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 Department:    PE

 Course #:    156

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2.5

 CIP:    31.0501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Lecture and practical demonstration to introduce students to sailing. Theory, techniques, rules and safety procedures of sailboat handling will be emphasized.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand basic boat terminology
2. Properly operate a sailing dingy
3. Have a basic understanding of sailing theory
4. Identify and strategize wind currents and how they apply to sailing
5. Sailing experience with diverse sailing partners

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Equipment and safety procedures
2. Characteristics of sailing vessels
3. Wind: types and effects
4. Lift and dizag
5. Sail trim
6. Helmsman ship
7. Adverse conditions
8. Rules of right-of-way
9. Sailing practicum