
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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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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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 1 - June 14The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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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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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 15 - June 28The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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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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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
Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
July 6 - July 12Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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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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New for 2025
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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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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
July 20 - July 26A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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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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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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Related Craft
Marine Painting & Varnishing
July 27 - August 2The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Related Craft
Lettering and Leafing
July 27 - August 2Learn layout, prep, paint and metal leafing for all your maritime needs.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 27 - August 9The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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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
The Catboat
August 3 - August 9The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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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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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
Elements of Sailing II
August 17 - August 23Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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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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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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New for 2025
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New for 2025
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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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Related Craft
Marine & Seascape Photography
September 7 - September 13How to “see” in black and white.
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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