ASA 116 - Dinghy & Outboard Endorsement | Modern Sailing

ASA 116 - Dinghy & Outboard Endorsement

One Day, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The ASA 116 Dinghy and Outboard Endorsement offers practical training in handling and maintaining dinghies and their outboard motors. You'll become familiar with essential terminology, learn safe operating procedures, and develop the skills to maneuver a dinghy in various situations. The course covers all aspects of dinghy use, from launching and boarding to securing your dinghy at a busy dock or yacht. You'll practice key techniques such as safe docking, emergency engine troubleshooting, and deploying anchors. Additionally, the endorsement includes crucial care and maintenance skills, enabling you to keep your dinghy and outboard in excellent condition. This course will build your confidence and competence in all areas of dinghy operation, preparing you for any on-water scenario.

The Going Ashore Made Easy - the Essential Dinghy & Outboard Manual 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 Going Ashore Made Easy book directly from ASA. Advance study of your textbook will help you prepare for the multiple-choice examination to receive your ASA 116, Dinghy & Outboard Endorsement certification.

This course is available at both our Berkeley and Sausalito locations.

When you successfully complete the ASA 116 course at one of our Modern Sailing locations, you will be eligible to rent a dinghy and outboard motor for your Modern Sailing charter. View our Dinghy & Outboard Rental Program webpage.

There are three ways to sign up for this course - by phone (415) 331-8250, email, or by clicking the link below.

Cost for Members: 
$395
Cost for Non Members: 
$495
Prerequisites: 
ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Certified or resume approval
Modern Sailing offers the American Sailing Association's Dinghy & Outboard Endorsement

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  • 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.

  • Warren Leiden, Member

    I try to get out on the water every week: out the Gate, around Angel, up Raccoon - I love it all. After 18 years as a member of OCSC in Berkeley, I learned to sail the bigger boats at Modern by taking ASA 103 and 104. My ASA 104 instructor Dave Russell was terrific. Also, Captain Bill Moreland has been very generous in giving informal advice whenever I’ve asked him. Thanks to Bill, I no longer have any anxiety about docking!

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Modern Sailing School & Club

Sausalito Location
2310 Marinship Way, Sausalito
(415) 331-8250
(800) 995-1668

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1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley
(415) 331-8250
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