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-SiteBuilding 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-SiteBuild 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-SiteBuild 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-SiteBuild 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-SiteBuild Your Own Skerry Daysailer
May 26 - May 31Off-SiteA beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
June 1 - June 7A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
June 1 - June 7An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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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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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
June 15 - June 21Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat SailingCoastwise Navigation
June 15 - June 21Knowing where you are on the water.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking for Women
June 22 - June 28Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Skerry Daysailer
June 22 - June 28A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
June 22 - June 28Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking I
June 22 - June 28Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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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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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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BoatbuildingBuild 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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New for 2025
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BoatbuildingStitch-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 I
July 20 - July 26Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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WoodworkingBuilding Half Models
July 27 - August 2The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding Related CraftElements of Boat Design
August 3 - August 9Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
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New for 2025
BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Points East Pram or Calico Skiff
August 3 - August 9Building a fun family tender.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
August 10 - August 16Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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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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Related CraftBronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 10 - August 16The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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Returning for 2025
New Related CraftBuilding 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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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
August 24 - August 30The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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WoodworkingCarving Name Boards
August 31 - September 6Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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Related CraftIntroduction to Building Model Boats
August 31 - September 6Building the Yankee Tender Skiff
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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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Related CraftThe Art of Woodcuts
September 7 - September 13An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
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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 CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 21 - September 27An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild 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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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Sassafras Canoe
November 10 - November 15Off-SiteLapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.