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Cornell University

Sailing - Spring 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 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2052 LEC 001
W
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2053 LEC 002
R
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2054 LEC 003
F
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2055 LEC 004
S
10:00AM - 01:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2056 LEC 005
S
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2057 LEC 006
Su
10:00AM - 01:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2058 LEC 007
Su
02:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Sagel, I. (is364)
Course fee: $500. Students must be able to swim (the equivalent of the water competency graduation swim requirement). First class will be held on shore at the sailing center and is mandatory due to safety reasons! Additional classes may be held on shore due to weather/water conditions. No classes 3/26/2025-4/6/2025. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.