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A refreshing sailing "stay-cation" on San Francisco Bay is a very accessible way to enjoy the beauty of cruising close to home! When you charter for two or more...

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Member Resources, Member Benefits

2022: A Look Back at Some of Our Favorite Highlights

Before we leave 2022 in our wake, we'd like to take a fond last glance at some of the highlights of the year at Modern Sailing.

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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. This...

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Member Resources, Sailing & Charter Tips

Sailing the Whitsunday Islands - Richard Pon's Experience

Richard Pon has been a Dual Site member of Modern Sailing School & Club since 2021. A former member of...

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

Meet Three of Our Newest Club Skippers!

In November, Modern Sailing graduated a new batch of Club Skippers from our most recent Club Skipper Clinic. Meet three of our newest Club Skippers – Rik Williams, Christopher Dann, and Bill...

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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! The gentle movements of the boat,...

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Vincent Latour's US Virgin Islands Charter Experience

In April 2022, Club Skipper Vincent Latour and member Julia Frink chartered a 40' catamaran in the US Virgin Islands with Neethling and Karlien Prinsloo and Bob and Karen Fernandez, friends they...

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

How To Find Your Way Back to Harbor in the Dark or Fog

The infamous San Francisco Bay fog can catch anyone off-guard, making this article a must-read for every Modern Sailor. Prepare to navigate back to base in poor visibility by following this...

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Sail Italy 2022 Flotilla Photo Journey

In September, twenty-six Modern sailors headed to Italy to cruise the spectacular Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Naples.

The photos captured by Trip Leader Captain Stephen Spoja and our CEO...

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News & Events, Global Destinations

Sailing the Aeolian Islands of Italy - Steve Fillipow's Experience

In this Members Review Destinations article, Steve Fillipow shares his thoughts about sailing among of Aeolian Islands around Sicily.

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Member Resources, Members Review Destinations

Fleet Week Boating Safety

San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual celebration of our nation's Armed Forces. With air shows and flight demonstrations, the Navy Parade of Ships and public ship tours, and many other attractions...

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Modern and Inspire Instructors Race in the Rolex Big Boat Series

Students at Modern Sailing and our partner site Inspire Sailing are fortunate to learn from some phenomenal instructors who continually...

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News & Events, Racing Program

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Mike, Santa Rosa, California

All of the courses and my instructors (JT and Stan) were extremely professional and full of knowledge and experience. I found I was able to learn from their experiences beyond the scope of the courses, and look forward to future opportunities to do so. I would highly recommend Modern Sailing to anyone.
Jessica Zittere, Member

The Full Moon Sail with Skipper Bob Gutsgell was Ah-Mayzing!! The group dynamic was lovely and the views spectacular. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Thanks so much for the wonderful Club Sails, they are really great.
Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

I would definitely recommend Modern Sailing to anyone who is interested in learning to sail the right way.
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.
John Clark

Every aspect of Modern Sailing - training, syllabus, course materials, quality of the boats, quality of the instructors, and the very friendly and helpful staff - exceeded my expectations. Modern Sailing has a first class sailing program in an environment with challenging winds and currents. I look forward to coming back to charter a boat and certainly plan to continue my sailing training.