Modern Sailing School and Club (MSC) is happy to announce our latest collaboration with the members of the oldest yacht club on the west coast, San Francisco Yacht Club (SFYC). We provide SFYC members with a streamlined path to your adult sailing education, receive global certification, and invite you to expand your fleet charter access.
Benefits for SFYC Members offered by MSC:
- ASA Sailing Courses - Taught by MSC from the SFYC Docks
- ASA Certification Challenges - offered by MSC from SFYC Docks
- SFYC Members receive Special Pricing on ASA Courses at MSC
- SFYC Members receive 50% Discount on MSC Membership Initiation
Benefits for San Francisco Yacht Club Members at MSC
1. On-Site Sailing Courses from Modern Sailing at SFYC Docks:
Modern Sailing brings its award-winning curriculum directly to you, offering the following suite of American Sailing Association (ASA) courses departing right from the San Francisco Yacht Club docks.
- ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing: build a foundation of precision and teamwork.
- ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising: learn the nuances of navigation as skipper.
- ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising: increase your confidence commanding larger performance cruising vessels.
- ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran: expand your training aboard multi-hull performance yachts with dual engines.
Custom Scheduling: Set dates are published in Modern Sailing's schedule page online at www.modernsailing.com/schedule. We also specialize in Private Member Courses. To coordinate a custom certification for your group of fellow members, please contact your Sailing Director to arrange preferred dates. To ensure a high-tier, personalized learning environment, each course is limited to a maximum of four students and led by Modern Sailing's expert USCG-licensed instructors aboard a 30' cruising sailboat.
2. Fast Track for Experienced SFYC Sailors to Earn ASA Certifications:
For experienced SFYC sailors who possess the skills but not the formal credentials, we offer ASA Course Challenges directly from your club's docks. As many international charter firms now require an International Proficiency Certificate ("IPC") for Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising, our challenge sessions provide an efficient path to eligibility. Secure your IPC and unlock the world's most prestigious cruising destinations. Learn more about Modern Sailing's ASA Course Challenge sessions in detail here.
3. SFYC Members receive Preferred Pricing on all Courses and Sailing Clinics at Modern Sailing:
As a benefit of your San Francisco Yacht Club membership, you enjoy preferred rates on the full roster of Modern Sailing's curriculum at our Sausalito and Berkeley locations.
- 10% Discount: on all ASA courses, in-house skill building clinics, and our Learn to Race program - applied to non-member pricing.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Access our extensive schedule of offerings, from introductory basics to advanced offshore passagemaking.
4. Access the Modern Sailing Fleet from Three Locations: A 50% Initiation Benefit for SFYC Members:
For sailors who prefer charter access to an impeccably maintained fleet, you're invited to join Modern Sailing Club with a 50% discount on the initiation fee. As an MSC member, you gain turnkey access to our versatile fleet of sportboats, monohulls, and catamarans, and a vibrant, supportive sailing community. Visit our Membership page to learn more about the advantages of Modern Sailing Club membership.
Ready to formalize your credentials or schedule a private course?
Call to Enroll: (415) 331-8250 (Please identify yourself as a San Francisco Yacht Club member).
Modern Sailing is proud to support the local sailing ecosystem through our distinguished collaborations with:
- Berkeley Yacht Club (BYC)
- Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC)
- Sausalito Yacht Club (SYC)
- St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC)
- Encinal Yacht Club (EYC)
Are you a member of a local yacht club? We'd like to know! Send us an email at office@modernsailing.com and tell us where you belong or which yacht clubs you'd like us to team up with for reciprocal benefits.
