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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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat SailingCoastwise Navigation
June 7 - June 13Knowing where you are on the water.
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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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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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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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New for 2026
New Small Boat SailingIntroduction to Small Boat Racing
July 5 - July 11New for 2026Racing rules, strategy, and sail-handling in a (mostly) one-design fleet.
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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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New for 2026
Family New Small Boat SailingFamily Waterfront
July 19 - July 25New for 2026Learn to sail, row and play on the water — as a family!
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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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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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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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Open Boats/Kayaking Small Boat SailingMessing About in Boats
August 30 - September 5Spend a week on the coast of Maine sailing and talking about small boats.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 30 - September 5The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Small Boat SailingSailing the Fleet
September 6 - September 12A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.