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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...

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Updated June 24, 2026

Sailors have the best Independence Day advantage by offering friends and family an unforgettable 4th...

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Premier Tier Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 Firefly_Icebox

Chartering for a full day or more and planning to dine aboard? Learn the basics of keeping your perishable foods chilled aboard and some best practices for marine iceboxes and refrigerators.

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Modern Sailing School and Club is excited to announce a new reciprocal program with Encinal Yacht Club (EYC),...

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May 01 - 11, 2027

Explore Placencia’s Mangrove Hideaways and the Barrier Reef Cayes of the Western Caribbean

Prepare to embark on an incredible journey into the heart of...

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Club Sails are a great way for club members to make new friends, learn, and practice while sailing the beautiful San Francisco Bay. There are no certifications or experience required to join a...

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Record Days on the Water and New Instructors:
The Big Takeaways From Modern Sailing...

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We can't wait to officially welcome you to our brand new headquarters at 400 Harbor Drive, Suite D, in Sausalito. After months of hard work updating our space at Clipper...

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The trip photos from our March 2026 Thailand Global Destination were unmistakable: limestone karsts piercing cerulean skies, vibrant...

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For those of us at the helm, Memorial Day weekend signals the first three-day hall pass we’ve been waiting for all winter. Before we toss the lines, it’s worth taking a beat to look at the wake we...

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Boats decorated for Opening Day_Gabriel Baumann 2026

Thank you for Celebrating Opening Day on the Bay with us at Clipper Yacht Harbor!

Modern Sailing is doubling down on its commitment to the Sausalito waterfront. While we remain fully...

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For an ASA 104 Bareboat graduate, the San Francisco Bay has been an elite training ground. Navigating the Slot’s heavy breeze and the Central Bay’s complex currents has prepared you for more than...

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  • 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.

  • John Boynton

    The class was terrific. I know you must get many compliments about your sailing instructors...But I must tell you that Robert is outstanding. Having taught SCUBA, I really appreciate the way he is so sensitive to all on board, dealing with each so well, knowing quickly their strengths and weaknesses making each feel special and cared for.

  • Lisa Butzer Wilde

    Thumbs up to (Club Skipper) Geoff (Love) and his wife Laura. I went on my first Club Sail on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They were terrific!

  • 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!

  • John Kratochvil, Oregon

    I would like to compliment Stan Lander for his coaching, counseling and teaching Heavy Weather Offshore Sailing. Stan was very accommodating to all of the student's interests and shared his many years of insight on handling the boat in heavy seas. I would certainly recommend Stan and this course to sheltered waters sailors. My confidence in handling a boat of this size was certainly enhanced by the experience.

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