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2024 Holiday Closures

MSC is open year-round, 7 days per week - with a few special exceptions. To allow our dedicated and hard-working staff to rest, sail, and enjoy celebrating the holiday season, our office and fleet...

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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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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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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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Great Charter Destinations Worldwide and the Best Times of Year to Sail There

Exploring the world by sail offers an unparalleled sense of freedom and adventure, and choosing the right charter destination can make all the difference. From the sun-soaked shores of the...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips, News & Events, Chartering

Team Chao Pescao’s 2024 Rolex Big Boat Performance Reflects A Year of Growth in the J/105 Class

The 60th edition of the Rolex Big Boat Series took place at the St. Francis Yacht Club from September 12 to 15th and it was as thrilling and challenging an event as ever. For the second year,...

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Meet Modern Sailing's 2024 Rolex Big Boat Series Team!

For the second year in a row, Modern Sailing has entered a team to compete in the Rolex Big Boat Series!

San Francisco Bay is renowned as a premier venue for racing, and the Rolex Big Boat...

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Empowering Bay Area Youth Through Sailing: Blue Water Foundation and Modern Sailing Member Volunteers

Founded in 1992, Blue Water Foundation is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to bringing the joys and challenges of sailing to under-served youths of the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the years,...

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From Novice to Elite: Jenny Maybee's Journey Through Modern Sailing's 3-Tiered Racing Program

Jenny Maybee's progress through Modern Sailing's 3-Tiered Racing Program has been nothing short of remarkable. From her...

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A West Indies Sailing Odyssey 2025

Our Spring 2025 flotilla takes you from St. Lucia's british history to the flavors of French Martinique - April 2 to 12.

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Local Cruising Guide: Sail to Berkeley

Ahoy, Modern Sausalito sailors! Looking for a refreshing change of scenery and an invigorating alternative to the Central Bay sailing routine? Set your course for Berkeley and discover why its...

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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!
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.
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 Boynton

The class was terrific. I know you must get many compliments about your sailing instructors...But I must tell you that Robert is outstanding. Having taught SCUBA, I really appreciate the way he is so sensitive to all on board, dealing with each so well, knowing quickly their strengths and weaknesses making each feel special and cared for.
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!