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2020 - 2021 Spotlighted Sailors - Where are they now?

December 30, 2021

Need a healthy dose of inspiration to start the new year? You'll see what's possible for sailors from all walks of life to achieve when you read the updates for sailors we've spotlighted in 2020-...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

Jen and Christian Philips - a cruising dream embarks with a cancelled membership

"Sailing is everything. Being on the water, the accomplishment of setting the sails well, the freedom of movement without an engine… everything about sailing is perfect," says Jen Philips, former...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

Member Yves Lermusiaux completes his first Atlantic crossing

December 2021

"There is something nearly meditative to be on the ocean, in front of the grandiose element and view of water all around you," says MSC club member Yves Lermusiaux after 17 days of sailing across...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

2021 Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks Enjoyed by 37 MSC Members and Guests

Year after year, we look forward to bringing this delightful event to our members with Lighted Boat Parade Club Sails. This year, 5 boats loaded with 37 MSC members and their guests enjoyed...

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Giving Thanks to Workers on the COVID-19 Front Lines

For MSC, words are not enough to thank our heroes serving on the COVID-19 front lines. Sharing the healthy benefits of sailing – at no cost to COVID-19 essential personnel – is the best way we...

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New and Familiar Faces at MSC Become Instructors

This October, Modern Sailing congratulates nine sailors who have graduated from our fall ASA Instructor...

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Club Sails - a fun variety of social sails for members and their guests!

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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Member Resources, Member Benefits, Chartering

Three MSC Instructors Race in the Rolex Big Boat Series

MSC instructors Laura Parent, Katie Cornetta, and Kira Maixner participated as crew in this year's Rolex Big Boat Series. See photos of their teams and boats and read about their BBS race...

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Fair Winds to MSC's Fleet Manager Timan Eatherton

October 6, 2021
by Mary Elkins

Prior to joining MSC, Timmy harbored an intense fascination with sailboats and sailing, which he indulged by insatiably consuming videos and books on the subject - but he’d never sailed before....

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

The Crew Briefing - An Essential Pre-sail Safety Practice

Regardless of your crew’s experience level, you’ll increase your odds of a safe and enjoyable sail and enable your crew members to cope with unforeseen challenges by providing a thorough...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips

Koren Leslie Cohen - from beginner to boat owner in less than 3 years!

Having grown up with power boats in Massachusetts, Koren spent a lot of her life around boats and on the water – but had never been on a sailboat until only a few years ago. After receiving a...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

Don Mulkey - A lifelong aquaphile finally becomes a sailor

September 9, 2021

Better late than never! Don has always loved being in, on, and under water. He first became interested in sailing decades ago, but kept putting it off. With the support and encouragement of his...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

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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.
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.
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.
Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

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