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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Seychelles Islands - discover a hidden gem in the Indian Ocean.

Modern Sailing is thrilled to announce our inaugural flotilla to the Seychelles Islands, a...

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Moisture topside on deck of a sailboat heading into the sunrise at Modern Sailing Berkeley by Jayson Fennimore

A Guide to Using Heaters and Dehumidifiers on Charter Boats

Keeping your sailboat warm, dry, and comfortable is essential for an enjoyable winter charter. The Modern Sailing fleet maintenance team equips each vessel with...

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by Mary Elkins, Former Digital Marketing Lead (Retired)

The Modern Sailing community mourns the passing of our Chief Operations Officer, School...

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A Night of Festive Fun with Our Members and Guests at the 38th Annual Winterfest event

This year, Modern Sailing made a spectacular appearance at the 38th Annual Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade, bringing our Club Sail members and...

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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.

  • 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!

  • John Kratochvil, Oregon

    I would like to compliment Stan Lander for his coaching, counseling and teaching Heavy Weather Offshore Sailing. Stan was very accommodating to all of the student's interests and shared his many years of insight on handling the boat in heavy seas. I would certainly recommend Stan and this course to sheltered waters sailors. My confidence in handling a boat of this size was certainly enhanced by the experience.

  • Esther C

    I took ASA 101 with them recently. They have the best customer service I've ever seen! I mistyped my address when I signed up online so didn't receive the textbook. I called and the lady immediately sent me another copy! Everyone at the club is super friendly.

  • Danny Collins

    The office staff was very accommodating in meeting my availability.

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