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HWST 110L - Wa'a Ho'okele: Hawaiian Sailing Canoes Lab
Course Description
- Prerequisite or Corequisite: HWST 110
- Recommended Prep: Some ocean experience and experience on boats. Knowledge of one’s susceptibility to seasickness and ways of preventing or dealing with seasickness, as needed.
- Comment: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of HWST 110 with a "C" or higher grade.
- Students must pass a swim test during the first three weeks of class: Students will be asked to swim 500 meters and stay afloat for one hour in deep water. Students should also have the ability to jump onto the deck of a boat that is 1-2 feet below the pier level. Some heavy lifting (e.g. pulling up an anchor) may be required.
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to sail canoes in coastal waters. Students will apply the knowledge acquired in HWST 110 in hands-on activities. Repeatable once.May be taken on a CR/N basis.