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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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.

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2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
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