The winds and tidal currents of San Francisco Bay can be challenging to sailors not only when sailing out on the bay, but especially when maneuvering in and out of dock slips. Join us for this one-day course in which you will learn strategies and techniques to safely and efficiently dock a 30' - 32' auxiliary-powered sailboat in a variety of conditions. Hands-on practice will increase your overall boat handling confidence while you gain knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, engine and steering controls, proper use of dock lines, crew communication, and safety.
The Docking and Manuevering Made Easy - The Essential Guide to Docking & Manuevering Your Monohull Sailboat & Catamaran by Lisa and Andy Batchelor textbook is included with your purchase of this course and will be mailed to you. If you wish to pick up your textbook in person or if you sign up less than a week from your course, please contact our office. Optionally, you may purchase the Docking and Manuevering Made Easy book directly from the ASA. Advance study of your textbook will help you prepare for the multiple-choice examination to receive your ASA 118, Docking Endorsement certification.
This course is available at both our Berkeley and Sausalito locations.
Note: When you successfully complete the ASA 118 course at a Modern Sailing location on the opposite side of the Bay from where you received your ASA 103 certification (or charter Fleet Rating), you will be given an "All Sites" rating that allows you to charter boats from all locations, enhancing your sailing experiences across the San Francisco Bay.
Note on Course Prerequisite Recency:
- If you have completed ASA 103 within the past 3 years and fulfilled your on the water prerequisites, you are ready to enroll.
- If you completed ASA 103 more than 3 years ago, and have sailed since but not with Modern Sailing, please submit a recent Sailing Resume.
- If it has been more than 3 years since you were last on the water, you can fulfill the recency requirement by booking an ASA 111-103 Sailing Review. Please contact our team to discuss scheduling and your path to ASA 118.
There are three ways to sign up for this course - by phone (415) 331-8250, email, or by clicking the link below.
