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.
Meet Our Newest Club Skippers, Winter 2024
With completion of our February Club Skipper Clinic, Modern Sailing proudly welcomes four new Club Skippers into our Club Sail program, marking another milestone for our growing community.
Bridging Waters: An MSC Member's Mission for Parkinson's Awareness, Inspired by Sailor Bertrand Delhom
Inspired by Bertrand Delhom, a sailor with Parkinson's Disease who is crewing aboard Neptune in the Ocean Globe Race, Modern Sailing member Amy Bridge is helping to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research.
How to Get Rated to Charter with a Spinnaker at Modern Sailing
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!
Modern Sailing's 2023 - a year to remember!
2023 was a year to remember, presenting many big "firsts" in Modern Sailing's history. Throughout this year, we've come together as eager newcomers, seasoned skippers, and everything between.
2023 Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade - maybe the brightest ever!
Year after year, the Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks Show is a favorite event of our members and staff, and 2023 did not disappoint! Mild weather, dozens of decorated boats, and a dazzling fireworks shows made this year's parade among the most spectacular in memory.
Setting Sail for Big Adventures: Three Ways to Prepare for Epic Voyaging
Have you found yourself bitten by the sailing bug, imagining buying a boat of your own to sail over far horizons? Are you harboring big dreams to charter abroad, cross oceans, or sail around the world? In this article, learn about the best ways to get prepared for cruising adventures and receive some words of advice and inspiration from experienced Modern sailors in our community.
Cruising Croatia 2023 Flotilla Highlights
As always, Croatia is an incredible cruising ground, the most active sailing area in Europe. While this can lead to crowded anchorages, there are ample alternatives to the more popular spots.
Club Race Teams Make Their Debuts
March 4, 2025 Update: Modern Sailing's Level 2 Racing got a "lift!" Now called Level 2 - Development Race Teams, see our updated Development Race Teams and schedule here.
J/99 "Mymble" Makes a Splash with Modern Sailors
Step aboard the J/99 named Mymble through the words of Modern sailors who've experienced the thrill and finesse that this exceptional vessel offers.