PE 1681

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

PE 1681
Whitewater Kayaking Beginners

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This introductory course starts out in the pool where you will learn boat control and wet exits and progresses to moving water where you will learn the dynamics of a river and basic river safety. During the course you will practice boat handling skills including edging, bracing, rolling, and paddle strokes. Kayaking on the river will give you the opportunity to learn how to read the water and practice maneuvering across current with ferries, eddy turns, and peel outs. River destinations will be dependent on river levels. This class culminates in a weekend camping trip with two days of paddling on class II/III whitewater.


Prerequisites strong recreational swimmer.

Fees Course fee, $525. For instruction/travel and food. All paddling equipment is included and basic camping gear is discounted. Prices can be found on the class webpage: For the specific information regarding this class, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1857 PE 1681   LEC 001

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Bode, C

    • S
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $525. All paddling equipment is included and basic camping gear is discounted. Prerequisite: Strong recreational swimmer. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
    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.

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  •  1858 PE 1681   FLD 801

    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    The weekend overnight trip occurs (09/19/25 until 09/21/25) and leaves at 4pm on Friday. The location will depend on the water levels this season.

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