- The Arts of the Sailor

Institution:

The Evergreen State College

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Description:

Faculty: John Filmer (maritime studies) Major areas of study include history, critical reasoning, writing, coastal navigation, communication, leadership and seamanship. Class Standing: Juniors or seniors; transfer students welcome. Prerequisites: Faculty signature required (see below). Faculty Signature: Students must submit a one-page summary of their goals and objectives as well as their expectations of the program. Acceptance into the program will be based on the students background and aspirations. For information and to schedule a faculty interview, contact John Filmer, (360) 867-6159 or write to The Evergreen State College, Seminar 2 A2117, Olympia, WA 98505. Applications received by the Academic Fair, March 7, 2008, will be given priority. Qualified students will be accepted until the program fills. This program is intended for students who want to do more than just learn how to sail. It provides an opportunity for students to learn coastal navigation, seamanship and the sailing arts aboard the Yawl Resolute. Students will learn power cruise and sail seamanship, become part of a working crew, learn the "rules of the road," tides and currents, weather, boating safety and regulations, coastal navigation (not celestial) and various sailor's arts including knots, splices, hitches, reefs and the correct use of lines in docking and un-docking. This program will be demanding and include a reading and writing schedule covering the history and development of sail and Northwest maritime history. The development of leadership and teamwork skill is a primary goal. Sailing days will generally consume a full day. Students must be willing to work hard and engage academically with the material. Total: 8 credits. Enrollment: 11 Special Expenses: $500 lab fee to be paid by April 4, 2008. Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in leadership, management, business, maritime industry and seafaring.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evergreen.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 867-6170

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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