UCSC Physical Education
Students at UC Santa Cruz have access to a wide variety of boating courses each quarter.
These classes are taken like any other academic course through the student portal.
They are mixed-gender, hands-on Physical Education courses that meet once a week for a total of eight on-the-water sessions (weather permitting).
Good attendance is strongly recommended to ensure the best learning experience, and successful completion allows students to progress to higher-level courses within the Community Boating Center Sailing Club.
Students begin by learning fundamental skills inside the protected Santa Cruz Harbor before progressing into Monterey Bay for further practice and skill development.
Quarterly Schedule
Spring Quarter
March 30 - June 5
Classes meet Monday through Friday in two daily sessions, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30–3:00 PM
Fall Quarter
Sept 20 - Dec 12
Classes meet Monday through Friday in two daily sessions, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30–3:00 PM
Winter Quarter
Jan 5 - March 20
Classes meet Monday through Friday in two daily sessions, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30–3:00 PM.
Class descriptions
Dinghy Sailing
Build a strong foundation in sailing aboard our small, responsive dinghies. Our dinghy courses focus on the fundamentals of sailing, including boat handling, sail trim, steering, points of sail, tacking, jibing, safety, and confidence on the water.
PHYE 9B Beginning Dinghy Sailing Syllabus
Learn the fundamentals of sailing, including boat handling, rigging, points of sail, sail trim, tacking, jibing, and basic safety skills.
PHYE 9C Intermediate Dinghy Sailing Syllabus
Build on your foundational sailing skills and develop greater confidence, boat control, and independence on the water.
PHYE 9D Advanced Dinghy Sailing Syllabus
Refine your sailing and boat-handling skills while developing the ability to manage more challenging conditions and situations.
Keelboat Sailing
Take your sailing skills to the next level aboard larger sailboats. Our keelboat courses focus on boat handling, sail trim, teamwork, safety, and practical sailing skills.
PHYE 9S Beginning Keelboat Sailing Syllabus
Learn the fundamentals of sailing and handling a keelboat, including basic maneuvers, sail trim, docking, and safety.
PHYE 9T Intermediate Keelboat Sailing Syllabus
Develop greater confidence and independence while expanding your sailing and boat-handling skills.
PHYE 9X Advanced Keelboat Sailing Syllabus
Build advanced sailing, boat-handling, and decision-making skills through more challenging on-the-water experiences.
