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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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
June 1 - June 7A one-week primer on building small boats.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 1 - June 14The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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BoatbuildingFine 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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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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New for 2025
Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – NORA
June 29 - July 5Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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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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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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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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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing II
July 13 - July 19Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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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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WoodworkingBuild Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 13 - July 19Learn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the 18′ Noank Sloop
July 20 - August 2Building a new sailboat with classic lines and techniques
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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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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I for Women
July 27 - August 2Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 27 - August 9The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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BoatbuildingRunabout Repair and Restoration
August 3 - August 9Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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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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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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New for 2025
Boatbuilding Related CraftTeaching with Small Boats
August 10 - August 16Introducing math and inspiring students through boatbuilding.
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Related CraftBronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 10 - August 16The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 17 - August 23Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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BoatbuildingCore 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 SailingThe Catboat
August 17 - August 23The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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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
Elements of Sailing I
August 24 - August 30Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2025
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New for 2025
BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding II
August 31 - September 13The next steps in classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat SailingSailing the Fleet
August 31 - September 6A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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Related CraftMarine & Seascape Photography
September 7 - September 13How to “see” in black and white.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
September 21 - September 27A one-week primer on building small boats.