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2 Day Docking Endorsement (ASA 118)

Overcome Your Fear of Docking in Tight Fairways!

(9AM Saturday to 5PM Sunday or 9AM Wednesday to 5PM Thursday)


Docking can be stressful for all levels of sailors! This 2-Day ASA on-the-water course is designed to instill confidence and teach skills needed for maneuvering and docking. To dock competently requires an understanding of the forces acting on a boat, how you can control them, and lots of practice! You will learn skills that will come in handy in many different locations and circumstances. Experienced and novice sailors alike will learn the theories behind docking and enjoy ample helm time and line handling practice to enhance your skills. The course includes lunch on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 2, as well as the opportunity to stay overnight onboard the boat. Enjoy dinner out with a wide selection of dining opportunities nearby.

$785 per person (private stateroom)
$635 per person (shared stateroom)*

Includes lunch both days, breakfast Day 2, and ASA 118 certification

*To receive the $150 shared stateroom discount, you and the person you will be sharing a stateroom with must book your course together. We do not pair people who do not know each other. Occasionally a berth in the main salon may be available at the shared stateroom rate.

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This course covers ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement).

If you prefer to join the class to practice hands-on skills but not pursue ASA certifications, you are welcome to do so. Please let us know if you will not be pursuing ASA certifications and we will discount your tuition $20.

Pre-study and a desire to learn.

Classes occur either Saturday-Sunday or Wednesday-Thursday and are overnight. To register for a course please contact us at 360-671-8339 or school@sanjuansailing.com.

Course Full? If the course you are seeking is full, please contact us to be put on a waitlist.

Docking Techniques by Tom Tursi
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Please contact us by e-mail or at 360-671-8339 to register for your course and to confirm course date availability. This is a non-smoking, non-vaping course.

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