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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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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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Northeaster Dory
March 9 - March 14Off-SiteThe elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Stitch-And-Glue Kayak
March 30 - April 4Off-SiteVersatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Annapolis Wherry
April 20 - April 25Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuilding the Caravelle Skiff in the Bronx
April 24 - April 26Off-SiteA light, fast seaworthy rowboat anyone can build.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Skerry Daysailer
May 11 - May 16Off-SiteA beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Jimmy Skiff II
September 21 - September 26A simple, versatile craft for rowing, motoring or sailing
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
October 12 - October 17Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
October 26 - October 31Off-SiteChoose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Sassafras Canoe
November 2 - November 7Off-SiteLapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.