Afterguard Sailing Adventures Youth Academy began offering nonprofit educational sailing programs in 2003. By 2006, we became an official Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) provider, offering off-campus Math and Science enhancement through sailing for 9th to 11th grade students. These 32-week courses include PE credit and, for a select number of students, a Community Service and first-job training pathway.

 

We are currently partnered with Arise High School, Street Academy, and the Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) to continue this important work.​

 

Program Design and Leadership

Afterguard owner Mary Swift Swan brings extensive experience in developing ASA and scholastic sailing programs. She has created custom programs for:

 

• Mills College

• Cal State Monterey Bay

• Oakland International High School

• Sea Scouts

• Boys and Girls Club

• Oakland Parks & Recreation

 

Programs range in length from single-day workshops to full 32-week semester or year-long formats, depending on the school or group’s needs.