AFTERGUARD
SAILING ACADEMY
Learn to Sail | Boat Rentals | Charters
LEARN TO SAIL WITH CONFIDENCE
Raise your sail 1 foot and you get 10 feet of wind.
Chinese Proverb
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS JOINING AFTERGUARD
There is a one time $500 membership initiation cost to become a member. This fee can be waived when enrolling in three or more courses at membership initiation. One year of membership dues is required. The first year of whatever level is chosen is paid up front. Starting with the second year, dues can be paid monthly (recurring), or annually (saving 1mo). Membership continuation is optional.
Big Savings as a Charter Member
Charter Members can enjoy the special rates of 20% off courses and 40% off charter fleet rates, plus many social benefits. Monthly Member Credit $50, to use for the Group Practice Sails. Afterguard Members have their own special events, and enjoy cross membership in Oakland sailing Meetup at no additional charge. Lots to keep you sailing and meeting others who love to sail.
Monthly rates: $50 Solo, $75 Duo
Pay annually: $550 Solo, $825 Duo
Fleet: 15-23' =7 boats, 25-27'=4 boats,
31-32' =3 boats, 34-35' =2 boats, 45' =1 boat, Catamarans =1 boat,
Dinghy 8-12' =10 boats
Inflatables 7-12' =4 boats plus a hydrobike
= 32 watercraft.
Chief Members Sail 15'- 23' as much as they want. Great for frequent sailors.
Chief Members, carry forward all the benefits of a Charter Members, and have unlimited use of boats 15'-25' --- once certified to ASA103. Need Competent Crew or First Mate onboard. Must have your own towing insurance for saltwater(!), plus the CA Boater's Card.
NEW Benefits: docking clinic and outboard workshop included!
Monthly rate: $225 Solo, $325 Duo
Annually (save1mo) =11mo: $2475 Solo, $3575 Duo
Fleet:
Montgomery 15'
(6) Ranger 23'
= 7 boats
Skipper Members sail 15' - 27' as much as they want
Skipper Members carry forward all the benefits of a Chief Member and have unlimited use of mid size vessels, once certified to ASA 103. Can take boats 15' - 27' with 1 competent crew or First Mate onboard.
Must have saltwater towing insurance and a CA Boater's Card.
NEW Benefits: docking clinic, diesel engine troubleshooting workshop
and MSD plumbing practicum included!
Monthly rate $ Solo, $ Duo
Pay Annually=11mo: $ Solo, $ Duo
Fleet:
Montgomery 15', (6) Ranger 23',
(2)Cal-2 25',
Ericson 27', Islander 28'
= 11 boats
Captain Members sail boats up to 32'
as much as they want
Captain Members sail our larger size vessels once certified to ASA 104. Can take boats up to 32' with min of 1 Competent Crew or First Mate. Must have saltwater towing insurance and a CA Boater's Card.
NEW Benefits: docking clinic, mooring clinic
and MSD plumbing workshop included!
Monthly rate: $385 Solo , $485 Duo
Pay Annually=11mo: $4235 Solo, $5335 Duo
Fleet:
Montgomery 15', (6) Ranger 23'
(2)Cal-2 25', Ericson 27', Islander 28'
Pearson 31', Pearson 32', Ericson 32'
=14 boats
Commodore Members
can overnight on boats 34'-45'
Commodore Members carry forward all the benefits of a Captain Member and have unlimited use of our vessels up to 35', once certified to ASA 104. Benefit of 50% discount for chartering Ohana (45') or Angel (cat 35'), once properly certified. Must have First Mate onboard, saltwater towing insurance and a CA Boater's Card.
NEW Benefits: docking clinic, anchoring workshop
and dinghy practicum included!
Monthly rate $425 Solo, $525 Duo
Pay Annually=11mo: $4675 Solo, $5775 Duo
Fleet:
Montgomery 15', (6) Ranger 23',
(2)Cal-2 25', Ericson 27', Islander 28'
Pearson 31', Pearson 32', Ericson 32'
Targa 34', Hunter Legend 35',
= 16 boats unlimited
Beneteau 45', Fountaine Pajot 35'
=2 boats at 50%
Cat Commodore Members
sail the catamaran as much as they want
Cat Commodore Members carry forward all the benefits of a Commodore Member and have unlimited use of Angel, our Fountaine Pajot 35', once ASA114 certified. Need First Mate onboard with min. ASA104. Must Have saltwater towing insurance and a CA Boater's Card.
NEW Benefits: twin screw docking clinic, anchoring workshop
and dinghy practicum included!
Monthly rate $825 Solo, $925 Duo
Pay Annually=11mo: $9075 Solo, $10175 Duo
Fleet:
Montgomery 15', (6) Ranger 23',
(2)Cal-2 25', Ericson 27', Islander 28'
Pearson 31', Pearson 32', Ericson 32'
Targa 34', Hunter Legend 35',
Beneteau 45', Fountaine Pajot 35'
=18 boats at 50%
Membership is a great way to advance knowledge and to have easy affordable access to a fleet of boats. Membership makes you part of Afterguard Family. Start and end your sail from a welcoming place to share your sailing adventures.
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All Members save 20% on courses. After initiation, can save 5% more if enrolling in a set of 2+ combination enrollments.
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All Members save 40% on boat rentals for all boats or for boats larger than their Active unlimited use group.
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Membership crossover to Oakland Sailing Meetup Group.
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Invitation to Oakland Yacht Club social events and races.
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Sign up for the Crew Call Group
Member Benefits include: Member monthly credit ($50): one free weekly practice sail or can apply to 1st Sunday fun Bay Sail. Summer months host monthly post sail BBQs. Other benefits are: priority for sign-ups - first call on limited space courses and special events, crewing options for skippered charters, very affordable refresher rates.. Members can use the Small boat fleet (Catalina 12.5', Montgomery 15', inflatables, hydro-bike for $15-30 an hour. Members who want to learn to work on boats can help with restoration projects and once past the learning stage, can earn 'boat use' credits.