
2023 Courses
From Surveying wooden boats, to building them in bottles, 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 95 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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New for 2023
New Off-Site
Wooden Boatbuilding in the Bronx
February 3 - February 5This event has passed Off-SiteAn Introduction to Traditional Methods and Techniques
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 4 - June 17The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding
June 4 - June 10A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the McKenzie River Drift Boat
June 11 - June 17A fast-paced week building the iconic plywood river dory.
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Related Craft
Blacksmithing for Boatbuilders
June 11 - June 17An introduction to traditionally forged ironwork for marine projects.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 18 - July 1The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the Chub River Dory
June 18 - July 1A modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.
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Returning for 2023
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 25 - July 1Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Seamanship the Apprenticeshop Way
June 25 - July 1Traditional sailing in a large open boat
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 2 - July 15The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
July 2 - July 8Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Fine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
July 9 - July 15A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15Learn the entire planking process for Carvel and Lapstrake hulls.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 9 - July 15Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Crusing Seamanship
July 13 - July 16Four days of cruising the coast of Maine aboard HESPER
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Boatbuilding
Wooden Boat Repair & Restoration Methods
July 23 - August 5Strategies and techniques for common wooden boat repairs.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 23 - July 29Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
July 23 - July 29Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Boatbuilding
Runabout Repair and Restoration
July 23 - July 29Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
July 30 - August 5Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills : Setting up the Building Jig
July 30 - August 5Creating the components and properly setting up to build a traditional small boat.
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Returning for 2023
Large Boat Sailing New
Sailing the Friendship Sloop
July 30 - August 5Lessons aboard the traditional American sailing craft BELFORD GRAY.
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Returning for 2023
New Woodworking
Sparmaking
August 6 - August 12Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I for Women
August 6 - August 12Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 13 - August 19Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 13 - August 19The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
August 13 - August 19Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
August 13 - August 26The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Bronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 13 - August 19The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 20 - August 26Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding New
Small Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26Figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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Boatbuilding
Traditional Plywood Boat Construction
August 20 - August 26An introduction to boatbuilding basics.
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Related Craft
Marine Photography
August 20 - August 26Techniques and tips for getting that perfect digital shot on and around the water.
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Boatbuilding
Stitch-and-Glue Construction
August 20 - August 26Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 20 - August 26A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 27 - September 2Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 27 - September 2Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the Penobscot 13
August 27 - September 9Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 27 - September 2A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Small Boat Sailing
Sailing the Fleet
September 3 - September 9A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
September 10 - September 16Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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Related Craft
Marine & Seascape Photography
September 10 - September 16How to “see” in black and white.
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Just Added
New Woodworking
Traditional Oarmaking
September 10 - September 16Create beautiful, balanced oars that turn minimum effort into maximum power.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
September 17 - September 29The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding
September 24 - September 29A one-week primer on building small boats.