AFTERGUARD
SAILING ACADEMY
Learn to Sail | Boat Rentals | Charters
LEARN TO SAIL WITH CONFIDENCE
The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist hopes it will turn, the realist adjusts their sails.
Year round ASA Courses for all levels
Offering classes and youth summer camps from our base in the beautiful Oakland estuary.
Why choose Afterguard?
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Expert Instruction from seasoned ASA-certified instructors, passionate about sharing their love for sailing.
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The no shouting sailing school. Learning designed to match your pace and keep things fun.
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Perfect location with easy access to the consistent brisk winds of the SF Bay. You'll gain practical, on-the-water experience that can be transferred to sailing anywhere in the world.
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Flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle and preferences. If you don't see the course you want get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Courses Offered:
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Basic Keelboat: Perfect for beginners, get acquainted with the basics of sailing in this entry-level course.
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Coastal Cruising: Expand your skills and confidence as you navigate coastal waters and chart longer sailing routes.
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Advanced Coastal Cruising: Aimed at experienced sailors, this course refines navigation, weather analysis, and more.
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Bareboat Chartering: Learn the ins and outs of chartering a sailboat independently in unfamiliar waters.
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Multihull: 2, 3 and 4 day catamaran bareboat and off-shore combo course options.
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Navigation: Master the art of navigation using traditional and modern techniques.
Private, custom and live aboard courses available on request. If you're attending a course from out of town, ask us about our tiny water house.
January 2-9, 2024
Join us to discover the beauty of the British Virgin Islands!
One of our best yet. Afterguard's destination sail to the stunning crystal-clear waters of the BVI. The timing of this trip ensures perfect weather and bustling seasonal attractions. Families can easily join our flotilla during the first week of January.
Experience the BVI's dry climate and clear Caribbean sea, a snorkeler's paradise with vibrant coral, reef fish, and accessible scuba wrecks. Encounter dolphins, turtles, rays, and much more marine life, creating an underwater 'eye orgasm' of colors and vitality.
Our sail plan includes Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Norman (aka Treasure) Island. Optionally, we can sail to Anegada for more sun-soaked adventures.