2024 Courses

An Introduction to Traditional Methods and Techniques

The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.

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.

Principles and practices; tools and traditional techniques.

The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.

A fun week introducing the basics of Sea Kayaking.

Introduce your family to the sport of sailing.

Building a fun family tender.

A fun week of woodworking for kids only!

Learn the basic skills and techniques to capture the lines off old boats

Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.

Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.

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

Learn the art of hand-crafting wooden oars at this one-of-a-kind non-profit

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

A simple, versatile craft for rowing, motoring or sailing

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

Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.

An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.

A one-week primer on building small boats.

Crafting pictures and designs in wood.

Knowing where you are on the water.

Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.

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

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.

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

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

Build and sail the INDEPENDENCE model.

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

Building the Yankee Tender Skiff

Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.

A one-week primer on building small boats.

Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.

A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.

Practical marlinespike and hand-sewn canvas projects for small boats.

A 12′ lightweight rower that’s fast and easy to build.

The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.

Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.

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

Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.

The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.

Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.

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

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

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