Sea Kayak Touring (WLE 159)
Term: 2018-2019 Academic Year Fall
Faculty
There is not currently a faculty member for this course
Schedule
Thu, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (8/21/2018 - 12/14/2018) Location: *
Sun, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (9/29/2018 - 9/30/2018) Location: *
Description
This course is designed to teach the basics of sea kayak touring and camping. The curriculum covers sea kayak design, stroke vocabulary and paddling techniques, maneuvers, on water navigation and group management skills, safety and risk management, and basic self and assisted rescues. Additionally, students will learn basic trip planning, meal planning and cooking, and campcraft. Environmental stewardship and an appreciation for public and private waterways are emphasized throughout the course. A weekend trip is required. Meets General Education Distribution Area V.1.