Daylight Saving season ends on November 1, 2026 bringing some seasonal changes to chartering at Modern Sailing. The changes described below will go into effect on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Reduced Rates on Bareboat Charters through March 14
Log lots of on-the-water days for less! As of November 2 2026, bareboat charter rates are about 10 - 15% less than summer rates. Check out Our Charter Fleet webpage for pricing details. Summer season rates resume Monday, March 15, 2027.
Available Booking Types
Full Day (9:00 AM - 8:00 AM next day) bookings are available year-round. Midweek Sunset charters are unavailable as of November 2 and will become available again on March 15, 2027.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT NIGHT SAILING
Charterers must have completed ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising at Modern Sailing to to qualify for sailing or motoring after dark. If you are ASA 103 certified or took ASA 104 at another sailing school and wish to stay aboard overnight, please be docked, moored, or anchored before sunset.
If you took ASA 104 at another school or would like more practice sailing at night, our Night Sailing Clinic can help you gain the skills and confidence to safely navigate in the dark - and will certify you to sail or motor Modern yachts at night.
Cancellation Policy
For all reservations after November 2, 2026, only 24 hours of notice is required to cancel a charter reservation with no late cancellation fee. This gives you greater flexibility in planning your sails around inclement weather forecasts. During the Daylight Saving season, 72 hours of notice is required to cancel a charter reservation with no fee.
Note: to give our office and fleet maintenance crew ample notice, you will need to call the office to cancel your charter inside of 72 hours before your reservation.
Learn more about our charter policies here: Charter Policies and Definitions.
Year-round, courses, clinics, and club sails will carry on rain or shine. However, when wind speeds are forecast to be 30 or more knots sustained, conditions may be deemed unsafe and we will cancel all on-the-water operations for the day.
Multi-Day Charter Discounts Continue
Multi-day charters are discounted 10% for two consecutive days and 15% off for three or more consecutive days. To help you stay cozy on your cool-season multi-day charters, see our article Cozy Winter Chartering - MSC Yachts with Cabin Heaters and Hot Water.
Questions? Please contact us. We're happy to help!
