Introducing Wind & Women
Are you or someone you know interested in learning to sail with an all-women crew? Join Wind & Women - Modern's women's sailing program! While we believe that anyone can learn from any of our excellent instructors, we are eager to create a supportive and encouraging program in which women support women in achieving their sailing goals.
Women Take the Helm
The legacy of women in sailing dates back to the 1700s with infamous pirates Anna Bonney and Hannah Reed aboard the pirate sloop Revenge. Throughout history, women have been making their mark in the sailing community, setting circumnavigation records, leading all-female race teams and making it clear that the sea is a big enough challenge for both men and women. From Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz, the first woman to circumnavigate the world, to Laura Dekker - the youngest, and Jeanne Socrates - the oldest, female sailors have been adding their finesse to sailing for centuries. (To read more about cool women sailors, see Women aboard: the most famous female sailors of all time.)
Women Learning to Sail on San Francisco Bay
Wind & Women is focused on building this legacy and growing the community of female sailors who make the Bay Area their home. Taught by Captains Kira Maixner, Laura Parent, Katie Cornetta, Andrea Geisinger, Mindy Oppenheim, and several others, courses accommodate all skill levels and provide an inclusive and open atmosphere for learning how to sail safely and confidently. Take the helm, hone your skills, and skipper like a pro - join Wind & Women and sign up for one of our American Sailing Association courses!
There are three ways to sign up for Wind & Women courses - call (415) 331-8250, email us, or check the Schedule and enroll online. Pricing for Wind & Women courses is the same as for co-ed courses.
Finding Wind & Women courses on our schedule is easy - simply go to the Schedule page and click the "All Classes" drop-down list, as shown in the screenshot below.
Inspiring Women Sailors in Our Community
The amazing women sailors in our community are too numerous to count! ...But if you need some inspiration, here are just a few we've previously spotlighted in articles on our website.
- Heather Stewart's Inspiring Journey: Sailing Toward Confidence
- Koren Leslie Cohen - from beginner to boat owner in less than 3 years!
- Regina Riordan, Club Skipper
- Elizabeth Henderson, 2023 Top Student
- Lily Bragg, 2023 Club Ambassador
- Lee Thomas's Long-Distance Relationship with Sailing
- Racing Around the World for a Cause - Holly Williams and Team UNICEF
- From Novice to Elite: Jenny Maybee's Journey Through Modern Sailing's 3-Tiered Racing Program
Do you know of any amazing female sailors in our community who should be featured in a Sailor Spotlight article? Let us know!
