Captain's Special | Modern Sailing

Captain's Special

Check out our most popular package! If you are looking to gain the skills and experience necessary to skipper a sailboat on San Francisco Bay, this is the perfect money saving package for you! Included in this package is a Club Membership, which will give you access to sail our fleet and great discounts on courses. This special includes the first three levels of the American Sailing Association certification scheme.

After successfully completing these courses, you will feel confident and comfortable chartering boats up to 44 feet for day sails and overnights with friends and family!

 


Captain's Special - Cruising Boat

Captain's Special - Sportboat

To purchase, please contact us or purchase online by following one of the links below. (Enroll in courses after purchasing your package.)

Not sure whether to start with Cruising Boat or Sportboat courses? Our article Beginning on Sportboats or Cruising Boats - Information to Help You Choose will help you decide.

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

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  • John Boynton

    The class was terrific. I know you must get many compliments about your sailing instructors...But I must tell you that Robert is outstanding. Having taught SCUBA, I really appreciate the way he is so sensitive to all on board, dealing with each so well, knowing quickly their strengths and weaknesses making each feel special and cared for.

  • Lisa Butzer Wilde

    Thumbs up to (Club Skipper) Geoff (Love) and his wife Laura. I went on my first Club Sail on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They were terrific!

  • 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!

  • Ray Arceneaux

    The vessel was clean and in fine condition - very nice boat for training, well-equipped.

  • 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!

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Modern Sailing School & Club

Sausalito Location
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668

Berkeley Location
1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668

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