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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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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

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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Member Resources, Local Cruising Guides, News & Events

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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Member Resources, Local Cruising Guides, Sailing & Charter Tips, News & Events

Captain Tyler Cobbett’s Bermuda to Newport Yacht Delivery, May 2024

Captain Tyler Cobbett shares his adventure of delivering a yacht from Bermuda to Newport, Rhode Island in this insightful article. As Tyler's first passage experience more than 25 miles from land...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight

Sailors Giving Back to the Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts and How You Can Help

July 3, 2024

The Windward Islands of the Caribbean have long been treasured by cruising sailors, including many of us in the Modern Sailing community. Over the years, dozens of us have enjoyed the beauty and...

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Reuven Trabin's Lifelong Passion for Small Boat Sailing

Reuven Trabin’s journey into the world of sailing began in the late 1970s aboard simple sailboats on the warm waters of Israel, where the thrill of harnessing the wind ignited an enduring passion...

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Member Resources, Sailor Spotlight, News & Events

First Impressions of the J/24 Sportboat - by Spinnaker Sailing Instructor Dave Goeke

Dave Goeke, a seasoned sailor with over 40 years of experience on the Bay, recently had his first encounter with the J/24 sportboat model. Despite his extensive sailing background, Dave had...

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Dockside Briefings - Pre-Charter Orientations

At Modern Sailing, we understand that choosing the perfect boat for your charter can sometimes be challenging, especially if you're accustomed to a particular vessel and you haven't tried others...

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

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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!
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 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.
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.
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.