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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New for 2026 - 4-Day Course
New Related CraftRegatta Photography
July 30 - August 2Photographing classic, racing, wooden boats.
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Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/KayakingTraditional Sailing & Seamanship
August 2 - August 8Coastal sailing adventures on PETREL and GUILLEMOT.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I for Women
August 2 - August 8Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding New
Build Your Own Speed Pram
August 2 - August 8New for 2026A new “build your own” designed for us based on the John Atkin chatterbox.
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Related CraftMarine Painting & Varnishing
August 2 - August 8The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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New for 2026
New WoodworkingBuild Your Own Ship’s Wheel
August 9 - August 22A rare opportunity to work alongside a third-generation master craftsman.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the McKenziak River Dory
August 9 - August 15New for 2026A captivating week building boats with craftsman, and guides.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
August 9 - August 15Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Skills
August 9 - August 15Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
August 9 - August 15Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 9 - August 15The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Northeaster Dory
August 9 - August 15The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Related CraftDrawing Coastal Maine
August 9 - August 15An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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BoatbuildingConcepts of Boat Design
August 9 - August 15A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
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Related CraftThe Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 16 - August 22Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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Related CraftBronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 16 - August 22The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 16 - August 22Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 16 - August 22Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Open Chub River Dory
August 16 - August 22A captivating week building boats with craftsman, and guides.
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WoodworkingCarving Name Boards
August 23 - August 29Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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BoatbuildingStitch-and-Glue Construction
August 23 - August 29Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – ELSKOV
August 23 - August 29Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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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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Related CraftBuilding a Ship in a Bottle
August 23 - August 29Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
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Small Boat SailingAdvanced Sailing
August 23 - August 29A sailing course that emphasizes seamanship, instills confidence, and most of all, is fun.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewWood-and-Canvas Canoe Construction
August 23 - August 29The art of the canoe with a master builder.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewBuilding a 14′ Outboard Amesbury Skiff
August 23 - August 29An exercise in traditional wooden boat construction.
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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.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 30 - September 5The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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BoatbuildingSparmaking
August 30 - September 5Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.