2025 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 85 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Building the Caravelle Skiff in the Bronx
February 7 - February 9Off-SiteA light, fast seaworthy rowboat anyone can build.
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New for 2025 - Off-Site
Boatbuilding New Off-Site
Building a Peapod Dory in the Bronx
February 21 - March 2Off-SiteAn Introduction to Traditional Methods and Techniques
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
March 17 - March 22Off-SiteThe elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Stitch-And-Glue Kayak
April 14 - April 19Off-SiteVersatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
April 28 - May 3Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Skerry Daysailer
May 26 - May 31Off-SiteA beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Related Craft
Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
June 1 - June 7An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
June 1 - June 7A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 1 - June 14The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
The Art of Shaker Box Making
June 8 - June 14A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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Boatbuilding
Fine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 8 - June 14A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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New Open Boats/Kayaking
Elements of Coastal Kayaking II
June 15 - June 21Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 15 - June 28The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Boatbuilding
Concepts of Boat Design
June 15 - June 21A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking
June 15 - June 21Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat Sailing
Coastwise Navigation
June 15 - June 21Knowing where you are on the water.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
June 15 - June 21Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding
Restoring a Herreshoff 12 1/2
June 22 - July 5Continuing work on SKOOKUM, our 1943 Sailboat.
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking for Women
June 22 - June 28Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Skerry Daysailer
June 22 - June 28A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Elements of Coastal Kayaking I
June 22 - June 28Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 22 - June 28Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
June 29 - July 5Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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New for 2025
Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
June 29 - July 5Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding New
Glued Plywood Lapstrake Construction
June 29 - July 12Building LOUISE, a traditional 14′ Pulling Boat, in plywood
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 29 - July 5Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 6 - July 12Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding
Building the Ocean Pointer
July 6 - July 19Strip-plank construction of a 19’6” outboard-powered skiff.
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New for 2025
Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
July 6 - July 12Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Paddle Making
July 6 - July 12The perfect companion to your Kayak or Canoe
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding New
Woodstrip Canoe Construction
July 6 - July 12Create a beautiful boat with time-tested techniques and expert guidance
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New for 2025
New Open Boats/Kayaking
Messing about in Boats
July 6 - July 12Spend a week on the coast of Maine sailing and talking about small boats
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
July 13 - July 19Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
July 13 - July 19Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Woodworking
Build Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 13 - July 19Learn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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Boatbuilding
Stitch-and-Glue Construction
July 13 - July 19Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
July 13 - July 19Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Core Skills: Sparmaking
July 20 - July 26Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 20 - July 26Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding
Building the Naskeag 16
July 20 - July 26Finishing A fast plywood daysailer designed for Woodenboat
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18′ Noank Sloop
July 20 - August 2Building a new sailboat with classic lines and techniques
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I for Women
July 27 - August 2Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Woodworking
Building Half Models
July 27 - August 2The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 27 - August 9The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Marine Painting & Varnishing
July 27 - August 2The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding Related Craft
Elements of Boat Design
August 3 - August 9Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Points East Pram or Calico Skiff
August 3 - August 9Building a fun family tender.
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Boatbuilding
Runabout Repair and Restoration
August 3 - August 9Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 3 - August 9Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Related Craft
Bronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 10 - August 16The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 10 - August 16Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New Related Craft
Drawing Coastal Maine
August 10 - August 16An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding Related Craft
Teaching with Small Boats
August 10 - August 16Introducing math and inspiring students through boatbuilding.
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking
August 10 - August 16Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Related Craft
The Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 17 - August 23Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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Boatbuilding
Core Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
August 17 - August 23Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 17 - August 23The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 17 - August 23Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 17 - August 23Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Returning for 2025
New Related Craft
Building a Ship in a Bottle
August 24 - August 30Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 24 - August 30Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 24 - August 30A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 24 - August 30Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
August 24 - August 30The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Woodworking
Carving Name Boards
August 31 - September 6Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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Small Boat Sailing
Sailing the Fleet
August 31 - September 6A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
August 31 - September 6Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding II
August 31 - September 13The next steps in classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Introduction to Building Model Boats
August 31 - September 6Building the Yankee Tender Skiff
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Related Craft
Marine & Seascape Photography
September 7 - September 13How to “see” in black and white.
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Related Craft
The Art of Woodcuts
September 7 - September 13An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
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Related Craft
Introduction to Canvaswork
September 7 - September 13Project design, tools of the trade, industrial machine stitching, materials, and lots more.
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Woodworking
Essentials of Fine Woodworking
September 14 - September 20Building a dovetailed utility box with a focus on traditional hand skills.
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Boatbuilding
Concepts of Wood Composite Construction
September 14 - September 20Learn the fundamentals of blending wood, epoxy, and composites to enhance your boatbuilding skills
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
September 21 - September 27A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Related Craft
Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 21 - September 27An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Jimmy Skiff II
September 22 - September 27A simple, versatile craft for rowing, motoring or sailing
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
October 13 - October 18Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
October 27 - November 1Off-SiteChoose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Sassafras Canoe
November 10 - November 15Off-SiteLapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.