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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  • 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.

  • Alisa Driscoll, Dual Site Member

    Here are some snaps of Our Saturday, August 20, 2022 Modern Sailing Expedition with Captain Robert Bivin, who was outstanding. Please convey photos and thanks to him. He is an outstanding individual, leader and sailing instructor. His knowledge and experience made us all feel safe and our Farallones Day Trip educational and just amazing. 

  • Trudy Flores

    Captain Jeff Cathers is really cool. I had such a great time on the Farallones Day Trip. It was actually my very best day of 2020. Thank you so much for coordinating the trip.

  • Esther C

    I took ASA 101 with them recently. They have the best customer service I've ever seen! I mistyped my address when I signed up online so didn't receive the textbook. I called and the lady immediately sent me another copy! Everyone at the club is super friendly.

  • 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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