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Sailing the San Francisco Bay sits at the top of the bucket list for locals and visitors alike. It is the most impressionable way to experience the scale of the Bay area, turning a world-famous...

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Angela Woodall

In sailing, a "lee shore" is a precarious position where the wind threatens to pin a vessel against the coast. It is a trap that strips away your "sea room," the space needed to maneuver and make...

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Join Modern Sailing on April 11 – 12, 2026, for a weekend of sailing to raise funds and spirits with our community on the San Francisco Bay....

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Are you or someone you know interested in learning to sail with an all-women crew? Join Wind & Women - Modern's women's sailing program! While we believe that anyone can learn from any of our...

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Opening Day on the Bay is Sunday, April 26, 2026

Celebrate the launch of sailing season with early planning for the San Francisco Bay's Opening Day on the Bay: April 26, 2026. Learn about the 108-year-old tradition, vibrant boat parade details,...

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Before we embark on a new season on the San Francisco Bay, it's time to recognize and celebrate the incredible people who sailed with us in 2025. Every moment...

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Sunset Bridge by Capt. Scott Paul & Berkeley Marina at Sunset by Jacqueline Brevik

March 3, 2026

There is a distinct shift on the San Francisco Bay this time of year, a signal of longer afternoons returning and the gorgeous sunset reaches that reward windswept sailors.

As we prepare...

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Scenes from 2026 Three Bridge Fiasco_Philip Strause

The Three Bridge Fiasco is rarely just a race; it’s a tactical puzzle that...

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photo by Wrye Sententia

At Modern Sailing, we are constantly refining our curriculum to ensure our sailors are not just trained, but confident when they hit the starting line. To better prepare you for the fast-paced...

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Modern Sailing's Level 2 Development Race Teams

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Photos from ASA 105 in classroom or combined with ASA 106 advanced coastal cruising

We have two ways to achieve your advanced sailing goals. Read the description to find out which course options will best suit your needs.

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  • Sara Jane G.

    I've taken two classes at MSS&C and was very happy with the program. This is also a great club with lots of opportunities for camaraderie and practice on the water. The boats in the fleet are fantastic and kept in tip-top shape. I highly recommend for all sailors and would-be sailors!

  • 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 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.

  • Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

    I would definitely recommend Modern Sailing to anyone who is interested in learning to sail the right way.

  • Ray Arceneaux

    The vessel was clean and in fine condition - very nice boat for training, well-equipped.

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Modern Sailing School & Club

Sausalito Location
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668

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1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668

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