What inspires you - day sailing, racing, vacation chartering, or extended voyaging? Whether your dream is to sail around San Francisco Bay or sail around the world, our Berkeley and Sausalito ASA certification courses and advanced clinics will help you prepare to get underway.
Certification Courses
Modern Sailing is an American Sailing Association school. Whether you are exploring the sport of sailing for the first time, revisiting a forgotten passion, or looking to take your skills to the next level, Modern Sailing can help you reach your goals. View all ASA courses.
Sportboat and Cruising Boat Learning Options
Modern Sailing has two locations - Sausalito and Berkeley. In addition to the cruising boat education path, our Berkeley location also offers an exciting sportboat program - ASA courses and advanced clinics taught aboard our sturdy and agile J/Boats. If the idea zipping around the Bay on high-performance racing sportboats appeals to you, check the schedule of Berkeley Sailing Courses and Berkeley Sailing Clinics to learn more.
Clinics & Advanced Training
Learn new skills, refresh existing skills, and refine specialized skills. View all Clinics.
Racing Program
With locations in Berkeley and Sausalito, Modern Sailing is able to offer the widest range of opportunities to learn and experience the excitement of yacht club racing on San Francisco Bay. In Sausalito, you'll learn racing skills and race in local races aboard one of our Catalina 320s. In Berkeley, learn and race aboard an exciting J/105. Learn more about the Modern Sailing Racing Program.
Professional Training
Through rigorous United States Coast Guard training, you can realize your dreams of becoming a charter captain or sailing instructor. More information about getting your Captain's License.
Our staff has extensive training and experience as American Sailing Association Instructor Qualifiers. We offer clinics throughout the year to help sailors get their Instructor Certifications. More information about becoming an ASA Sailing Instructor.
Private Lessons
Do you have specific goals, we can design a custom plan to help meet your needs. Call us at (415) 331-8250 or send an email for more information and a specialized quote.
