Course Enrollment and Cancellation Policies | Modern Sailing

Course Enrollment and Cancellation Policies

In order to ensure that every student receives the best education and most positive experience, we have a few enrollment and cancellation policies that we are asking everyone to follow. These policies apply to anyone enrolling in a course regardless of how they paid or the amount they paid. For example, a client who purchased a Basic Keelboat Sailing Gift Certificate from an auction, is subject to the same policies as someone who paid Modern Sailing full price for the course.

Enrollment Policies

  • Students must meet the prerequisites or complete a challenge.
  • Courses are for adults only - students must be 18 years old to participate. We occasionally offer a Teen/Adult course for students 14 years and up, however he or she must be enrolled in the course with a parent or guardian.
  • To secure a spot in the course, students must pay the tuition in full.
  • Modern Sailing will allow students to enroll in an ASA 103 course prior to the completion of ASA 101. If the student does not pass ASA 101 prior to the first day of the ASA 103 course, no rescheduling fee will be charged.

Course Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel with greater than 30 days notice from the first day of your course, you will get a full refund.
  • If you cancel 29 - 15 days prior to the first day of your course, you will get a 50% refund.
  • If you cancel 1 - 14 prior to the first day of your course, you are not eligible for a refund.

Course Rescheduling Policy

  • If you need to reschedule your course before your course has begun, you can do so at no additional charge if you provide 30 days notice or greater.
  • If you need to reschedule within 29 - 15 days of the first day of class, you must pay a $295 rescheduling fee.
  • If you need to reschedule within 1 - 14 days of the first day of class, you must pay a $425 rescheduling fee.

If a Student is unable to finish a course

  • If a student is unable to finish his or her course once it has begun, they can be a last-minute drop-in to a future course. If they reserve their spot 7 days or less than the course start date, a fee of $225 will apply. If they reserve their spot more than 7 days in advance, a $425 fee will apply. 

Low Enrollment Cancellation Policy

  • If the class minimum is not met, the enrolled student(s) will be given the option to reschedule or a full refund. ASA course enrollment cancellations are made 7 days prior to the first day of class.

Do you have questions? We would be happy to help you - email us or give us a call (415) 331-8250.

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  • 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.

  • Alisa Driscoll, Dual Site Member

    Here are some snaps of Our Saturday, August 20, 2022 Modern Sailing Expedition with Captain Robert Bivin, who was outstanding. Please convey photos and thanks to him. He is an outstanding individual, leader and sailing instructor. His knowledge and experience made us all feel safe and our Farallones Day Trip educational and just amazing. 

  • Trudy Flores

    Captain Jeff Cathers is really cool. I had such a great time on the Farallones Day Trip. It was actually my very best day of 2020. Thank you so much for coordinating the trip.

  • David Dolenc, Member

    I love sailing in the San Francisco Bay and greatly appreciate everything that MSC has to offer, the classes, clinics, club sails, racing and charters. I enjoy our supportive sailing community and use every opportunity to spend time on the water. After obtaining the certifications from MSC I did my first charter in Croatia in 2022 with my family. It was amazing and we’re looking forward to returning soon!

  • John Clark

    Every aspect of Modern Sailing - training, syllabus, course materials, quality of the boats, quality of the instructors, and the very friendly and helpful staff - exceeded my expectations. Modern Sailing has a first class sailing program in an environment with challenging winds and currents. I look forward to coming back to charter a boat and certainly plan to continue my sailing training.

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