PE 1674

PE 1674

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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 skills in the pool, spend a day paddling out on the lake and participate in a weekend camping trip where you paddle out to a primitive campsite carrying all of you gear in your kayak.


Fees Course fee, $495. For instruction/travel. All paddling equipment is included, and discounted camping gear available to rent at COE. For the specific information regarding this class, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1860 PE 1674   LEC 001

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026
    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $495. Prerequisite: recreational swimmer. All paddling equipment and discounted basic camping gear is provided.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, August 24, 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 Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.