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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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.
Jessica Zittere, Member

The Full Moon Sail with Skipper Bob Gutsgell was Ah-Mayzing!! The group dynamic was lovely and the views spectacular. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Thanks so much for the wonderful Club Sails, they are really great.
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!
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!
Warren Leiden, Member

I try to get out on the water every week: out the Gate, around Angel, up Raccoon - I love it all. After 18 years as a member of OCSC in Berkeley, I learned to sail the bigger boats at Modern by taking ASA 103 and 104. My ASA 104 instructor Dave Russell was terrific. Also, Captain Bill Moreland has been very generous in giving informal advice whenever I’ve asked him. Thanks to Bill, I no longer have any anxiety about docking!