MIDDLE RIVER WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
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.
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
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.
ASA 118 certification on completion
Participants receive course materials and a textbook and earn ASA 118 certification upon successful completion of the workshop.
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
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs as a single full day from 9am to 4pm.
Textbook and course materials are provided as part of the workshop.
The workshop is offered in Middle River, Maryland.
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.