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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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Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

I would definitely recommend Modern Sailing to anyone who is interested in learning to sail the right way.
Andrew Goble, San Francisco

It has been wonderful sailing with MSC over the years. Please extend my thanks to the owners, management, and staff for unrequited professionalism and high standards in a charter fleet. I have sailed with several in my years and none nearly hold a candle to the quality of business and staff at Modern Sailing.
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.
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.
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.