In sailing, a "lee shore" is a precarious position where the wind threatens to pin a vessel against the coast. It is a trap that strips away your "sea room," the space needed to maneuver and make progress.
We are gearing up for the Sailing4Parkinson’s Regatta for Resilience April 11 & 12, 2026.
One of our favorite holiday traditions, now in its 38th year is the spectacular Sausalito Winterfest Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks show - and it's just around the corner!
You can journey towards the ultimate certification with the ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking Course (our southbound journey from Sausalito to Marina del Rey), or leap into real-world adve
Instructor & Photographer Capt. Andrea Geisinger shares her love for sailing out to the Farallones Islands - an incredible way to experience the beauty of the San Francisco Bay and California coast.
Captain Andrea Geisinger, a seasoned sailor with over 30 years of experience, recently completed an extraordinary offshore passage, sailing a Halberg Rassey 38’ – a full-keel monohull named Rägeboge – from O’ahu, Hawaii, to French Polynesia.
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.
by Fred Bret-Mounet, owner of Folie à Deux Lagoon 40'
December 10, 2024—13.6 knots! That’s the fastest we’ve ever sailed Folie à Deux, our Lagoon 40. But it came with a lesson: never sail to a timeline. We had to get someone to the La Paz airport, and the price was 40-knot gusts, 8-foot swells, and heavy reefing.
Terence Carey’s sailing journey has been one of steady growth and embracing new challenges.
