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2022: A Look Back at Some of Our Favorite Highlights

Before we leave 2022 in our wake, we'd like to take a fond last glance at some of the highlights of the year at Modern Sailing.

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What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Sailboat - Five steps to prepare for the reality of boat ownership

Are you new to sailing and already dreaming about buying your first boat? There’s something so alluring and romantic about the idea of buying a boat, cutting the dock lines, and sailing away. This...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips

Sailing the Whitsunday Islands - Richard Pon's Experience

Richard Pon has been a Dual Site member of Modern Sailing School & Club since 2021. A former member of...

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

Meet Three of Our Newest Club Skippers!

In November, Modern Sailing graduated a new batch of Club Skippers from our most recent Club Skipper Clinic. Meet three of our newest Club Skippers – Rik Williams, Christopher Dann, and Bill...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

Vincent Latour's US Virgin Islands Charter Experience

In April 2022, Club Skipper Vincent Latour and member Julia Frink chartered a 40' catamaran in the US Virgin Islands with Neethling and Karlien Prinsloo and Bob and Karen Fernandez, friends they...

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

How To Find Your Way Back to Harbor in the Dark or Fog

The infamous San Francisco Bay fog can catch anyone off-guard, making this article a must-read for every Modern Sailor. Prepare to navigate back to base in poor visibility by following this...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips, News & Events

Sail Italy 2022 Flotilla Photo Journey

In September, twenty-six Modern sailors headed to Italy to cruise the spectacular Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Naples.

The photos captured by Trip Leader Captain Stephen Spoja and our CEO...

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News & Events, Global Destinations

Sailing the Aeolian Islands of Italy - Steve Fillipow's Experience

In this Members Review Destinations article, Steve Fillipow shares his thoughts about sailing among of Aeolian Islands around Sicily.

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

Modern and Inspire Instructors Race in the Rolex Big Boat Series

Students at Modern Sailing and our partner site Inspire Sailing are fortunate to learn from some phenomenal instructors who continually...

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News & Events, Racing Program

Captain Mark Jordan's 2022 Pacific Cup Race Epilogue

This summer, Mark participated in the 2022 Pacific Cup Race, double-handing his Hanse 342 "Twelve-Winded Sky" with crew member Randy Leasure. Read in Mark's own words about his dramatic experience...

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News & Events, Racing Program

Sailing the Ionian Sea in Greece - Vincent and Julia's Experience

Vincent Latour and Julia Frink have been students and members of Modern Sailing since 2019. As very active and social members of the club, Julia and Vincent were our first-ever couple to be...

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

Racing Around the World for a Cause - Holly Williams and Team UNICEF

Former Modern Sailing member and student Holly Williams has circumnavigated the earth in the Clipper Round the World Race with Team UNICEF!

In the process, Holly also raised nearly $14,000...

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Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

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

Thumbs up to (Club Skipper) Geoff (Love) and his wife Laura. I went on my first Club Sail on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They were terrific!
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.
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.