What's going on at Modern Sailing School & Club.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
We are gearing up for the Sailing4Parkinson’s Regatta for Resilience April 11 & 12, 2026. Modern Sailing is an...
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...
We have two ways to achieve your advanced sailing goals. Read the description to find out which course options will best suit your needs.
Sausalito Location
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668
Berkeley Location
1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668