountered mixed conditions on Saturday, ending the day thankfully with more wind than they usually see this time of year.
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Captain Mark Jordan's 2022 Pacific Cup Race Epilogue
This summer, Mark participated in the 2022 Pacific Cup Race, double-handing his Hanse 342 "Twelve-Winded Sky" with crew member Randy Leasure. Read in Mark's own words about his dramatic experience racing across the Pacific Ocean and the intense highs, lows, and learnings that he encountered along the way.
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Modern and Inspire Instructors Race in the Rolex Big Boat Series
Students at Modern Sailing and our partner site Inspire Sailing are fortunate to learn from some phenomenal instructors who continually hone their skills and advance their knowledge through their own racing and cruising adventures.
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