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Every March at Modern Sailing School & Club, we take a moment to recognize members who have taken the helm and sailed the extra nautical mile during the previous year. Meet the recipients of...

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Are you an ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising certified sailor looking forward to ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising? With this article, you'll learn six fun ways to earn your 6 on-the-water days towards...

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If you've never run aground, this article can help you do your best to avoid (or delay?) this dreadful experience. If (when?) you do run aground, knowing how to respond and a few techniques for...

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Julia Frink and Vincent Latour are the first couple to ever be nominated together for our annual Ambassador Award. The team at Modern Sailing recognizes them for their embodiment of our community...

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February 22, 2021

Bob joined Modern Sailing in 2016 and quickly became a very active and contributing member. He is perhaps one of the best-known and most cherished members of the club. Bob became a Club Skipper in...

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This year, MSC instructor and race coach Captain Mark Jordan participated in the Singlehanded Sailing Society's Three Bridge Fiasco, sailing his Hanse 342 Twelve-Winded Sky. In his own...

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Have you ever thought about learning to sail on San Francisco Bay?

In the video below, find out one of the best ways to learn in the words of a Modern Sailing School & Club student...

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Between storm events, winter on San Francisco Bay offers some very pleasant light wind sailing, but when the wind is especially thin, getting your boat moving and keeping it moving can be a...

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San Francisco Bay’s famously strong winds are tough on sails, especially on boats that are sailed, raced, or chartered frequently. You can show your boat’s sails a little love and promote their...

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December 31, 2020

In November 2020, Scott signed his contract to join the 2022-2023 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Rather than crewing a single leg of the race, he will participate in the complete 11-month, 40...

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December 31, 2020

Since an inspiring day in June paddling a sea kayak on Tomales Bay, Sean has been thoroughly committed to acquiring the skills and experience he needs to make his sailing dreams a reality.

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December 31, 2020

An employee since 2017 now cruising the Caribbean while working remotely for Modern Sailing, Mary writes of her development as a sailor and of MSC's role in helping her realize her biggest sailing...

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  • 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 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.

  • Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

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

  • 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!

  • 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.

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