California Special

Charter a sailboat and sail under the Golden Gate Bridge

This package special provides the perfect combination of learning on the Bay and refining your cruising skills on the challenging California Coast. In addition to the courses included in the Captain's Special, the California Special includes a 7-day advanced course along the exciting California Coast! This is a great birthday or holiday gift for the aspiring sailor who dreams of sailing over the horizon someday.

Modern Sailing Club Initiation Fee*
ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising
ASA 105/106, California Coastal Combo Course (Coastal Navigation + Advanced Coastal Cruising)
ASA 118, Docking Endorsement
Site Orientation Sail
$6570 - Save $735!

To purchase, please call us at (415) 331-8250, email us, or Purchase Online. (Enroll in classes after purchasing this package.)

*Monthly dues are $65 individual / $80 partners and begin the 1st of the month following initiation.

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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.
Andrew Goble, San Francisco

It has been wonderful sailing with MSC over the years. Please extend my thanks to the owners, management, and staff for unrequited professionalism and high standards in a charter fleet. I have sailed with several in my years and none nearly hold a candle to the quality of business and staff at Modern Sailing.
John Kipping

The meeting room was quite adequate and the location most convenient, but the course outline and instruction were outstanding. Modern Sailing is fortunate to have such a well organized instructor in Mr. Stan Lander who teaches very well from a rich professional background. Mr. Lander was generous with his time and patiently in helping students who needed more attention or time in understanding various aspects of the curriculum.
Esther C

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.
David Dolenc, Member

I love sailing in the San Francisco Bay and greatly appreciate everything that MSC has to offer, the classes, clinics, club sails, racing and charters. I enjoy our supportive sailing community and use every opportunity to spend time on the water. After obtaining the certifications from MSC I did my first charter in Croatia in 2022 with my family. It was amazing and we’re looking forward to returning soon!