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Anchor and Windlass Tips for Modern Members

Among the Modern Sailing fleet, windlasses and ground tackle vary from boat to boat. Learn where to find information about your chosen boat's specific equipment. A few additional tips will help...

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Phase I Reopening: Limited Bareboat Chartering for Members

Updated May 19, 2020

Modern Sailing begins phased re-opening with bareboat chartering modifications to respect safe physical distancing requirements.

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Thank You for Helping MSC Weather The COVID-19 Closure

April 2, 2020

We're thanking all our members and students who will pre-purchase the coming season’s sailing activities with discount promo codes applicable to ASA courses, clinics, and more! Learn how to apply...

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COVID-19: Operations Suspended To Protect Our Community

March 25, 2020

To help prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, all sailing operations have been suspended. Please read this important message from our CEO, Leigh Hunt.

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Sailing Books, Film, YouTube Channels, & More!

We know - it's not easy for a sailor to be stuck at home. Your friends at MSC are here to help (from a safe distance)! Here's a list of sailing and nautical-themed books, films, YouTube channels,...

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2019 MSC Member Awards

Every March at Modern Sailing School & Club, we take a moment to recognize members who have taken the helm and sailed the extra nautical mile during the previous year. Here are the winners of...

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Caribbean Flotilla 2020 Highlights

In January, more than 20 Modern Sailing captains and crew gathered on Antigua to embark on a 10-day sailing adventure in paradise. Two skippered catamarans and three bareboat monohulls took to the...

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10 Tips to Prevent and Remedy Seasickness

Seasickness is an uncomfortable subject, but one that can affect even the most ardent and experienced sailors and sea-goers. To make the most of your time on the water, learn what causes...

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Partner Memberships & Referral Bonuses - Sharing is Caring!

Love to share your love of sailing with your friends and loved ones? Learn about two ways Modern Sailing members can share the rewards of sailing and club membership with others.

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Sailing With Lazy Jacks and Stack Packs

What are lazy jacks and stack packs? 

Lazy jacks are networks of lines that are rigged along each side of the mainsail from multiple points on the boom or a stack pack to a point on the...

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2020 Three Bridge Fiasco - Strong Tides, Light Winds, and Close Encounters

For his sixth consecutive year, Modern Sailing CEO Leigh Hunt participated in the Three Bridge Fiasco, a short-handed race hosted annually by the Singlehanded Sailing Society. Aboard the sloop...

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The Ins and Outs of In-Mast Furling Mainsails

What is an in-mast furling mainsail?

Unlike a traditional mainsail that is hoisted and doused vertically with a halyard, an in-mast furling mainsail wraps around a tube inside a hollow...

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  • John Kratochvil, Oregon

    I would like to compliment Stan Lander for his coaching, counseling and teaching Heavy Weather Offshore Sailing. Stan was very accommodating to all of the student's interests and shared his many years of insight on handling the boat in heavy seas. I would certainly recommend Stan and this course to sheltered waters sailors. My confidence in handling a boat of this size was certainly enhanced by the experience.

  • John Kipping

    The meeting room was quite adequate and the location most convenient, but the course outline and instruction were outstanding. Modern Sailing is fortunate to have such a well organized instructor in Mr. Stan Lander who teaches very well from a rich professional background. Mr. Lander was generous with his time and patiently in helping students who needed more attention or time in understanding various aspects of the curriculum.

  • Andrew Goble, San Francisco

    It has been wonderful sailing with MSC over the years. Please extend my thanks to the owners, management, and staff for unrequited professionalism and high standards in a charter fleet. I have sailed with several in my years and none nearly hold a candle to the quality of business and staff at Modern Sailing.

  • Alisa Driscoll, Dual Site Member

    Here are some snaps of Our Saturday, August 20, 2022 Modern Sailing Expedition with Captain Robert Bivin, who was outstanding. Please convey photos and thanks to him. He is an outstanding individual, leader and sailing instructor. His knowledge and experience made us all feel safe and our Farallones Day Trip educational and just amazing. 

  • Lisa Butzer Wilde

    Thumbs up to (Club Skipper) Geoff (Love) and his wife Laura. I went on my first Club Sail on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They were terrific!

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