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Cornell University

Physical Education

Sailing - Fall 2026

IMPORTANT: Students must provide their own transportation to the Merrill Sailing Center (1000 East Shore Drive). Failure to arrive on time or missed classes due to transportation problems will be counted against attendance.

PE 1480 - Introduction to Small Boat Sailing

This course teaches the basic skills necessary to sail 2-person dinghies. Skills learned include: sailing terminology, knots, safety and etiquette, boat handling, sail trimming, capsize recovery and heavy wind considerations. There are a total of eighteen hours of instruction on shore or Cayuga Lake depending on weather. Course fee includes all equipment. Come dressed for the weather, as you will get wet. Open to sailors of all skill levels. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class.

1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1220 LEC 001
R
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1221 LEC 002
W
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1222 LEC 004
S
10:00AM - 01:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1223 LEC 005
S
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1224 LEC 006
Su
10:00AM - 01:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1225 LEC 007
Su
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must pass the University Swim Requirement prior to the first day of class. Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

PE 1482 - Basic Keelboat Sailing

This course teaches the basic skills necessary to sail 18 - 26 foot keelboats. Skills learned include: sailing terminology, knots, safety and etiquette, boat handling, sail trimming and heavy wind considerations. There are a total of eighteen hours of instruction on shore or Cayuga Lake depending on weather. Course fee includes all equipment. Come dressed for the weather, as we will sail rain or shine. Open to sailors of all skill levels.

1 CR S/U NoAud 08/24/2026 - 10/09/2026
1229 LEC 001
F
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (75 yds or equivalent to university swim test requirement). Attendance during the first two classes is mandatory due to safety reasons! If these classes are missed, the student can no longer continue to attend, and may be dropped from the course. Add Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.