Docking Clinic (Vancouver)

Dock like a Pro

This one day clinic helps focus on knowledge and practical skills involving docking a medium size sailboat with inboard diesel and wheel steering. Students will become comfortable with both the process and precautions for proper docking and be able to execute techniques on mid size sailing vessels in moderate conditions.

Learning is the Gateway to Having Fun on the Water

Getting Down to Details

Experience Required

No previous experience is required to participate in this program.

Course Format

This is a one day clinic from 0900 – 1700 hours – with both hands on and theory components
It takes place on a sailing vessel around 32′ long (+/- 3)’

Certifications Possible

Boat Coach Docking Guru endorsement

Included

boat time
instructor
fuel
reference notes

Not Included

appropriate attire
lunch (there will be time to obtain lunch from the public market)

Key Topics Covered

basic boat movements
pivot
slide factor
line handling
strategies forward and reverse approach
lines and crew direction

What's Next?

LEVEL TWO CRUISE AND LEARN

With the rudiments of boat handling in hand, and once you take our VHF and Navigation Clinics, you are ready to enhance and expand your skills with our live aboard course so that you are comfortable and capable with larger vessels for longer periods of time. Check it out for your next adventure!

CLINICS

If you are looking to further your ability to navigate safely and professionally on the water, and are wanting to take the next steps in your cruising certification, we have a number of clinics that you will need to take here at Cooper Boating. We have clinics for VHF (ROC), DOCKING, COASTAL NAVIGATION, and for DIESEL ENGINES.

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Full payment is due at or within 90 days of a course start date. Cancellations made 91+ days prior to the course start date will be subject to a 10% plus tax cancellation fee. The remainder will be refunded via the original method of payment. Cancellations made less than 91 days prior to the course start date are ineligible for a refund. We cannot accept any changes less than 91 days prior to the course start date.

COURSES MAY BE CANCELED IF CLASS SIZE DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE MEDICAL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND. BEGIN WITH YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL AGENT.

Welcome Aboard!