Register for a sailing clinic to make the most of every day on the water. At Modern Sailing, we are committed to your sailing education and building your confidence while on the water. From docking and sail trim to mooring and electronics, we’ll help you become a better sailor and hone your skills.
Sailing Skills Clinics for New and Returning Sailors
Sailing on San Francisco Bay is a challenging and exhilarating experience. Our extensive fleet of yachts ranging from 30 - 42 ft. offers a range of vessels for every skill level. If you are new to sailing, haven’t been at the helm in a while, or want to brush up on chartering and best practices, an Introductory Sail or Refresher Course is for you.
If you are comfortable with our Silver Fleet, have the required on-the-water experience, and are prepared to upgrade your San Francisco sailing experience, it’s time to take an upgrade clinic. The Gold Fleet Upgrade Clinic readies you to handle boats ranging from 33-37 ft. safely.
In-Depth Sailing Skills Clinics
Practice makes perfect - and that’s never been more accurate than polishing a sailing skill. In collaboration with our skilled and knowledgeable Captains, we have developed several sailing skills clinics to help both intermediate and advanced sailors alike.
Don’t let light winter wind get the better of you. Pick up the mooring ball on the first try, and learn how to utilize the navigation system on any boat, day or night. Clinics include:
- Mastering Sail Trim
- Light Wind Sailing Techniques
- Mastering Asymmetrical Spinnaker for Cruisers
- Angel Island Mooring Clinic
- Heavy Weather Sailing
- Electronic Piloting and Radar Clinic
- Night Sailing
- Platinum Docking and Maneuvering Clinic
- Development Clinics (Silver 30' - 32', Platinum 38' - 44', and Catamaran)
- Upgrade to Silver Fleet Clinic (for Sportboat certified sailors to upgrade to Silver Fleet)
- Sausalito Orientation Sail (for Berkeley charterers to get certified to charter out of Sausalito)
American Sailing Association Certified Docking Clinic
Modern Sailing is proud to offer the ASA 118, Docking Endorsement clinic. This one-day clinic will help you better understand how to dock a 30' - 32' boat in a variety of conditions. Take a closer look at propwalk and the effects of the current and wind on your boat while docking in a slip or alongside any dock.
Not sure where to start? We would be happy to help you. Email or give us a call at (415) 331-8250.