MARA A136 - Introduction to Sailing

    Recent Professors
    Debbie Dunne
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    16–22 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Ability to swim 50 yards and tread water for five minutes; This prerequisite will be validated in class during the first week of the course.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MARA A136
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    Introduces the novice to the fundamentals of sailing through dockside lectures and hands-on experience in Lido 14 dinghies. Points of sail, basic terminology, tacking, jibing, theory, and safety are emphasized. Enrollment Limitation: KIN A136 ; students who complete MARA A136 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN A136 .
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:45pm–2:50pm, Mon 12:15pm–1:05pm, Mon 11:00am–12:05pm, Mon 12:00pm–12:50pm