Access to Experience
Welcome to our brand new website! Like a newly launched boat, it still needs a few finishing touches, so please be patient with us as we work to complete it. We wanted to get the site up and running now to give everyone a chance to see all the new and returning courses we are offering for 2023. Registration is now open! Don’t wait to sign up, classes are filling fast!
Welcome!
JUST ADDED! Traditional Oarmaking, Sept 10-16 w/ Joel Senger. Sign-up here:
JUST ADDED! Youth Woodworking (kids only), July 16-22 w/ Becca Levi. Sign-up here:

2023 Course Schedule
With over 25 new and returning courses and more than 95 courses overall, WoodenBoat School has something for everyone!
Registration begins Monday, January 2nd at 8:00AM EST
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New and Returning Courses for 2023
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New for 2023
boatbuilding
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl
August 6 - August 19
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familywoodworking
Youth Woodworking
July 16 - July 22
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familywoodworking
Build your Own Radio-Controlled Sailboat
July 16 - July 22
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boatbuildingfamily
Build Your Own Points East Pram
July 16 - July 22
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New for 2023
boatbuilding
Core Skills : Setting up the Building Jig
July 30 - August 5
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New for 2023
woodworking
Building a Ship in a Bottle
August 6 - August 12
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New for 2023
boatbuilding
Taking Lines Off Small Craft
July 23 - July 29
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New for 2023
boatbuilding
Core Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15

Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl
August 6 - August 19
Youth Woodworking
July 16 - July 22
Build your Own Radio-Controlled Sailboat
July 16 - July 22
Build Your Own Points East Pram
July 16 - July 22
Core Skills : Setting up the Building Jig
July 30 - August 5
Building a Ship in a Bottle
August 6 - August 12
Taking Lines Off Small Craft
July 23 - July 29
Core Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15
What Our Students Are Saying
My week at WoodenBoat School was a magical time. Everything was taken care of beautifully. The feeling of warmth and welcoming is pervasive throughout the school. My sailing instructors were delightful. I became more and more comfortable on the water as my course progressed. I knew nothing about wind, only to be fearful and respectful. But now I watch it, study it, and understand it. Thank you all so much.
E.F., Lexington, Kentucky
Being able to take a class at the WoodenBoat School campus was a dream – the perfect classroom. This was a great experience to share with my mom and I will always remember it.
L.A., Park City, Utah
The physical facilities of WoodenBoat School are outstanding, the working environment in the shop is incredible, and the welcoming nature of every staff member made us feel at home throughout our week on campus.
J.K., Kansas City, Missouri
I have come from the school of hard knocks when it comes to sailing where if you made a mistake you were an idiot. This was just the opposite. A school of gentle instruction where mistakes were welcome. I learned so much in this environment and really appreciated the relaxed attitude and excellent instruction.
T.S., Santa Fe, New Mexico
This place is my personal Mecca!
R.H., Folly Beach, South Carolina
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