Course Enrollment and Cancellation Policies | Modern Sailing

Course Enrollment and Cancellation Policies

In order to ensure that every student receives the best education and most positive experience, we have a few enrollment and cancellation policies that we are asking everyone to follow. These policies apply to anyone enrolling in a course regardless of how they paid or the amount they paid. For example, a client who purchased a Basic Keelboat Sailing Gift Certificate from an auction, is subject to the same policies as someone who paid Modern Sailing full price for the course.

Enrollment Policies

  • Students must meet the prerequisites or complete a challenge.
  • Courses are for adults only - students must be 18 years old to participate. Parents may request a custom course or private lesson for students 16 and 17 years old, however he or she must be enrolled in the course with a parent.
  • To secure a spot in the course, students must pay the tuition in full.
  • Modern Sailing will allow students to enroll in an ASA 103 course prior to the completion of ASA 101. If the student does not pass ASA 101 prior to the first day of the ASA 103 course, no rescheduling fee will be charged.

Course Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel with greater than 30 days notice from the first day of your course, you will get a full refund.
  • If you cancel 29 - 15 days prior to the first day of your course, you will get a 50% refund.
  • If you cancel 1 - 14 prior to the first day of your course, you are not eligible for a refund.

 

ASA 105/106 Combination and ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking Course Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel the course with greater than 60 days notice from the first day of your course, you will get a full refund.
  • If you cancel 30 - 59 days prior to the first day of class, you will get a 50% refund.
  • If you cancel 1 - 29 days prior to the first day of class, you are not eligible for a refund.

Course Rescheduling Policy

  • If you need to reschedule your course before your course has begun, you can do so at no additional charge if you provide 30 days notice or greater.
  • If you need to reschedule within 29 - 15 days of the first day of class, you must pay a $295 rescheduling fee.
  • If you need to reschedule within 1 - 14 days of the first day of class, you must pay a $425 rescheduling fee.

 

ASA 105/106 Combination and ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking Course Rescheduling Policy

  • If you need to reschedule the course before the course has begun, you can do so at no additional charge if you provide 60 days notice or greater.
  • If you need to reschedule within 30 - 59 days of the first day of class, you must pay a 25% rescheduling fee.
  • If you need to reschedule within 1 - 29 days of the first day of class, you must pay a 35% rescheduling fee.

If a Student is unable to finish a course

  • If a student is unable to finish his or her course once it has begun, they can be a last-minute drop-in to a future course. If they reserve their spot 7 days or less than the course start date, a fee of $225 will apply. If they reserve their spot more than 7 days in advance, a $425 fee will apply. 

Low Enrollment Cancellation Policy

  • If the class minimum is not met, the enrolled student(s) will be given the option to reschedule or a full refund. ASA course enrollment cancellations are made 7 days prior to the first day of class.

Do you have questions? We would be happy to help you - email us or give us a call (415) 331-8250.

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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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • John Boynton

    The class was terrific. I know you must get many compliments about your sailing instructors...But I must tell you that Robert is outstanding. Having taught SCUBA, I really appreciate the way he is so sensitive to all on board, dealing with each so well, knowing quickly their strengths and weaknesses making each feel special and cared for.

  • 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!

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