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Scott Jefferis, Modern Sailor and Future Clipper Round the World Race Crew

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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Sean Crawford, Modern Sailor and Soon-to-Be Cruiser

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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Mary Elkins, Modern Sailor and Now Full-Time Cruiser

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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Kate and Warren Templeton, Modern Sailors and Now Boat Owners!

December 30, 2020

As club members and students of Modern Sailing since late 2018, Kate and Warren Templeton have spent the last two years building a strong foundation of skills to carry them on to their next big...

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Scott Corder, Modern Sailor and Now Boat Owner!

December 30, 2020

In 2020, Scott's passion for sailing took on increasing energy. He and his new boat are now ready to sail to Mexico - he only needs to find good crew to join him for the journey.

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Ken and Linda Hargreaves, Modern Sailors and Now Catamaran Owners!

December 30, 2020

2020 was a monumental year for MSC club members Ken and Linda Hargreaves with their first Pacific crossing, the purchase of their catamaran, and an exciting maiden sail along the Atlantic Coast....

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December 6 SYC Chili Midwinters Race Report

Article by Captain Mark Jordan on December 14, 2020

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News & Events, Racing Program

Cozy Winter Chartering - MSC Yachts with Cabin Heaters and Hot Water

Are you considering a sailing weekend or "staycation" on San Francisco Bay this winter? Winter days on the Bay can provide some very pleasant and mild conditions for sailing. Nights can get a bit...

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Handling Emergencies: Part I - Pre-departure Safety Checks

As even new and diligently maintained boats can experience a problem, every prudent sailor must know and practice basic safety principles - and it begins with preparation before you even leave the...

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November 2020 Race Team News

The fall racing season is under way! Our teams faced several challenges in the first two races this season, but every race is an opportunity to learn and hone skills, tactics, and teamwork. With...

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Handling Emergencies Part III: Safety Under Tow

If your boat has lost propulsion or steerage and troubleshooting at anchor has failed to resolve the issue, your next step is to call SeaTow for a tow. Here is what you need to know to stay safe...

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Professional Yacht Management Services by MSC

Love the idea of boat ownership, but not the maintenance? Place your yacht in the Modern charter fleet and enjoy more of the benefits of ownership while we manage the finer details of her care and...

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Trudy Flores

Captain Jeff Cathers is really cool. I had such a great time on the Farallones Day Trip. It was actually my very best day of 2020. Thank you so much for coordinating the trip.
Warren Leiden, Member

I try to get out on the water every week: out the Gate, around Angel, up Raccoon - I love it all. After 18 years as a member of OCSC in Berkeley, I learned to sail the bigger boats at Modern by taking ASA 103 and 104. My ASA 104 instructor Dave Russell was terrific. Also, Captain Bill Moreland has been very generous in giving informal advice whenever I’ve asked him. Thanks to Bill, I no longer have any anxiety about docking!
John Clark

Every aspect of Modern Sailing - training, syllabus, course materials, quality of the boats, quality of the instructors, and the very friendly and helpful staff - exceeded my expectations. Modern Sailing has a first class sailing program in an environment with challenging winds and currents. I look forward to coming back to charter a boat and certainly plan to continue my sailing training.
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.
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.