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Boats decorated for Opening Day_Gabriel Baumann 2026

Thank you for Celebrating Opening Day on the Bay with us at Clipper Yacht Harbor!

Modern Sailing is doubling down on its commitment to the Sausalito waterfront. While we remain fully...

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For an ASA 104 Bareboat graduate, the San Francisco Bay has been an elite training ground. Navigating the Slot’s heavy breeze and the Central Bay’s complex currents has prepared you for more than...

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Sail to Angel Island and Explore

Updated: 04/14/2026

Angel Island State Park is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay and is an attractive destination for bay boaters. Ayala Cove, accessible within Racoon Straight on the north side of...

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Opening Day on the Bay is Sunday, April 26, 2026

Celebrate the launch of sailing season with early planning for the San Francisco Bay's Opening Day on the Bay: April 26, 2026. Learn about the 109-year-old tradition, vibrant boat parade details,...

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Attention Berkeley sailors! Ready for an unforgettable 1 or 2-day Bay adventure? Set sail and immerse yourself in Sausalito's must-see attractions, vibrant cultural events, and unique dining...

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Sailing the San Francisco Bay sits at the top of the bucket list for locals and visitors alike. It is the most impressionable way to experience the scale of the Bay area, turning a world-famous...

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Angela Woodall

In sailing, a "lee shore" is a precarious position where the wind threatens to pin a vessel against the coast. It is a trap that strips away your "sea room," the space needed to maneuver and make...

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Join Modern Sailing on April 11 – 12, 2026, for a weekend of sailing to raise funds and spirits with our community on the San Francisco Bay....

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Are you or someone you know interested in learning to sail with an all-women crew? Join Wind & Women - Modern's women's sailing program! While we believe that anyone can learn from any of our...

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Before we embark on a new season on the San Francisco Bay, it's time to recognize and celebrate the incredible people who sailed with us in 2025. Every moment...

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Sunset Bridge by Capt. Scott Paul & Berkeley Marina at Sunset by Jacqueline Brevik

March 3, 2026

There is a distinct shift on the San Francisco Bay this time of year, a signal of longer afternoons returning and the gorgeous sunset reaches that reward windswept sailors.

As we prepare...

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Scenes from 2026 Three Bridge Fiasco_Philip Strause

The Three Bridge Fiasco is rarely just a race; it’s a tactical puzzle that...

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  • Angel Emilio Miranda

    The best sailing school in the Bay Area!

  • 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.

  • David Dolenc, Member

    I love sailing in the San Francisco Bay and greatly appreciate everything that MSC has to offer, the classes, clinics, club sails, racing and charters. I enjoy our supportive sailing community and use every opportunity to spend time on the water. After obtaining the certifications from MSC I did my first charter in Croatia in 2022 with my family. It was amazing and we’re looking forward to returning soon!

  • 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!

  • 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.

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