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This package can get you qualified to charter boats in our Berkeley Sportboat Fleet for day sails and goes even further to help you hone and refine your sportboat sailing skills.

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Silver Skipper Special

Learn to sail at Modern Sailing School and Club

This package gets you chartering for day sailing in the Bay!

- Modern Sailing Club Membership Initiation Fee
- ASA 101, Basic Keelboat
- ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
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Timan Eatherton returns to Modern to become an ASA Instructor!

July 31, 2023
by Mary Elkins

In October 2021, Modern Sailing bid fair winds and following seas to former Fleet Manager Timan "Timmy" Eatherton and his wife Ari as they headed out the gate to sail south for Mexico. If you're...

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Remembering "El Jefe" - Captain Kevin Holden

We at Modern Sailing are saddened by the passing of our member, instructor, and friend Kevin Holden, and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.

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Connecting Our Community - Crew List, social events, and more!

When you become a Modern Sailing member, you join a thriving and inclusive community of sailors to learn, practice, and enjoy sailing on San Francisco Bay with. Among your benefits as a Modern...

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Member Resources, Member Benefits, News & Events

Modern Sailing Berkeley's First ASA 104 on "Moon Dance"

Capt. Steve Matles and students Andrew, Jeff, and Maxine made Modern Sailing history as the crew of Berkeley's first ASA 104 course. In the process, students and instructor got to enjoy a taste of...

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News & Events, ASA Sailing Courses

Crew Corps

June 21, 2023

The Crew Corps is a volunteer group of Modern Sailing members who are available to help with crewing on Private Lessons and Checkouts when the student isn't able to bring crew of their own....

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Modern Members Participate in Advanced First Aid/CPR Course for Mariners

June 15, 2023

Three members of Modern Sailing, Arne Gelb, Alisa Driscoll and Elizabeth Henderson, were among those who recently participated in the no-prerequisite Advanced First Aid and CPR for Mariners course...

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Unlimited Sailing Sportboat Membership Program

Pay less to play more! Modern Sailing is excited to offer a membership program to make it easier for you to enjoy sailing more frequently! Pay no additional cost when you...

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ASA Sailing Courses, Chartering

Demystifying the Outboard Motor: A simple troubleshooting guide

You’ve had a great day out on the water sailing and are just about ready to get home. With the marina entrance in sight, you lower your outboard motor and try to start it.

…except nothing...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips

Beginning on Sportboats or Cruising Boats - How to Choose the Right Track for You

At Modern Sailing, we recognize that a broad range of interest areas exist within the world of sailing, and our two locations in Sausalito and Berkeley strive to provide the widest variety of...

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News & Events, ASA Sailing Courses

Welcome to Your Mindbody Customer Portal!

We're delighted to share the news that an important step in the Inspire Sailing and Modern Sailing merger process has been accomplished! All Berkeley-based student and member accounts have been...

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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.
Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

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

I've taken two classes at MSS&C and was very happy with the program. This is also a great club with lots of opportunities for camaraderie and practice on the water. The boats in the fleet are fantastic and kept in tip-top shape. I highly recommend for all sailors and would-be sailors!
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!