Philip Strause | Modern Sailing

Philip Strause

Instructor, Fleet Onboarding Coordinator

Philip got hooked on sailing after a family trip to the British Virgin Islands just before college. He joined as crew on a J/105 that campaigned throughout the Chesapeake Bay.

In 2013, Philip embarked on a solo sailing adventure, navigating his 1966 Bristol 27 from Annapolis, Maryland to Key West, Florida. After relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2015, he immersed himself in the local sailing scene, racing out of Berkeley Yacht Club.

Philip joined OCSC Sailing that same year where he honed his management skills as Club Manager, overseeing corporate events, flotillas, and adventure travel. He subsequently served as General Manager at Berkeley Yacht Club, then moved across the marina in 2021 as the General Manager of Inspire Sailing, bringing his extensive experience to each role. In 2022, Philip transferred to Modern Sailing Sausalito as General Manager and earned his USCG Captains license.

Currently, Philip continues to contribute to the sailing community as a valued member of the Modern Sailing team. He assists with fleet onboarding and shares his expertise as an exceptional sailing instructor.

Beyond his professional endeavors, he remains an active sailor. He and his wife Moni actively race Wolpertinger, a 1976 Santa Cruz 27, and frequently crews aboard Sea Star, a Cal 39.

 

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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!

  • Jessica Zittere, Member

    The Full Moon Sail with Skipper Bob Gutsgell was Ah-Mayzing!! The group dynamic was lovely and the views spectacular. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Thanks so much for the wonderful Club Sails, they are really great.

  • 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.

  • Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

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

  • 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!

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