At Modern Sailing, we are constantly refining our curriculum to ensure our sailors are not just trained, but confident when they hit the starting line.
Captain Kira Maixner brings a wealth of experience to Modern's Wind & Women program, from spearheading its revival at Modern Sailing to navigating thousands of nautical miles across the Atlantic and Pacific. Now she leads the first Level 1 Women's Introduction Race Team format aboard Chinook, J/105 in the CYC Friday night races this Spring. Her expertise, honed in prestigious races like the Rolex Big Boat Series and extensive offshore passages, makes her an invaluable mentor for aspiring female racers.
Team Chao Pescao J/105: SYC Chili Midwinters
Team Mymble J/99: BYC Chowder Races & BYC Midwinters
The J/105 has established itself as a cornerstone of one-design racing, and Modern Sailing is proud to offer this exceptional vessel to our Gold Fleet rated members. This isn't just a boat; it's an invitation to experience San Francisco Bay sailing at its finest. Modern Sailing proudly offers our Gold Fleet members not one, but four J/105s – two at our vibrant Berkeley base: Resolute and Nirvana, and we're days away from welcoming Chinook to join Chao Pescao in Sausalito. This abundance creates a unique opportunity for both exhilarating racing and memorable cruising explorations.
March 4, 2025 Update: Modern Sailing's Level 2 Racing got a "lift!" Now called Level 2 - Development Race Teams, see our updated Development Race Teams and schedule here.
Three Bridge Fiasco race teams encountered mixed conditions on Saturday, ending the day thankfully with more wind than they usually see this time of year.
This summer, Mark participated in the 2022 Pacific Cup Race, double-handing his Hanse 342 "Twelve-Winded Sky" with crew member Randy Leasure. Read in Mark's own words about his dramatic experience racing across the Pacific Ocean and the intense highs, lows, and learnings that he encountered along the way.
