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Boating Basics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 McCormack M01-0208 2 $1377 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0208
Credits
2
Min. Tuition*
$1377 (guest students)

Description

This class is designed to teach the basics in boating safety through learning how to kayak, sail and powerboat. By learning the basic skills you will be introduced to how to handle these boats safely by understanding their operation. The course will provide opportunities for learning the basics of boating to support both recreational activities as well as environmental studies of coastal marine systems.

Guest registration opens Jan 4

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M01-0208

Enrolled / Capacity

20 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Christopher Sweeney

Tuition*

$1377 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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