Wellness Summer: Sea Kayaking
Learn the basics to get you started with sea kayaking out on the lake. This course covers information about equipment, loading, launching & landing your kayak, exiting and re-entering your kayak in open water, and basic paddling stroke technique. Practice these skills while heading out to some great local paddling destinations around the Ithaca area.
| Course Fee | Wellness Recreation or CFC Fitness Center Member: $250 CU Faculty/Staff/Student: $280 Community: $290 |
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| Fee Notes | All paddling equipment is included . |
| Prerequisites | Comfortable being on the lake and getting in the water with a lifejacket on |
| Drop Deadline | 2 Weeks prior to the start of the program. If you drop the course after the drop deadline, you will not be refunded the course fee unless we are able to fill you spot in the course. |
| Enrollment | Enroll Online HERE or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu |
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| Day | Date | Time |
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| Monday | 6/2/25 | 7:00pm to 10:00pm (pool) |
| Wednesday | 6/4/25 | 10:00am to 3:00pm |
| Monday | 6/9/25 | 10:00am to 3:00pm |
| Wednesday | 6/11/25 | 10:00am to 3:00pm |
| Saturday | 6/14/25 | 10:00am to 3:00pm |
How to dress and what to bring to be prepared for class:
- Shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, you will get wet at least to your knees launching and landing boats (water shoes, old sneakers, or rubber boots work great. flip flips or shores without a secure fit and heal strap do not work well). For safety reasons you can not be barefoot at these times.
- Dress for the weather. Class will be held outside even if it is raining. Rain jackets and layers to keep you warm are recommended. If water and air temperatures are low, your instructors will talk to you about wearing a wetsuit (no extra fee).
- I always have an extra pair of cloths and a towel in my bag (can be left in the van) incase I fall in get rained on or get cold.
- Sun glasses, brimmed hat, sunscreen. The sun’s reflection off the water can be intense.
- Water bottle & snack