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Sailing out the Golden Gate and into open ocean isn’t just a bucket-list dream — it’s an achievable next step. Whether you’re looking to test the limits of your skills or just dip a toe beyond the...

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Team Chao Pescao CYC Midwinters January 18, 2026

Level 1 - Introduction Race Teams

Designed for those just completing our 4-Day Intro to Spinnaker Racing Clinic (or previous 2-...

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Folie à Deux docked at Ayala Cove, by Fred Bret-Mounet

by Fred Bret-Mounet, owner of Folie à Deux Lagoon 40'

December 10, 2024—13.6 knots! That’s the fastest we’ve ever sailed Folie à Deux, our Lagoon 40. But it came with a lesson: never sail to a timeline. We had to get someone to the La Paz...

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Modern Sailing Fleet Team out for a Sail

This week, April 21 to 25 marks the fourth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, a global recognition spearheaded by the...

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SYC photos by Gary Ferber Photography

Modern Sailing School and Club is excited to announce a collaboration with the prestigious Sausalito Yacht Club (SYC), a cornerstone of the Bay Area sailing community...

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Mooring at Ayala Cove_Angel Island Mooring Clinic

The San Francisco Bay offers exceptional sailing opportunities, but a successful charter requires more than just a well-equipped vessel. Modern Sailing provides members with a comprehensive suite...

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Julie Kim, Modern Sailing Member and Racer

Julie Kim's journey into the world of sailing began, unexpectedly, with a Mother's Day champagne sail in Santa Cruz in 2019. "I'd never been on a sailboat before,"...

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Capt. Kira Maixner_Offshore and Bay Area Racer, Sailing Instructor

Captain Kira Maixner brings a wealth of experience to Modern's Wind & Women program, from spearheading its revival at Modern Sailing to navigating thousands of nautical miles across the...

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J/105 Chinook on the San Francisco Bay

The J/105 has established itself as a cornerstone of one-design racing, and Modern Sailing is proud to offer this exceptional vessel to our Gold Fleet rated members. This isn't just a boat; it's...

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In celebration of Women's History Month, we at Modern Sailing are proud to highlight the remarkable organizations that not only empower women in sailing but also drive positive change in our...

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  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Emma & George Stubbs, Sausalito

    We just took our ASA 106 at a school in Rhode Island as we prepare for 6 months of cruising in the Caribbean. The class was great, but more than anything it made us really appreciate the quality of teaching and rigor at Modern Sailing. Even though we were the newest to sailing, the group seemed to think that we had the best fundamentals. We felt very well prepared and we see why Modern Sailing has the reputation it does.

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