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What are lazy jacks and stack packs? 

Lazy jacks are networks of lines that are rigged along each side of the mainsail from multiple points on the boom or a stack pack to a point on the...

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For his sixth consecutive year, Modern Sailing CEO Leigh Hunt participated in the Three Bridge Fiasco, a short-handed race hosted annually by the Singlehanded Sailing Society. Aboard the sloop...

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What is an in-mast furling mainsail?

Unlike a traditional mainsail that is hoisted and doused vertically with a halyard, an in-mast furling mainsail wraps around a tube inside a hollow...

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With new boats, destinations, programs, and the successes of our students, racers and members in 2019, Modern Sailing School & Club has much to celebrate!
Modern Sailing’s 2019 Top 10...

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For CEO Leigh Hunt, Modern Sailing’s first participation in the Baja Ha-Ha XXVI Cruisers Rally was the fulfillment of a dream many years in the making. Captains Kira Maixner, Jeff Cathers, and...

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8 Yachts. 54 Pirates. $17,780 Raised.

Sailors participating in the Leukemia Cup Regatta on Sunday, October 20 were rewarded with blissful sailing conditions on San Francisco Bay - warm...

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Some of San Francisco Bay's challenge and appeal as sailing grounds is the fascinating array of ships, tugboats and pilot boats, Coast Guard vessels, dredgers, tourist and commuter ferries, and...

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November 24 to December 4, 2019

Join Modern Sailing on an unforgettable adventure in the mystical Sea of Cortez this November 24 through December 4.  We will sail our very own Coho II, a 44' Spencer 1330 from Baja,...

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Looking for an ASA course that meets the demands of your busy schedule? Modern Sailing offers Custom ASA Courses to those interested in receiving the benefits of private instruction while earning...

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8/20/2019

Ahoy Fellow Members, Sailors, and of course Scallywags,

Have you ever wanted to find a way to channel your passion for sailing into helping others?

Up until October 2015, I had not....

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July 25, 2019

“When you get better, we’re gonna run a marathon together,” my wife Kathleen told her 30-year old sister Jean in 2003, as...

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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 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.

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