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Three yachts in our Sausalito Fleet, Bora Bora (Beneteau Oceanis 34.1), Survivor (Beneteau Oceanis 38) and Liberty (Beneteau Oceanis 38.1), in addition to one yacht in our Berkeley Fleet, Firefly...

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Dual rudders, also referred to as twin or double rudders, are becoming more common in modern sailboats, both cruising and performance yachts alike. Since dual rudder boats handle differently than...

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Sailing out the Golden Gate and into open ocean isn’t just a bucket-list dream — it’s an achievable next step. Whether you’re looking to test the limits of your skills or just dip a toe beyond the...

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Folie à Deux docked at Ayala Cove, by Fred Bret-Mounet

by Fred Bret-Mounet, owner of Folie à Deux Lagoon 40'

December 10, 2024—13.6 knots! That’s the fastest we’ve ever sailed Folie à Deux, our Lagoon 40. But it came with a lesson: never sail to a timeline. We had to get someone to the La Paz...

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Modern Sailing Fleet Team out for a Sail

This week, April 21 to 25 marks the fourth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, a global recognition spearheaded by the...

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SYC photos by Gary Ferber Photography

Modern Sailing School and Club is excited to announce a collaboration with the prestigious Sausalito Yacht Club (SYC), a cornerstone of the Bay Area sailing community...

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Mooring at Ayala Cove_Angel Island Mooring Clinic

The San Francisco Bay offers exceptional sailing opportunities, but a successful charter requires more than just a well-equipped vessel. Modern Sailing provides members with a comprehensive suite...

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Julie Kim, Modern Sailing Member and Racer

Julie Kim's journey into the world of sailing began, unexpectedly, with a Mother's Day champagne sail in Santa Cruz in 2019. "I'd never been on a sailboat before,"...

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Capt. Kira Maixner_Offshore and Bay Area Racer, Sailing Instructor

Captain Kira Maixner brings a wealth of experience to Modern's Wind & Women program, from spearheading its revival at Modern Sailing to navigating thousands of nautical miles across the...

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J/105 Chinook on the San Francisco Bay

The J/105 has established itself as a cornerstone of one-design racing, and Modern Sailing is proud to offer this exceptional vessel to our Gold Fleet rated members. This isn't just a boat; it's...

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  • 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 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • Jessica Zittere, Member

    The Full Moon Sail with Skipper Bob Gutsgell was Ah-Mayzing!! The group dynamic was lovely and the views spectacular. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Thanks so much for the wonderful Club Sails, they are really great.

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