We provide members and non-members with hosted sailing trips in a fun and supported environment.
Realize your goals while exploring our local bay area waters, cruising the California coast, and beyond. MSC Expeditions are planned and provisioned by experienced leaders. All you have to do is sign up, bring your gear, and cast off for an adventure of a lifetime!
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This year has seen unprecedented growth for Modern Sailing. We have expanded to three distinct locations, introduced beautiful new vessels to the fleet, and welcomed fantastic new members to our clubs. Amidst all this exciting expansion, our staff has put in some serious heavy lifting.
You can journey towards the ultimate certification with the ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking Course (our southbound journey from Sausalito to Marina del Rey), or leap into real-world adve
Modern Sailing School and Club is excited to announce a collaboration with the prestigious Sausalito Yacht Club (SYC), a cornerstone of the Bay Area sailing community.
August 17 - 23, 2025* and October 6 - 9, 2025*
Marina del Rey to Sausalito
We’re looking for motivated and skilled crew members to join us on a coastal upwind delivery of our Spencer 1330 Coho II from Marina del Rey, CA, to Sausalito, CA, scheduled* from August 17th through the 23r
Weekend Trip, 2 days and 1 night
Have you been dreaming of a coastal cruising adventure close to home that you can fit into a single weekend? Join MSC for a sail down the coast to Half Moon Bay!
Weekend Trip, 2 days & 1 night
Join MSC for our sailing expedition to Drakes Bay! Plan to meet at the club at 7:00 AM Saturday to provision and load the boat. Cast-off will be at 8:00 AM. Sailing to Drakes Bay usually takes six to 8 hours depending on conditions. Meals are included in the trip cost.
One Day, 8am - 8pm
Rich in marine wildlife and rugged beauty, our Farallones sailing expedition is a must for sailors of all levels. This one-day "blast" out to the Farallon Islands is also a great opportunity to get some ocean sailing experience under the guidance of a skilled instructor.
Weekend Trip, 3 days and 2 nights
Experience the fun of an MSC led-flotilla as we head up the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta this fall. Join the flotilla as crew by reserving a cabin on MSC’s lead boat, Kanaloa, or charter one of MSC’s four participating bareboats reserved for Platinum Fleet certified members.
