As even new and diligently maintained boats can experience a problem, every prudent sailor must know and practice basic safety principles - and it begins with preparation before you even leave the dock.
One of the most common causes for a marine engine's failure to start is also one of the simplest to prevent.
Congratulations, new skipper! You've proven that you have what it takes to safely sail on San Francisco Bay. Besides your sailing skills, what else will you need to know to ensure your first charter goes smoothly? Where can you find the help and the information that new skippers need most?
No matter their age, when you take the time to provide kids with a rich variety of fun, incremental, and inclusive learning experiences, you’ll open their way to a lifetime of sailing appreciation.
Chartering for 2 or more consecutive days? Tank levels are something you'll need to be mindful of. Eventually, you may need to visit fuel and pumpout stations along your itinerary. Here's some tips and locations to make your fill-ups and pumpouts a little easier.
The allure and promise of summer on San Francisco Bay: intense wind, swift currents, eerie fog, ever-changing conditions and busy traffic will engage and challenge you, sharpen your skills, and build your confidence as a sailor.
Three yachts in our Sausalito Fleet, Bora Bora (Beneteau Oceanis 34.1), Survivor (Beneteau Oceanis 38) and Liberty (Beneteau Oceanis 38.1), in addition to one yacht in our Berkeley Fleet, Firefly (Beneteau Oceanis 40.1) are equipped with twin rudders and bow thrusters. Learn where to practice if you've never used them and when to use or not use them.
Each boat in the Modern Sailing charter fleet is unique in terms of capacity, features, and equipment. Choosing the ideal combination of features enhances your crew's overall enjoyment of the experience. To choose the right boat for your next charter, ask yourself these four questions...
Among the Modern Sailing fleet, windlasses and ground tackle vary from boat to boat. Learn where to find information about your chosen boat's specific equipment. A few additional tips will help inform smooth and successful anchoring experiences for our members.
We know - it's not easy for a sailor to be stuck at home. Your friends at MSC are here to help (from a safe distance)! Here's a list of sailing and nautical-themed books, films, YouTube channels, music, and apps enjoyed and recommended by our members and staff. Nothing compares to the actual experience of sailing - but this should keep you entertained and inspired for awhile!
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