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Dockside Briefings - Pre-Charter Orientations

At Modern Sailing, we understand that choosing the perfect boat for your charter can sometimes be challenging, especially if you're accustomed to a particular vessel and you haven't tried others with configurations that may be unfamiliar to you.

That's why we're here to help you expand your sailing horizons and explore new options with confidence. 

We're excited to introduce our new complimentary offering: the "Dockside Briefing!" You can receive a Dockside Briefing for the following boats:

*All first time charters aboard the Premier Tier Beneteaus must start with a mandatory dockside briefing. Please allot 15-minutes the morning of your first Premier Tier charter (schedule 10am or later).

What is a Dockside Briefing?

This personalized session takes place right at the dock where one of our knowledgeable team members will meet you. They'll provide a comprehensive introduction and walk-through of your chosen boat, highlighting its unique features and important aspects you should know for your journey.

Whether it's understanding the layout, operating specific equipment, or mastering any quirks, our goal is to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared to sail smoothly.

Important Details About Dockside Briefings

  • Our team can accomodate a dockside briefing after 10:00am.
  • Please plan to arrive to receive your briefing before your crew arrive.
  • Allot for at least 15 minutes to receive your Dockside Briefing.
  • If you can, please call us in advance to schedule the right time before your planned departure.

How To Book a Dockside Briefing

When making your charter reservation online, add a note that you'd like to request a Dockside Briefing, as shown in the screenshot below. Please let us know the time you plan to arrive at the boat.


 

If you're making your reservation over the phone or by email, be sure to inform your Customer Service Representative that you'd like a Dockside Briefing.

When you arrive at the boat on the day of your charter, please give us a call on VHF channel 71 to let us know you're ready to receive your briefing.

It's that easy! So, why not take advantage of this valuable resource and broaden your sailing experience with ease?

Do you have questions about Dockside Briefings? Please contact us. We're happy to help!

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

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