22+ Years in Oakland
ASA Certified Instructors
Fleet: 15 Keel 2 Cats & 10 Sm Boats
Top-Rated Bay Area Sailing School
Club Nautique- Welcome In
Former CN members you are Welcome at Afterguard to continue sailing or learning more about it. Afterguard has strong education reputation and solid boats to learn on. Can charter or join,
Afterguard respects your USSA certifications as is. We also can help with streamlined transition to ASA certs. If wish to join Afterguard, can join as individuals, group of friends or family.
Seychelles are stunning. There are 5 national languages and English is one of the most common. Islands with no one on them and others with modern marinas, a city and fascinating culture. Was told by a BVI charter captain, Seychelles beauty is BVIs x 15. Most beautiful sailing grounds in his experience.
Can take up to 4 yachts. Two port we can choose from to begin our adventure.
30% deposit to claim on of the berths. Each boat we are considering for our flotilla has 4 berths and 4 heads but getting deposits in place is what will hold the excellent 40-45' catamarans. There is lots of coral and excellent sailing and diving to be had. Click for more. Deposits to hold a berth start at $1837.05
Zero to SF Bay
Skipper
BK1, ASA 101 & 103
"One day of our sailing class is equal to 1+ year of self taught sailing." said David Wilhite, a sail-maker, at the time, auditing our ASA 101 course.
Enjoy a 10 day instruction journey, plus practice sails, evolving from new to sailing to a competent SF Bay Skipper.
Worldwide Charter Prep
If you have sailing experience, we start from where your skills are, to get you Certified for World Chartering. If new to sailing, the series includes 17 days of courses. Your sailing skills take a quantum leap. From new to sailing to World charter ready, on mono-hulls and catamarans.
Best Image of the Week
BVI images are coming from the 2026 trip. Will update over this coming weekend. This shot is Sunset at Bitter End Yacht Club, 2024.
