2026 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 100 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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Off-Site
New Off-SiteOarmaking
February 27 - March 1Learn the art of hand-crafting wooden oars at this one-of-a-kind non-profit
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
May 31 - June 6A one-week primer on building small boats.
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BoatbuildingFitting Out Small Boats
May 31 - June 6Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 7 - June 20The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
June 14 - June 20Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingFine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 14 - June 20A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 21 - July 4The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 21 - June 27Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – NORA
June 21 - June 27Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
June 28 - July 4Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I for Women
June 28 - July 4Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail for Women – NORA
July 5 - July 11Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 5 - July 18The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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WoodworkingBuild Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 5 - July 11Learn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – ELSKOV
July 12 - July 18Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 12 - July 18Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingBuilding the 18′ Noank Sloop
July 19 - August 1Building a new sailboat with classic lines and techniques
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BoatbuildingRunabout Repair and Restoration
July 19 - July 25Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Boatbuilding
Runabout Repair and Restoration
July 26 - August 1Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Small Boat SailingAdvanced Sailing
July 26 - August 1A sailing course that emphasizes seamanship, instills confidence, and most of all, is fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I for Women
August 2 - August 8Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 9 - August 15Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 9 - August 15The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Related CraftBronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 16 - August 22The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 16 - August 22Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Open Chub River Dory
August 16 - August 22A captivating week building boats with craftsman, and guides.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 16 - August 22Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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BoatbuildingStitch-and-Glue Construction
August 23 - August 29Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.
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Small Boat Sailing
Advanced Sailing
August 23 - August 29A sailing course that emphasizes seamanship, instills confidence, and most of all, is fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – ELSKOV
August 23 - August 29Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding II
August 30 - September 12The next steps in classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 30 - September 5The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail for Women – ELSKOV
September 6 - September 12Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingWood-and-Canvas Canoe Repair
September 6 - September 12All the skills to restore a canvas canoe.
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Small Boat SailingSailing the Fleet
September 6 - September 12A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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BoatbuildingSmall Boat Repair
September 13 - September 19Learn the repair techniques to get your boat back on the water.
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Related CraftMarine & Seascape Photography
September 13 - September 19How to “see” in black and white.
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Boatbuilding
Small Boat Repair
September 20 - September 26Learn the repair techniques to get your boat back on the water.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
September 20 - September 26A one-week primer on building small boats.