What's going on at Modern Sailing School & Club.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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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