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Beat the Winter Chill: Sailing Tips for Winter Comfort

Moisture topside on deck of a sailboat heading into the sunrise at Modern Sailing Berkeley by Jayson Fennimore

A Guide to Using Heaters and Dehumidifiers on Charter Boats

Keeping your sailboat warm, dry, and comfortable is essential for an enjoyable winter charter. The Modern Sailing fleet maintenance team equips each vessel with heaters and dehumidifiers, strategically placed to combat dampness and cold.

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Expand Your Sailing Horizon with a Dual-Site Charter Rating

photo by Chris del Gandio_Sailing Helix, Beneteau 30.1 from MSC Sausalito to Angel island

Stretch your sea legs across the Bay. Modern Sailing offers the ultimate key to unlocking two distinct sailing fleets and destinations – Sausalito and Berkeley. Each location boasts its unique charm and challenges, promising unforgettable adventures on the San Francisco Bay.

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Great Charter Destinations Worldwide and the Best Times of Year to Sail There

Exploring the world by sail offers an unparalleled sense of freedom and adventure, and choosing the right charter destination can make all the difference.

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Chartering

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Dockside Briefings - Pre-Charter Orientations

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.

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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!

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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.

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Docking a Dual Rudder Sailboat

Dual rudders, also referred to as twin or double rudders, are becoming more and more common in modern sailboats, both cruising and performance yachts alike.

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Demystifying the Outboard Motor: A simple troubleshooting guide

You’ve had a great day out on the water sailing and are just about ready to get home. With the marina entrance in sight, you lower your outboard motor and try to start it.

…except nothing happens.

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What You Need to Know Before You Buy a Sailboat - Five steps to prepare for the reality of boat ownership

Are you new to sailing and already dreaming about buying your first boat? There’s something so alluring and romantic about the idea of buying a boat, cutting the dock lines, and sailing away.

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