ASA 116 Dinghy & Outboard Endorsement

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.

Full List of 46 Topics – ASA 116  

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)