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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

Onboard Electricity Basics & FAQ

Want to keep your mobile devices charged or use a small appliance away from shore? If your bareboat charter plans include being away from the dock for more than a few hours, beforehand, it's a...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips

Meet Two of MSC's Newest Club Skippers

July 19, 2021

Modern Sailing recently graduated club members from our Club Skipper Clinic. Please welcome two of our newest Club Skippers...

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Wind & Women Instructors Meet the Sømand Farallon Jacket

Last spring, three of MSC's Wind & Women instructors met up with Sømand, a women's sailing clothing company recently founded by two Bay Area women sailors.

Instructors Laura Parent,...

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Robert Bao - From Small Boat Sailor to Big Boat Charterer

Robert Bao has always enjoyed being out on the water, beginning with kayaks and canoes and progressing to small sailboats. Recently, Robert became qualified to charter boats in Modern Sailing's...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

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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.
Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

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

I've taken two classes at MSS&C and was very happy with the program. This is also a great club with lots of opportunities for camaraderie and practice on the water. The boats in the fleet are fantastic and kept in tip-top shape. I highly recommend for all sailors and would-be sailors!
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.