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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Open Boats/Kayaking Courses
  • New Open Boats/Kayaking

    Elements of Coastal Kayaking II

    June 15 - June 21

    Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills

     

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  • Open Boats/Kayaking

    Elements of Coastal Kayaking I

    June 22 - June 28

    Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.

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  • New for 2025
    New Open Boats/Kayaking

    Messing about in Boats

    July 6 - July 12

    Spend a week on the coast of Maine sailing and talking about small boats

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  • Open Boats/Kayaking

    Open Boat: Skills

    July 13 - July 19

    Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.

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  • Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/Kayaking

    Traditional Sailing & Seamanship Aboard PETREL

    July 13 - July 19

    Coastal sailing adventures in a traditional Crotch Island Pinky.

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  • Open Boats/Kayaking

    Open Boat: Cruising

    July 20 - July 26

    The skills for adventuring.

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  • Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/Kayaking

    Traditional Sailing & Seamanship onboard PETREL

    July 27 - August 2

    Coastal sailing adventures in a traditional Crotch Island Pinky.

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  • New Date
    Open Boats/Kayaking

    Open Boat: Cruising

    August 10 - August 16

    The skills for adventuring.

  • Open Boats/Kayaking

    Open Boat: Skills

    August 17 - August 23

    Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.

  • Open Boats/Kayaking

    Open Boat: Skills

    August 24 - August 30

    Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.