Updated: 04/14/2026
Angel Island State Park is the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay and is an attractive destination for bay boaters. Ayala Cove, accessible within Racoon Straight on the north side of the island, has the largest public docks and moorings on the bay and is well-protected from wind and
Modern Sailing provides an exclusive member benefits program to reward our most frequent charterers!
Qualification for the Commodore's Club is based on the number of bareboat charters you do within a calendar year. All bareboat charters count - Sunset or Full Day.
For those of us at the helm, Memorial Day weekend signals the first three-day hall pass we’ve been waiting for all winter. Before we toss the lines, it’s worth taking a beat to look at the wake we’re leaving behind.
The journey of dedication, continuous learning, and finding the right support when the stakes are high is what it took to transform Modern Sailing member Jason Keel's sailing dream into his pursuit of freedom on the water.
March 3, 2026
There is a distinct shift on the San Francisco Bay this time of year, a signal of longer afternoons returning and the gorgeous sunset reaches that reward windswept sailors.
As we prepare for the clocks to "spring forward" on Sunday, March 8, Modern Sailing is ready to welcome this transition. Please note that our Regular Season policies and rates officially go into effect on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Exploring the world by sail offers an unparalleled sense of freedom and adventure, and choosing the right charter destination can make all the difference.
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.
Ready to elevate your sailing experience – especially in late fall and winter, or whenever wind conditions are light? Modern Sailing makes it possible for you to experience the uplifting joys of flying an asymmetrical spinnaker during your bareboat charters!
Flotilla Dates: April 13-23, 2024
Discover St. Lucia and the enchanting Windward Islands of the Caribbean with Modern Sailing School & Club!
The Windward Islands offer a delightful cruising venue of lush tropical islands draped with stunning bays and white sand beaches that spill into warm turquoise waters.
Sailing can be relaxing, refreshing, invigorating, and sometimes challenging. As an activity that involves human nature and working with the temperamental forces of wind and waves, an incident or accident that results in loss or damage can happen to any skipper.
Sausalito Location
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668
Berkeley Location
1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668