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Are you an experienced sailor, a USCG licensed captain (or qualified to become licensed), and ready to share your skills and passion for sailing with a new generation of sailors? Take your sailing...

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August 27 - September 27, 2026

Our Expo Specials are available August 27 through September 27, 2026 to coincide with the Sausalito Boat Show at Clipper Yacht Harbor September 25 - 27, 2026. Save on ASA 101 Basic Keelboat course...

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San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual celebration of our nation's Armed Forces. With air shows and flight demonstrations, the Navy Parade of Ships and public ship tours, and many other attractions...

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IPC card_Easy way to Charter in Mediterranean

Updated August 19, 2026

Planning a Mediterranean charter? American Sailing’s International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) serves as mandatory proof of bareboat charter competency for European and Mediterranean charter...

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Four crew aboard Artemis_photo by Scott Paul, Mosaic Trips

August 18, 2026

When our instructors aren’t teaching on the Bay, they’re out exploring the world's most challenging and beautiful waters. This summer, Modern Sailing instructor...

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Modern Sailing is proud to introduce our newest addition of Club Skippers to the team!

Club Skippers are experienced sailors and dedicated club members who lead our popular Club Sails,...

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Sitting in the cockpit of Coho II, Modern Sailing General Manager Dan Bailey looked back to where it all began three years ago...

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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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  • 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 Kipping

    The meeting room was quite adequate and the location most convenient, but the course outline and instruction were outstanding. Modern Sailing is fortunate to have such a well organized instructor in Mr. Stan Lander who teaches very well from a rich professional background. Mr. Lander was generous with his time and patiently in helping students who needed more attention or time in understanding various aspects of the curriculum.

  • Andrew Goble, San Francisco

    It has been wonderful sailing with MSC over the years. Please extend my thanks to the owners, management, and staff for unrequited professionalism and high standards in a charter fleet. I have sailed with several in my years and none nearly hold a candle to the quality of business and staff at Modern Sailing.

  • Jessica Zittere, Member

    The Full Moon Sail with Skipper Bob Gutsgell was Ah-Mayzing!! The group dynamic was lovely and the views spectacular. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Thanks so much for the wonderful Club Sails, they are really great.

  • 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. 

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