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Spring Forward Into Sailing Season
Sunset Bridge by Capt. Scott Paul & Berkeley Marina at Sunset by Jacqueline Brevik

March 5, 2025

Daylight Savings starts on March 9, bringing some seasonal changes to chartering at Modern Sailing. The changes...

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CYC & MSC Partnership: Reciprocal Access and Sailing Opportunities
Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) Clubhouse on Tiburon

February 27, 2025

Modern Sailing School and Club is honored to announce a new partnership with Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC), a landmark institution...

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San Francisco Bay: Where Love Sets Sail
Say "Yes!" to Unforgettable Memories

Any ordinary day when the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow on the San Francisco skyline, it catches your breath and becomes the highlight of your...

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Tying the Knot: Expert Tips from Modern Sailing Instructors
Sailor Knotting Rope

Knots are an essential part of sailing, and mastering them is a crucial skill for any sailor. They allow us to secure lines, control sails, and ensure the safety of...

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2024 Member Awards

The crisp air of a new year brings with it a time for reflection and celebration. At Modern Sailing, we cherish...

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Terence Carey's Bucket List Challenge

Terence Carey’s sailing journey has been one of steady growth and embracing new challenges. Like many new sailors, self-doubt was...

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What to Wear Sailing on San Francisco Bay - Three Rules to Keep You Warm and Dry

You may have heard that SF Bay is a great place to experience sailing. This is true! You may have also heard that it can get chilly out there. Also true! But by following three simple rules for...

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Berkeley Yacht Club Perks for Modern Members

February 1, 2025

Modern Sailing has been awarded "Adjunct Organization" status as identified in the Berkeley Yacht Club bylaws. An Adjunct Organization is a boating-related organization such as a sailing...

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Coho II Coastal Delivery Experience

August 17 - 23, 2025* and October 6 - 9, 2025*

Marina del Rey to Sausalito

We’re looking for motivated and skilled crew members to join us on a coastal upwind delivery of our Spencer 1330 Coho II...

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Your First Charter: 5 Essential Resources for New Modern Skippers

Congratulations, new skipper! You've proven that you have what it takes to safely sail on San Francisco Bay. Besides your sailing skills, what else will you need to know to ensure your first...

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Choose Your Adventure: ASA 105 & 106 - Separate Courses or a Combined Coastal Experience
Photos from ASA 105 in classroom or combined with ASA 106 advanced coastal cruising

We have two ways to achieve your advanced sailing goals. Read the description to find out which course options will best suit your needs.

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Three Bridge Fiasco – A Spectator’s Guide
Nirvana sailboat in the Three Bridge Regatta_by Kira Maixner

The iconic Three Bridge Fiasco is here, bringing thrill (and sometimes the doldrums), and strategy to San Francisco Bay this weekend! Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a curious spectator, we're here to help you make the most of the event, from onshore or aboard a chartered vessel.

Saturday, January 25 (Race Day)

Winter sailing on San Francisco Bay presents its own unique set of challenges and rewards, and this weekend is no exception.  Sailors can...

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  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • Ray Arceneaux

    The vessel was clean and in fine condition - very nice boat for training, well-equipped.

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2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668

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