Cornell Physical Education: Sailing

Cornell University Physical Education
Teagle Hall 255-4286

FALL 2009
SAILING
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DROP/ADD DEADLINES - FALL 2009 SAILING COURSES

Friday, September 4th

Enrollees are responsible for any course fees if the course
is not dropped by the listed deadline for each course.

SAILING (INTRO TO SMALL BOAT) (1480): FEE: $240.00
This course teaches the basic skills necessary to sail small sailboats safely. There are a total of sixteen hours of instruction and sailing on Cayuga Lake. Transportation will be provided. Course fee includes all equipment: lifejackets, wetsuits and drysuits, boots, sailing gloves and a copy of a sailing text. Open to sailors of all skill levels. EARLY DROP DEADLINE OF 8/31. Classes will meet:

EAST SHORE MARINA, MERRILL SAILING CENTER - 1000 EAST SHORE DRIVE: Thursday 2:00-5:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/27); Friday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/28); Friday 2:00-5:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/28); Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/29); Saturday 2:00-5:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/29); Sunday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/30); Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m. P. Crowley (start 8/30)

SAILING (SMALL BOAT-COMPETITIVE) (1481): FEE: $240.00 Text
Prerequisite: Sailing experience required, racing experience preferred. This course teaches the basic skills necessary to sail small boats safely and competitively. The vanguard 420 sailboat will be used to teach this course. The USYRU Rules book will be the text for the course. Recommended for those who want to join the sailing team. Course fee includes one full year membership in the university sailing team program. Class times are 3-6 hours per session. 6 Sessions and 1 regatta required for Physical Education credit. Classes will meet:

EAST SHORE MARINA, MERRILL SAILING CENTER - 1000 EAST SHORE DRIVE: Arranged Staff (Start 8/31)

SAILING (LARGE BOAT) (1482): FEE: $240.00
Learn how to sail on 24 and 26 foot sailboats. Skills learned include: Sailing terminology, safety and etiquette, boat handling, sail trimming, use of spinnakers, heavy wind selection, and ship systems. EARLY DROP DEADLINE OF 8/31. Classes will meet:

EAST SHORE MARINA, MERRILL SAILING CENTER - 1000 EAST SHORE DRIVE: Wednesday 2:00-5:00 p.m. P. Crowley (Start 8/26)

RECREATIONAL SAILING (1483): FEE: $240.00
For those who already know how to sail. Students may go to the sailing facility during the listed times and days and take boats out to sail when they are not being used for instructional sailing. Students must pass knowledge test before they are allowed to take boats out. EARLY DROP DEADLINE OF 8/31. Classes will meet:

EAST SHORE MARINA, MERRILL SAILING CENTER - 1000 EAST SHORE DRIVE: Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 p.m. P. Crowley (Start 8/26)

SAILING (LARGE BOAT-COMPETITIVE) (1484): FEE: $240.00 Text
Prerequisite: Sailing experience required, This course teaches the basic skills necessary to sail and crew large boats safely and competitively. 23-26 foot sailboats will be used to teach this course. The USYRU Rules book will be the text for the course. Class times are 4 hours per session. 6 Sessions and 1 regatta required for Physical Education credit. EARLY DROP DEADLINE OF 8/31. Classes will meet:

EAST SHORE MARINA, MERRILL SAILING CENTER - 1000 EAST SHORE DRIVE: Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Staff (Start 8/30)

INTRO TO COMPETITIVE ROWING (1575)
This is an introduction to Division I rowing. Athletes with no prior rowing experience are accepted and encouraged. The class will involve significant physical activity and students are expected to be in good physical condition. Instruction on the basics of the rowing stroke, use of indoor tanks, the ergometers, weight training, stretching, calisthenics also instruction on the water as well. At the conclusion of class, students may be invited to join the varsity team. Meeting times will be arranged and are approximately 2 hours in length. INFORMATIONAL MEETING: FRIEDMAN WRESTLING CENTER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th, 5PM. Classes will meet:

: Mon. – Sat. Times arranged tba: 3 p.m., 4 p.m. or 5 p.m . Staff (Start 8/27)

Instructors: please address all errata or changes in course description to Fred Debruyn at Teagle Hall