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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 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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Liveaboard Guide - Staying Overnight on an MSC Boat

Are you traveling a long distance to come sail with us? Looking for a place to stay overnight? Staying aboard one of our yachts may be a great option for you!

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Fleet Week Boating Safety

San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual celebration of our nation's Armed Forces.

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Oopses, Ouches, and Accidents – What Every MSC Charterer Needs to Know

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.

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