ASA 218, Docking Endorsement Instructor Qualification Clinic | Modern Sailing

ASA 218, Docking Endorsement Instructor Qualification Clinic

Are you ready to become an ASA 118, Docking Endorsement Instructor?

1. Are you a current ASA member, or willing to reactivate your membership?
2. Do you hold an ASA 203 Instructor Certificate, or will you simultaneously enroll in ASA 203? 

If you are able to respond "yes" the questions above, you're ready to become an ASA 118, Docking Endorsement Instructor!

Clinic Application

Apply for the ASA 218 IQC by sending us your completed ASA IQC Instructor Candidate Packet and Sailing Resume forms. (If you are applying to simultaneously enroll in consecutive ASA 203 and 218 IQCs, please note this on your application. You only need to submit one copy of each form.) Email your completed forms to office@modernsailing.com. Questions about the clinic or application process? Email us or call our office at (415) 331-8250.

Clinic Information

The ASA 218 IQC certifies an individual for teaching the ASA 118, Docking Endorsement Course at an ASA affilate school. ASA Instructor Certification Standards parallel those required for students, but at a much higher level with emphasis on teaching.  Certification requires the Instructor Candidate to pass written and oral examinations and pass an on-the-water skills evaluation by a certified ASA Instructor Evaluator. When the Candidate is successful, the Instructor Evaluator signs the Candidate's log book and the ASA issues the certification stickers by mail.

Clinic Price: $545

ASA Instructor Qualification Clinics Schedule

NOTE: Even though you can earn your ASA Instructor Certificate without holding a US Merchant Marine Credential (captain's license), you will not be eligible to work as an instructor on US federal waters without credentials/licensure.

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  • Salesforce (Ashley H.)

    Our team at Salesforce did the Corporate Regatta Team Buidling activity (August 2026). What a blast!! HIghly recommend for your next team activity. It's fun to be out on the water, but the skippers also did a great job of teaching us all the sailing basics. The race is set up well so that we all had a chance to try out different roles. We did it with 11 people across two boats but having more boats is also doable and would lead to even more competition.

  • John Kratochvil, Oregon

    I would like to compliment Stan Lander for his coaching, counseling and teaching Heavy Weather Offshore Sailing. Stan was very accommodating to all of the student's interests and shared his many years of insight on handling the boat in heavy seas. I would certainly recommend Stan and this course to sheltered waters sailors. My confidence in handling a boat of this size was certainly enhanced by the experience.

  • Lisa Butzer Wilde

    Thumbs up to (Club Skipper) Geoff (Love) and his wife Laura. I went on my first Club Sail on Sunday, January 18, 2026. They were terrific!

  • Ray Arceneaux

    The vessel was clean and in fine condition - very nice boat for training, well-equipped.

  • John Boynton

    The class was terrific. I know you must get many compliments about your sailing instructors...But I must tell you that Robert is outstanding. Having taught SCUBA, I really appreciate the way he is so sensitive to all on board, dealing with each so well, knowing quickly their strengths and weaknesses making each feel special and cared for.

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