We are dedicated to providing access to excellence in boating education. A hallmark of our program is its comprehensiveness. We offer courses in virtually all aspects of sailing, seamanship, and navigation.
Course Offerings
Physical Education 147AB — Introduction to Sailing (1) (8 week course)
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 50 yards and tread water for five minutes.
This course introduces the novice to the fundamentals of sailing through dockside lectures and hands-on experience in Lido 14 dinghies. Points of sail, basic terminology, tacking, gybing, theory, and safety are emphasized. Same as Marine Activities 147AB. Students completing Physical Education 147AB may not receive credit for Marine Activities 147AB. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. One hour lecture, three hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Physical Education 148AB — Introduction to Keel Boats (1) (8 week course)
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 50 yards and tread water for five minutes; basic sailing ability.
This course introduces the intermediate sailor to the fundamentals of sailing through dockside lectures and hands-on experience in Shields 30 sloops. Points of sail, basic terminology, tacking, gybing, theory, and safety are emphasized. Same as Marine Activities 148AB. Students completing Physical Education 148AB may not receive credit for Marine Activities 148AB. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. One hour lecture, three hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Physical Education 149AB — Introduction to Ocean Sailing (1) (8 week course)
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 50 yards and tread water for five minutes. Knowledge of basic sailing principles.
This course introduces the fundamentals of ocean sailing through dockside lectures and hands-on experience aboard large sailing vessels. Sail handling, winch operation, steering, reefing, line handling are emphasized. Same as Marine Activities 149AB. Students completing Physical Education 149AB may not receive credit for Marine Activities 149AB. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. One hour lecture, three hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Physical Education 159AD- Outrigger Canoeing (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)
Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes. This prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course.
This course is designed to teach the fundamental outrigger canoeing techniques needed to become a safe and effective paddler. There will be a fee for use of equipment and use of the off-campus facility. Same as Marine Activities 159AD. Students completing Physical Education 159AD may not receive credit for Marine Activities 159AD. .5-.75 hours lecture, 1.5-2.25 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Physical Education 160AD — Kayaking (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)
Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 100 yards and tread water for five minutes. This prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course.
This course is designed to teach fundamental kayaking techniques needed to become a safe and effective kayaker. There will be a fee for use of equipment and use of the off-campus facility. Same as Marine Activities 160AD. Students completing Physical Education 160AD may not receive credit for Marine Activities 160AD. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .5-.75 hour lecture, 1.5-2.25 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Physical Education 161AD — Surfing (2)
Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 100 yards non-stop and tread water for five minutes. This prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course.
Designed to teach the fundamentals of board surfing and provide beginning, intermediate, and advanced surfers the opportunity to safely learn and improve the skills to ride waves. Examination and analysis of paddling, wave selection, water safety, equipment, tides, current, and surfing etiquette are emphasized. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. One hour lecture, three hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.