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 Department:    PE

 Course #:    156

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    2.5

 CIP:    310502

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

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

 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