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Angel Island - Dock or Moor and Go Explore!

Revised: 01/15/2025

Angel Island State Park is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay and is an attractive destination for bay boaters. Ayala Cove, accessible within Racoon Straight on the north side of...

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Local Cruising Guides, Chartering

Beat the Winter Chill: Sailing Tips for Winter Comfort

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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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips, News & Events

Remembering Bill Moreland

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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News & Events

Modern Sailing Shines at the 2024 Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade

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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Expand Your Sailing Horizon with a Dual-Site Charter Rating

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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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips, News & Events

How to Maximize Your ASA Sailing Course Success

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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News & Events, ASA Sailing Courses

Aron Solberg: Resolute Sailor – from Novice to Competitor

You would never guess it, but Modern Sailing Club Skipper and member Aron Solberg's love for sailing only began two years ago. A friend...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

Getting Rated to Charter with a Spinnaker - Elizabeth Henderson's Experience

Elizabeth Henderson, a dedicated Modern Sailing member and recipient of our 2023 Top Student award...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

Yes, You Can Sign Up for Membership Online!

Purchase your Modern Sailing Club Membership Initiation here and gain instant access to the many benefits of membership!

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News & Events

Jonathan Arena - A lifelong sailor with ever-expanding dreams

Modern Sailing member Jonathan Arena’s love for sailing started in an unlikely place: a quiet lake in the suburbs of Philadelphia. With no easy access to the ocean, he first discovered the thrill...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

Down and Up the Coast - Southbound ASA 108 and Northbound Delivery Recap

In our recent ASA 108, Offshore Passagemaking course aboard...

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Tahiti 2024 Flotilla Highlights

If the pictures are this strikingly beautiful, can you imagine how amazing the real thing must be? Yes, French Polynesia is a sailor's dream! For its dazzling, crystal clear waters, colorful...

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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!
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 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.
David Dolenc, Member

I love sailing in the San Francisco Bay and greatly appreciate everything that MSC has to offer, the classes, clinics, club sails, racing and charters. I enjoy our supportive sailing community and use every opportunity to spend time on the water. After obtaining the certifications from MSC I did my first charter in Croatia in 2022 with my family. It was amazing and we’re looking forward to returning soon!