PE 1480

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

PE 1480
Introduction to Small Boat Sailing

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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.


Prerequisites students must be able to swim 75 yards (equivalent to University swim test requirement).

Fees Course fee, TBA. TBA.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1621 PE 1480   LEC 001

  •  
    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Sagel, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1622 PE 1480   LEC 003

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Sagel, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1623 PE 1480   LEC 004

  •  
    • S
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Sagel, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1624 PE 1480   LEC 005

  •  
    • S
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Sagel, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1625 PE 1480   LEC 006

  •  
    • Su
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Sagel, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1626 PE 1480   LEC 007

  •  
    • Su
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Sagel, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    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. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.