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Fly

Premium Sportboat Fleet
J/88

Looking for a rewarding performance experience in a sailboat that also passes the family and friends sailing test? Meet Fly, a 29-foot J/88 Speedster and the first of our Premium Sportboat Fleet. Fast, fun, stable, and featuring a secure cockpit, inboard diesel engine, and overnighting interior, the J/88 delivers all the exhilaration of performance sailing along with some basic cruising comforts to expand your range and possible itineraries.

The J/88 is responsive to steering and trim and is easy to handle. The traditional mainsail and furling jib can be deployed in minutes, all lines lead aft to the cockpit, and the primary winches are within reach of the helm. A deck-stepped carbon fiber mast, a 6.5-foot fixed lead bulb keel, and balanced, efficient hull form optimize a smooth ride and provide exceptional stability and control, even in challenging conditions. In light breezes, the J/88's low drag and high aspect sail plan supply the efficiency and power to sail on when others will have to motor. 

Below deck, the J/88 features a simple but functional layout with cabin lighting, two full-length settee berths, a private head, and comfortable seating for four. Along with a navigation station, mini-galley, and a large cooler near the companionway, these features expand your options to include longer day sails, overnights, and weekends. For day sails, her crew comfort capacity is 6.

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  • John Kipping

    The meeting room was quite adequate and the location most convenient, but the course outline and instruction were outstanding. Modern Sailing is fortunate to have such a well organized instructor in Mr. Stan Lander who teaches very well from a rich professional background. Mr. Lander was generous with his time and patiently in helping students who needed more attention or time in understanding various aspects of the curriculum.

  • 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!

  • Andrew Goble, San Francisco

    It has been wonderful sailing with MSC over the years. Please extend my thanks to the owners, management, and staff for unrequited professionalism and high standards in a charter fleet. I have sailed with several in my years and none nearly hold a candle to the quality of business and staff at Modern Sailing.

  • Emma & George Stubbs, Sausalito

    We just took our ASA 106 at a school in Rhode Island as we prepare for 6 months of cruising in the Caribbean. The class was great, but more than anything it made us really appreciate the quality of teaching and rigor at Modern Sailing. Even though we were the newest to sailing, the group seemed to think that we had the best fundamentals. We felt very well prepared and we see why Modern Sailing has the reputation it does.

  • Esther C

    I took ASA 101 with them recently. They have the best customer service I've ever seen! I mistyped my address when I signed up online so didn't receive the textbook. I called and the lady immediately sent me another copy! Everyone at the club is super friendly.

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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
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