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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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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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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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News & Events, Global Destinations

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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The Ultimate Guide to Sailing San Francisco Bay

Welcome to your comprehensive resource for exploring the vibrant and diverse sailing experiences that the Bay Area has to offer! This guide, consisting of our top Member Resources articles, offers...

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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.
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!
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.
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.
Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

I would definitely recommend Modern Sailing to anyone who is interested in learning to sail the right way.