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Instructor & Photographer Capt. Andrea Geisinger shares her love for sailing out to the Farallones Islands - an incredible way to experience the beauty of the San Francisco Bay and California...

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Photo by Carli and Mark McKinney

Sail the Society Islands from Tahiti to Bora Bora on the Modern Sailing Global Destinations Flotilla August 21 - 31, 2026

Hot on the heels of our sold-out Thailand adventure, your next chance to join a Modern Sailing flotilla is here!

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From community boat parades and regattas to the latest innovations in the yacht racing world, you can find it on SF Bay. Mark your calendars and find out how you can experience the Bay's most...

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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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August 21 - September 21, 2025

Our Expo Specials are available August 21 through September 21, 2025 to coincide with the Sausalito Boat Show at Clipper Yacht Harber September 19 - 21, 2025. Save on ASA 101 Basic Keelboat course...

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Mustique, Sausalito's Catalina 320 with a new dodger

The primary advantage of a dodger, particularly on the Bay, is its ability to shield you from the wind and sea spray. This partial canvas enclosures are a popular feature on many of our vessels....

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Are you traveling a long distance to come sail with us? Looking for a place to stay overnight? Staying aboard one of our yachts may be a great option for you! The gentle movements of the boat,...

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It's no fun when your water tanks run dry during a multi-day sailing charter or passage. Time wasted at the dock refilling water tanks could be better spent out on the water enjoying nature and...

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The McKinney Family on Arkouda

It began, as so many great adventures do, with a seed of an idea planted in an unexpected moment. Nearly ten years ago, Mark McKinney, a "two-sleeper kinda person,"...

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Captain Andrea Geisinger, a seasoned sailor with over 30 years of experience, recently completed an extraordinary offshore passage, sailing a Halberg Rassey 38’ – a...

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The San Francisco Bay in summer offers an invigorating canvas for sailing, characterized by cool breezes and a vibrant maritime energy. At Modern Sailing, we believe...

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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!

  • Emma & George Stubbs, Sausalito

    We just took our ASA 106 at a school in Rhode Island as we prepare for 6 months of cruising in the Caribbean. The class was great, but more than anything it made us really appreciate the quality of teaching and rigor at Modern Sailing. Even though we were the newest to sailing, the group seemed to think that we had the best fundamentals. We felt very well prepared and we see why Modern Sailing has the reputation it does.

  • Ray Arceneaux

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

  • Mike, Santa Rosa, California

    All of the courses and my instructors (JT and Stan) were extremely professional and full of knowledge and experience. I found I was able to learn from their experiences beyond the scope of the courses, and look forward to future opportunities to do so. I would highly recommend Modern Sailing to anyone.

  • Esther C

    I took ASA 101 with them recently. They have the best customer service I've ever seen! I mistyped my address when I signed up online so didn't receive the textbook. I called and the lady immediately sent me another copy! Everyone at the club is super friendly.

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

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