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Now there are two ways to achieve your sailing goals. Read the description to find out which courses will best suit your needs.
An Intro Sail is a great way to get you started on what could become a lifetime passion!
At the basic keelboat level you'll learn sailing terminology and its applications, knots, points of sail, rules of the road, introduction to docking, and more. All your class time (4 days) is hands-on training under the guidance of a US Coast Guard-licensed instructor. Upon successful completion of the course you’ll be Basic Keelboat certified, ready to move to the next level and well on your way to chartering on your own. This class is limited to 4 students.
After learning sailing fundamentals in Basic Keelboat, you're now ready to refine and expand your skills in preparation to charter 32' sailboats on your own. Our Basic Coastal Cruising class is taught on board a 32-foot sailboat with an inboard diesel engine and wheel steering. With 25 knots of wind on a daily basis, strong currents, and heavy shipping traffic, San Francisco Bay offers one of the most challenging venues anywhere. At the end of this class, you'll have the experience and skills needed to enjoy sailing in such conditions with confidence.
At the basic keelboat level you'll learn sailing terminology and its applications, knots, points of sail, rules of the road, introduction to docking, and more. All of your class time is hands-on training under the guidance of a US Coast Guard-licensed instructor.
Take your chartering to the next level! Gain experience handling larger monohull boats and sailing at night. This 3-day, 2-night course will prepare you for international charter vacations and overnights on the Bay. Day 1, students will plan their weekend ahead and shop for provisions. After some docking practice, students will set sail that afternoon for their first anchorage. On Saturday morning the boat and its various systems are examined before setting off for a sail to their next destination - this leg gives students a chance to practice new navigation skills.
Prepare to charter internationally on multi-hulls! This 5-day, 4-night combination course includes Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104) and Catamaran Cruising (ASA 114). Topics covered include planning and provisioning for multi-day trips, sailing and anchoring at night, boat systems and trouble-shooting, and navigation. The prerequisites for this course are ASA 101 and ASA 103 and 6 on the water days.
Cruising multihulls are fast becoming the preferred charter boat of the Caribbean and South Pacific. Not only are they spacious and comfortable, but they have a shallow draft, allowing you to anchor close to shore.
Our class will introduce you to catamaran systems and boat handling skills and turn you into a competent multihull sailor. You will also receive your ASA Cruising Multihull certification so you can rent these boats here at Modern Sailing and at popular chartering destinations worldwide.
In preparation for the ASA Coastal Navigation exam, we offer a coastal navigation classroom workshop. Areas of study include chart reading, current determination, dead reckoning, fixes, running fixes, danger bearings, set and drift problems and more. The class is intended to supplement the text rather than replace it, so plan on studying before the class begins.
Ready to start doing long distance cruises on the coast? Our Advanced Coastal Cruising Course (ASA 106) will give you the skills and confidence you need for success. If you've already taken Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104) then you are ready to move up to the next level.
Because of dynamic conditions that present challenges to even experienced sailors, the California Coast provides the perfect setting for training students at the advanced level. After completing the Bareboat Chartering Course (ASA 104), students are welcome to join this class to further their sailing education.
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito, CA 94965
415-331-8250 / 800-995-1668
