Seven-hour Docking Clinic on Middle River — earn your ASA 118

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Seven-hour Docking Clinic on Middle River — earn your ASA 118

A hands-on, full-day workshop from Starboard Sailing that teaches safe docking and undocking for single inboard and outboard engine boats and awards ASA 118 certification.

Seven-hour Docking Clinic on Middle River — earn your ASA 118.

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Location
Middle River
Operator
Starboard Sailing
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Master the basic theory and hands-on techniques of docking and undocking single inboard or outboard engine boats in a focused, advanced-practices workshop that includes classroom instruction, on-water practice, and certification.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTINE

Hands-on docking and undocking drills

The course concentrates on practical, hands-on techniques and the basic theory needed to dock and undock boats driven by a single inboard or outboard engine.

THE CREDENTIAL

ASA 118 certification on completion

Participants receive course materials and a textbook and earn ASA 118 certification upon successful completion of the workshop.

THE FORMAT

Full-day, instructor-led workshop

This is an intensive, seven-hour session designed to build docking competence through guided practice and instruction.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

Expect a focused day that pairs theory with practical on-water drills: instruction on the principles of docking, progressive practice handling single-engine boats, and concluding with review and certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this workshop suits

1
Novice boatersIdeal: the course does not require prior boating certification, so beginners can learn docking fundamentals.
2
Returning boatersA good fit for those re-entering boating who do not hold current certification and want to re-establish basic docking skills.
3
Certification seekersAppropriate for people who want to earn ASA 118 certification without prior credentials.
4
Skill-focused learnersWell suited to participants looking for concentrated, practical skill training in docking and undocking.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The workshop runs as a single full day from 9am to 4pm.

What’s Provided

Textbook and course materials are provided as part of the workshop.

Meeting place

The workshop is offered in Middle River, Maryland.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Docking (ASA 118) workshop?

The course runs from 9am to 4pm.

Do I need prior boating certification to attend?

No. There is no previous boating certification required.

What types of engines does the course cover?

The training covers docking techniques for boats with a single inboard or outboard engine.

What materials or credentials are included?

Participants receive a textbook and materials and earn ASA 118 certification upon completion.

Is the course hands-on or classroom-only?

The workshop includes hands-on training combined with basic theory instruction.