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General Information

Credits: 2

Description: This course is designed to provide students with the core skills and knowledge necessary to safely paddle sea/coastal kayaks and execute trips on rivers and coastal environments. Includes instruction in, but not limited to, boat handling, terminology, kayak design, trip planning, marine hazards and safety, rules of the nautical road, weather and tides, and environmental ethics. There will be several trips within 50 miles of Mason.

Notes: Fee required.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)

  • Spring 2014, Section: 001, CRN 14041, Instructor: Michael Aronoff
  • Spring 2013, Section: 5P1, CRN 16797, Instructor: Michael Aronoff
  • Spring 2011, Section: 5P1, CRN 14116, Instructor: Michael Aronoff
  • Fall 2010, Section: 002, CRN 79465, Format: Online, Instructor: Michael Aronoff
  • Spring 2010, Section: 5P1, CRN 19209, Instructor: Michael Aronoff
  • Fall 2009, Section: 5P1, CRN 74168, Instructor: Michael Aronoff