ASA 116 – Dinghy & Outboard
ASA 116, Dinghy & Outboard Course,
One day 4-hour course
Course Price and Scheduling
Group Course: $265 per person. Total of three students–You and two other students, who we match you up with. Please click here to choose your course dates.
Private Course 1 Student: $585 total. A private course just for you, based on your schedule. Click here to tell us when you would like to start.
Private Course 2 Students: $685 total. A private course for you and someone you know, based on your schedule. Click here to tell us when you would like to start.
Private Course 3 Students: $785 total. A private course for you and two people who you know, based on your schedule. Click here to tell us when you would like to start.
Information about the Course
116 Overview
Knowing how to operate and maintain a dinghy and outboard is an essential part of seamanship. Dinghies help us get ashore, transport provisions, and travel between vessels. In this course, you will learn how to safely operate a dinghy and outboard. In addition, you’ll get a good understanding of the responsibilities of a dinghy captain, including steering, towing, hoisting, landing, securing and storing.
For a full list of all 46 topics (knowledge and skills) that will be covered click below.
Prerequisite – None
Boat utilized and description – Dinghy and Outboard motor
There are several types of dinghies and outboards that you will be introduced to during this course including Honda gas outboard and EPropulsion electric outboard.
Boat location – Balboa Marina, Newport Beach, CA
The course will be conducted at the Balboa Marina where our office is located. This marina has some of the best facilities and is one of the best destinations in Southern California.
- Ample free parking
- Bathrooms and showers
- Two great restaurants with full bars – SOL Mexican Cocina & Tavern House Kitchen and Bar
- Starbucks across the street
- Gas station and minimart across the street
- Subway across the street
What’s included
- ASA 116 textbook “Going Ashore Made Easy”
- Fuel, insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)