2024 Courses

A modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.

Traditional sailing in a large open boat

Developing a trained eye for boats.

Using models to learn modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for small and large boats.

An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.

A one-week primer on building small boats.

The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.

A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.

A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.

Crafting pictures and designs in wood.

The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.

Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills

Completing a custom boat for the WoodenBoat School Fleet

Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.

Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.

Knowing where you are on the water.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Making sense of all those lines and numbers.

Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.

Introductory techniques for first-time carvers.

The perfect blend of stitch & glue plywood construction with a beautiful strip-planked deck.

Build and sail the INDEPENDENCE model.

Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.

LapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.

The next steps in classical boatbuilding.

Finding and fixing issues in vintage wooden boats