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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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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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Railay Beach

From Phuket's Tropical Harbors to the Karst Labyrinths of the Andaman Islands

Prepare to embark on an incredible journey into the heart of Thailand's most...

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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 officially welcomed our community to Modern Sailing's brand new headquarters at 400 Harbor Drive, Suite D, in Sausalito. After months of hard work updating our space at...

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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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Sail to Angel Island and Explore

Updated: 04/14/2026

Angel Island State Park is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay and is an attractive destination for bay boaters. Ayala Cove, accessible within Racoon Straight on the north side of...

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  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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