moderate
6–8 hours (one day)
Participants should have moderate fitness to safely move around the boat and handle lines during docking exercises.
Take your sailing skills to the next level with the ASA 118: Docking Endorsement near Gainesville, GA. This focused course teaches expert boat docking techniques to build confidence on the water.
1 Day Course • No experience necessary!
Enhance your seamanship with the ASA 118: Docking Endorsement course! This one-day class focuses on mastering the art of boat docking, equipping sailors with essential skills for navigating tight spaces. With expert instructors and a low student-to-teacher ratio, you'll gain confidence and certification in a supportive environment.
#Enhance your seamanship!
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ASA 118: Docking Endorsement is a specialized public course designed to hone the crucial skill of precise boat docking, ensuring that sailors of all levels can confidently and safely navigate marinas, harbors, and tight quarters. ASA 118 is a valuable endorsement for sailors looking to enhance their seamanship skills and minimize stress during the often challenging aspect of docking, making it an essential addition to any sailor's toolkit.
All course materials are provided including ASA 118 book and study guide. It is recommended to review your book prior to attending class.
By the completion of the course, students will have:
##Benefits of ASA Training from SunRise Sail
###ASA CERTIFIED TRAINING SunRise Sail is proud to be an ASA Certified Training Facility offering Learn to Sail and Advanced Sailing courses through our local US Coast Guard Licensed Captains, ASA Certified training instructors and facilities.
###SAFETY-FIRST EDUCATION When you join the American Sailing Association, or work with an ASA certified sailing school, you know you’re learning to how to sail and getting the most rigorous, safety-first education and the best sailing instruction available.
###FOCUSED ON YOU 1:3 Instructor to Student Ratio ensures instruction at a pace that is right for you!
###GUARANTEED CERTIFICATION In the event a student doesn’t pass our ASA 101 course within the scheduled course completion date, we will provide additional instruction until you have passed the course and certified, at no cost to you.
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Familiarity with steering and throttle control will help you maximize hands-on docking practice.
Wear layered, water-resistant clothing as conditions on Lake Lanier can change quickly.
Proper shoes improve safety when boarding and moving around the boat during docking drills.
Docking requires calm focus and clear signals—trust your instructor and fellow sailors for best results.
Lake Lanier, created in the 1950s, serves as an important regional reservoir and recreational hub near Gainesville.
Efforts in the area focus on protecting water quality and habitat by promoting sustainable boating and shoreline management.
Ensures secure footing on wet surfaces, improving safety during docking.
Prepares you for temperature changes and light rain showers common in spring.
spring specific
Reduces glare from water, enhancing visibility while maneuvering the boat.
summer specific
Keeps you dry and warm during unexpected rain or wind on cooler fall days.
fall specific