PE 1681

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PE 1681
Whitewater Kayaking Beginners

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This is an introduction to whitewater kayaking including classes to get you comfortable in a kayak in the pool and progressing to class II / III whitewater. Learn basic boat handling skills such as 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.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee charged.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ability to swim with comfort in deep water without a flotation aid.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  9767 PE 1681   LEC 001

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  • Drop Deadline: Wed, Jan 23rd; Course Fee: $475; For more Information: https://coe.cornell.edu/pe-Whitewater-Kayaking-spring