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Catch the Wind - Collect the Points

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How to Get Started

There are many ways to get on the water with Afterguard, whether you’re looking to gain experience, meet fellow sailors, or just have fun. The more you sail, the better you become. Here’s how to get involved:

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Join our Crew List. This free member benefit helps connect you with opportunities on the water.

Be sure to note your certifications (BK1-106. How you want to participate - Crew or Skipper) and your goals.

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Skipper or Crew? Turn your sail time to reward time.

​If you are on a charter you earn points; Skipper=5 points, First Mate= 4 points, crew=3 points.

Why points? How to use them for classes.

BK1 - ASA 101 no points required.

ASA101 and ASA 103 - recommend 5 points, not required

ASA 103 to ASA 104 - require 10 points

ASA 104 to ASA 106 - require 25 points

Need to earn points prior to get your next class? How? Crew or work up to taking the helm to Skipper a Charter.

If you own your own boat, can document time out of the slip on waterways to get point recognition.

Points have value after classes:

​If taken all the classes for now, use points for charter.

100 points=half day on a 23' boat or $175 credit toward boat of choice

200 point=full day on a 23' boat or $250 credit toward boat of choice.

and.. points are cool.

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A. Volunteer as Crew on Member Sails or Charters - Earn 3-points

Join our crew list to be matched with opportunities aboard our monohulls (23’ to 45’) or our 35’ catamaran, sailing out of Oakland.

  • Sail with other club members during practice sails

  • Crew for individuals or groups during private charters

It’s a great way to log hours, improve your skills, and connect with the sailing community.

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B. Volunteer as Crew on Skippered Charters - Earn 3-points

We offer 3- to 8-hour skippered charters that often need one or two crew members, depending on your experience and certifications.

  • Support licensed captains during fun sails

  • Help host families, corporate teams, youth groups, bachelor or bachelorette parties, ash scatterings, and more

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C. Offshore Opportunities - Earn 7-points

Looking for a bigger adventure? Former students and other sailors sometimes seek crew for offshore passages.

  • If you have ASA 105, 106, or 107, these are excellent opportunities to gain sea miles and offshore experience.

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Want to Shake Off the Rust? Join a Practice Sail

Not certified or in classes yet? There are many ways to set sail with Afterguard. 

After classes keep your skills up and improve

  • Thursday Evening Sails: 5:15–8:15 PM (call to confirm)

  • 1st Sunday Bay Sails: Full-day group sails or flotillas

  • Sunday Practice Sails: 12:00–4:00 PM

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Need a First Mate to charter? The office can send a “shout out” to our

Competent Crew list to help you find someone looking to go sailing.

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We’d love to see you on the water. Come sail with us!

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