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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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photo by Chris del Gandio_Sailing Helix, Beneteau 30.1 from MSC Sausalito to Angel island

Stretch your sea legs across the Bay. Modern Sailing offers the ultimate key to unlocking two distinct sailing fleets and destinations – Sausalito and Berkeley. Each location boasts its unique...

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Are you going for one or more ASA certifications? Want to know what you can do to maximize your odds of successfully completing your course? What are some of the scenarios that may lead to course...

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  • 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.

  • Trudy Flores

    Captain Jeff Cathers is really cool. I had such a great time on the Farallones Day Trip. It was actually my very best day of 2020. Thank you so much for coordinating the trip.

  • 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.

  • Sara Jane G.

    I've taken two classes at MSS&C and was very happy with the program. This is also a great club with lots of opportunities for camaraderie and practice on the water. The boats in the fleet are fantastic and kept in tip-top shape. I highly recommend for all sailors and would-be sailors!

  • 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!

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