2026 Courses
From designing a flat bottom skiff, to building a scale model of one, we have a course for you. Never sailed before? We’ve got you covered. Maybe you’ve been sailing your whole life, but you never had a chance to do it on a gaff-rigged sloop? With over 100 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking I
June 14 - June 20Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/KayakingTraditional Sailing & Seamanship
June 28 - July 4Coastal sailing adventures on PETREL.
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Skills
July 5 - July 11Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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New for 2026
New Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Expedition
July 19 - July 25New for 2026Preparing you for small boat cruising anywhere in the world.
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Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/Kayaking
Traditional Sailing & Seamanship
August 2 - August 8Coastal sailing adventures on PETREL and GUILLEMOT.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat Skills
August 9 - August 15Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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New for 2026
New Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Expedition
August 23 - August 29New for 2026Preparing you for small boat cruising anywhere in the world.
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New Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking II
August 30 - September 5Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills
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Open Boats/Kayaking Small Boat SailingMessing About in Boats
August 30 - September 5Spend a week on the coast of Maine sailing and talking about small boats.