Modern Sailing School and Club (MSC) is pleased to announce a signature partnership with the members of the St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC). By incorporating MSC's world-class instruction with your club's storied waterfront, we provide StFYC members with a direct path to enhance your adult sailing education, receive global certification, and invite you to expand your fleet access.
Benefits for StFYC Members offered by MSC:
- ASA Sailing Courses - Taught by MSC from the StFYC Docks
- ASA Certification Challenges - offered by MSC from StFYC Docks
- StFYC Members receive Special Pricing on ASA Courses at MSC
- StFYC Members receive 50% Discount on MSC Membership Initiation
Benefits for St. Francis Yacht Club Members at MSC
1. On-Site Sailing Courses from Modern Sailing at StFYC Docks:
Refine your skills without leaving the comfort of your home club. Modern Sailing brings its award-winning curriculum directly to you, offering the following suite of American Sailing Association (ASA) courses departing right from the St. Francis Yacht Club docks.
- ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing: build a foundation of precision and teamwork.
- ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising: learn the nuances of navigation as skipper.
- ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising: increase your confidence commanding larger performance cruising vessels.
- ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran: expand your training aboard multi-hull performance yachts with dual engines.
Custom Scheduling: While set dates are published in the weekly member digest, we specialize in Private Member Courses. To coordinate a custom certification for your group of fellow members, please contact your Sailing Director to arrange preferred dates. To ensure a high-tier, personalized learning environment, each course is limited to a maximum of four students and led by Modern Sailing's expert USCG-licensed instructors aboard a 30' cruising sailboat.
2. Fast Track for Experienced StFYC Sailors to Earn ASA Certifications:
Seasoned StFYC sailors who possess the skills but not the formal credentials, we offer ASA Course Challenges directly from your club's docks. As many international charter firms now require an International Proficiency Certificate ("IPC") for Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising, our challenge sessions provide an efficient path to eligibility. Secure your IPC and unlock the world's most presitgious cruising destinations. Learn more about Modern Sailing's ASA Course Challenge sessions in detail here.
3. StFYC Members receive Preferred Pricing on all Courses and Sailing Clinics at Modern Sailing:
As a benefit of your St. Francis Yacht Club membership, you enjoy preferred rates on the full spectrum of Modern Sailing's curriculum at our Sausalito and Berkeley locations.
- 10% Discount: on all ASA courses, in-house skill building clinics, and our Learn to Race program - applied to non-member pricing.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Access a vast schedule of offerings, from introductory basics to advanced offshore passage making.
4. Access the Modern Sailing Fleet from Two Locations: A 50% Initiation Benefit for StFYC Members:
For those of you who value the flexibility of a diverse, well-maintained charter fleet, members receive an invitation to join Modern Sailing Club with a 50% discount on the initiation fee. As an MSC member, you gain "on-demand" access to our varied fleet of sportboats, monohulls, and catamarans, and a vibrant, supportive sailing community. Visit our Membership page to learn more about the advantages of Modern Sailing Club membership.
Ready to formalize your credentials or schedule a private course?
Call to Enroll: (415) 331-8250 (Please identify yourself as a St. Francis Yacht Club member).
Modern Sailing is proud to support the local sailing ecosystem through our distinguished partnerships with:
Are you a member of a local yacht club? We'd like to know! Send us an email at office@modernsailing.com and tell us where you belong or which yacht clubs you'd like us to partner with for reciprocal benefits.
