2024 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 95 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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New for 2023
New Off-SiteWooden Boatbuilding in the Bronx
February 3 - February 5This event has passed Off-SiteAn Introduction to Traditional Methods and Techniques
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Chub River Dory
June 18 - July 1This event has passedA modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.
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Large Boat SailingSeamanship the Apprenticeshop Way
June 25 - July 1This event has passedTraditional sailing in a large open boat
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Returning for 2023
New Related CraftSurveying of Wooden Boats
June 25 - July 1This event has passedDeveloping a trained eye for boats.
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Related CraftRigging
July 2 - July 8This event has passedPrinciples and practices; tools and traditional techniques.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewCore Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15This event has passedLearn the entire planking process for Carvel and Lapstrake hulls.
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Learn to Sail
July 16 - July 22This event has passedIntroduce your family to the sport of sailing.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewCore Skills : Setting up the Building Jig
July 30 - August 5This event has passedCreating the components and properly setting up to build a traditional small boat.
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Returning for 2023
Large Boat Sailing NewSailing the Friendship Sloop
July 30 - August 5This event has passedLessons aboard the traditional American sailing craft BELFORD GRAY.
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Related CraftMarine Photography
August 20 - August 26This event has passedTechniques and tips for getting that perfect digital shot on and around the water.
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Boatbuilding NewSmall Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26This event has passedFiguring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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Just Added
New WoodworkingTraditional Oarmaking
September 10 - September 16This event has passedCreate beautiful, balanced oars that turn minimum effort into maximum power.
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New for 2024
New Off-SiteOar Making in the Bronx
February 16 - February 18Learn the art of hand-crafting wooden oars at this one-of-a-kind non-profit
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
June 2 - June 8A one-week primer on building small boats.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 2 - June 15The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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BoatbuildingFine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 9 - June 15A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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Related CraftBlacksmithing for Boatbuilders
June 9 - June 15An introduction to traditionally forged ironwork for marine projects.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 16 - June 29The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
June 23 - June 29Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 30 - July 6Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 30 - July 13The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat SailingCoastal Cruising Seamanship – HESPER
July 7 - July 13A week of cruising the coast of Maine aboard HESPER
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
July 7 - July 13A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 7 - July 13Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 14 - July 27The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – MISTY
July 14 - July 20Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing II
July 14 - July 20Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2024
New WoodworkingBuild Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 21 - July 27Learn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I for Women
July 21 - July 27Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
July 28 - August 3Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II for Women
July 28 - August 3Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingWooden Boat Repair & Restoration Methods
July 28 - August 10Strategies and techniques for common wooden boat repairs.
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BoatbuildingRunabout Repair and Restoration
August 4 - August 10Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 4 - August 10Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Related CraftBronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 11 - August 17The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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BoatbuildingStitch-and-Glue Construction
August 11 - August 17Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 11 - August 17Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 18 - August 24The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 18 - August 24Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Large Boat SailingCoastal Cruising Seamanship
August 18 - August 24A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 18 - August 24Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 25 - August 31Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 25 - August 31Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
August 25 - August 31Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 25 - August 31A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Small Boat SailingSailing the Fleet
September 1 - September 7A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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BoatbuildingBuilding the Penobscot 13
September 1 - September 14Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Ultimate McKenzie River Drift Boat
September 1 - September 7A fast-paced week building the iconic plywood river dory.
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Related CraftMarine & Seascape Photography
September 8 - September 14How to “see” in black and white.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
September 15 - September 28The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
September 22 - September 28A one-week primer on building small boats.