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Modern Sailors in the 2023 Rolex Big Boat Series

September 28, 2023

Members of the Modern Sailing community have become a presence in San Francisco Bay yacht racing circles, even in the big world-caliber events like the Rolex Big Boat Series!

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How to Add Yourself to a Bareboat Waitlist

What if you want to charter a favorite boat or fleet level on a specific date or dates, but there is no availability?

Yes, you can add yourself to a waitlist!

Here's how:

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Member Resources, Website & Account How To's

Sail the Windward Islands 2024

Flotilla Dates: April 13-23, 2024

Discover St. Lucia and the enchanting Windward Islands of the Caribbean with Modern Sailing School & Club!

The Windward Islands offer a delightful cruising venue of lush tropical...

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Chartering, Global Destinations

Veterans save up to 20% on ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing

Modern Sailing and the ASA recognize the service and sacrifices of the men and women of our country’s armed forces. To show our gratitude and appreciation, military personnel are invited to...

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News & Events, ASA Sailing Courses, Specials

Modern Sailing Team to Race in the 2023 Rolex Big Boat Series!

September 6, 2023

Modern Sailing is excited to announce that we have entered a boat and team to compete in the 2023 Rolex Big Boat Series!

The San Francisco Bay is a world-class racing venue and the Rolex...

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News & Events

How to See Your Visit History in Your Mindbody Account

Are you tracking your on-the-water days while striving for a USCG Captains License or a...

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Member Resources, Website & Account How To's

Sail the Virgin Islands with Wild Rumpus!

Leave your cares behind and embark on an unforgettable all-inclusive Caribbean adventure with Wild Rumpus! Modern Sailing is pleased to partner with one of our instructors, Captain Scott...

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News & Events, Global Destinations, Skippered Sails

Sportboat Skipper Package

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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Specials

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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Specials

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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News & Events

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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News & Events

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

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Warren Leiden, Member

I try to get out on the water every week: out the Gate, around Angel, up Raccoon - I love it all. After 18 years as a member of OCSC in Berkeley, I learned to sail the bigger boats at Modern by taking ASA 103 and 104. My ASA 104 instructor Dave Russell was terrific. Also, Captain Bill Moreland has been very generous in giving informal advice whenever I’ve asked him. Thanks to Bill, I no longer have any anxiety about docking!
Danny Collins

The office staff was very accommodating in meeting my availability.
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.
Lisa Butzer Wilde

Thumbs up to (Club Skipper) Geoff (Love) and his wife Laura. I went on my first Club Sail on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They were terrific!
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.