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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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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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  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

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