
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-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 Off-Site
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
April 3 - April 8This event has passedThe elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the Chub River Dory
June 18 - July 1This event has passedA modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.
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Boatbuilding
Concepts of Stitch-and-Glue Design
June 25 - July 1This event has passedUsing models to learn modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for small and large boats.
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Returning for 2023
New Related Craft
Surveying of Wooden Boats
June 25 - July 1This event has passedDeveloping a trained eye for boats.
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Large Boat Sailing
Seamanship the Apprenticeshop Way
June 25 - July 1This event has passedTraditional sailing in a large open boat
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
July 2 - July 8This event has passedThe elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Related Craft
Rigging
July 2 - July 8This event has passedPrinciples and practices; tools and traditional techniques.
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New for 2023
New Related Craft
Painting the Coast
July 9 - July 15This event has passedConcepts, technique, inspiration for beginners on up.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15This event has passedLearn the entire planking process for Carvel and Lapstrake hulls.
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Build Your Own Points East Pram
July 16 - July 22This event has passedBuilding a fun family tender.
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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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Learn to Kayak
July 16 - July 22This event has passedA fun week introducing the basics of Sea Kayaking.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Taking Lines Off Small Craft
July 23 - July 29This event has passedLearn the basic skills and techniques to capture the lines off old boats
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Related Craft
Coastal Maine: Plein-Air Watercolor
July 23 - July 29This event has passedThe joy of painting outside in a marine environment.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core 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 New
Sailing the Friendship Sloop
July 30 - August 5This event has passedLessons aboard the traditional American sailing craft BELFORD GRAY.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl
August 6 - August 19This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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New for 2023
New Related Craft
Building a Ship in a Bottle
August 6 - August 12This event has passedRevealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl, Week One
August 6 - August 12This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Related Craft
Elements of Boat Design
August 13 - August 19This event has passedLearn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl, Week Two
August 13 - August 19This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Boatbuilding New
Small Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26This event has passedFiguring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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Related Craft
Marine 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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New Related Craft
Computer Design
September 10 - September 16This event has passedUnderstanding capabilities and advantages of the computer in your own boat design work.
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Just Added
New Woodworking
Traditional Oarmaking
September 10 - September 16This event has passedCreate beautiful, balanced oars that turn minimum effort into maximum power.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
October 30 - November 4This event has passed Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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New for 2024
New Off-Site
Building the Caravelle Skiff in the Bronx
February 9 - February 11A light, fast seaworthy rowboat anyone can build.
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New for 2024
New Off-Site
Oar 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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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Sassafras Canoe
March 18 - March 23LapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.
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Returning for 2024
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Jimmy Skiff II
April 8 - April 13A simple, versatile craft for rowing, motoring or sailing
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
April 15 - April 20Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Stitch-And-Glue Kayak
May 6 - May 11Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 2 - June 15The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
June 2 - June 8An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
June 2 - June 8A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Related Craft
Blacksmithing for Boatbuilders
June 9 - June 15An introduction to traditionally forged ironwork for marine projects.
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Related Craft
The Art of Shaker Box Making
June 9 - June 15A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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Boatbuilding
Fine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 9 - June 15A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
June 16 - June 22Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking: Tools & Techniques
June 16 - June 22Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 16 - June 29The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat Sailing
Coastwise Navigation
June 16 - June 22Knowing where you are on the water.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Fitting Out the Calendar Islands 20
June 16 - June 22Completing a custom boat for the WoodenBoat School Fleet
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Returning for 2024
New Open Boats/Kayaking
Elements of Coastal Kayaking II
June 16 - June 22Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Elements of Coastal Kayaking I
June 23 - June 29Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
June 23 - June 29Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 23 - June 29Learn 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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New for 2024
New Related Craft
Build your Own Stitch & Glue Radio-Controlled Sailboat
June 30 - July 6Build and sail the INDEPENDENCE model.
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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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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
June 30 - July 6Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Sassafras Canoe
June 30 - July 6LapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Building the Sweetheart Skiff
June 30 - July 13Learn the basics while building a traditional flat bottom skiff.
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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
Build Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
July 7 - July 13Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship – HESPER
July 7 - July 13A week of cruising the coast of Maine aboard HESPER
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New for 2024
New Related Craft
Introduction to Building Model Boats
July 7 - July 13Building the Yankee Tender Skiff
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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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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 14 - July 27The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Pond Yacht Restoration
July 14 - July 20Restore/complete your own pond yacht and get it ready for sailing or display.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
July 14 - July 20Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Returning for 2024
Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Skerry Daysailer
July 14 - July 20A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
July 14 - July 20Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking for Women
July 14 - July 20Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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New for 2024
Large Boat Sailing New
Traditional Sailing & Seamanship Aboard PETREL
July 14 - July 20Coastal sailing adventures in a traditional Crotch Island Pinky.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I for Women
July 21 - July 27Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Related Craft
The Rope & Canvas Sailor
July 21 - July 27Practical marlinespike and hand-sewn canvas projects for small boats.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Build Your Own Echo Bay Dory Skiff
July 21 - July 27A 12′ lightweight rower that’s fast and easy to build.
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New for 2024
New Woodworking
Build Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 21 - July 27Learn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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New for 2024
New Related Craft
Sailmaking & Rig Tuning for Pond Yachts
July 21 - July 27Learn how to build and tune a new set of sails for your remote controled sailboat
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Boatbuilding
Wooden Boat Repair & Restoration Methods
July 28 - August 10Strategies and techniques for common wooden boat repairs.
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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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Related Craft
Marine Painting & Varnishing
July 28 - August 3The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Woodworking
Building Half Models
July 28 - August 3The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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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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Boatbuilding
Runabout 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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Boatbuilding
Core Skills: Sparmaking
August 4 - August 10Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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Woodworking
Carving Name Boards
August 4 - August 10Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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Related Craft
Bronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 11 - August 17The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 11 - August 17Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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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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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking
August 11 - August 17Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Boatbuilding
Stitch-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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Returning for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Glued Plywood Lapstrake Construction
August 11 - August 24Building LOUISE, a traditional 14′ Pulling Boat, in plywood
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New for 2024
New Related Craft
Drawing Coastal Maine
August 11 - August 17An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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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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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 18 - August 24The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 18 - August 24Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 18 - August 24A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Building the Naskeag 16
August 18 - August 24A fast plywood daysailer for the whole family
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Related Craft
The Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 18 - August 24Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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Boatbuilding New
Building the Doryak River Dory
August 18 - August 31A fully decked, solo river boat.
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 25 - August 31A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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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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Boatbuilding
Core 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
Craft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 25 - August 31Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Building the 12′ Peapod Dory
August 25 - August 31Record and Replicate a unique little dory
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Concepts of Boat Design
August 25 - August 31A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
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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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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Building the Ultimate McKenzie River Drift Boat
September 1 - September 7A fast-paced week building the iconic plywood river dory.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
September 1 - September 7Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Boatbuilding
Building the Penobscot 13
September 1 - September 14Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.
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Small Boat Sailing
Sailing the Fleet
September 1 - September 7A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
September 1 - September 7A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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Woodworking
Essentials of Fine Woodworking
September 8 - September 14Building a dovetailed utility box with a focus on traditional hand skills.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
September 8 - September 14Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Related Craft
Marine & 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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Related Craft
The Art of Woodcuts
September 15 - September 21An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
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Related Craft
Introduction to Canvaswork
September 15 - September 21Project design, tools of the trade, industrial machine stitching, materials, and lots more.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Concepts of Wood Composite Construction
September 15 - September 21Learn the fundamentals of blending wood, epoxy, and composites to enhance your boatbuilding skills
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Skerry Daysailer
September 16 - September 21A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Related Craft
Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 22 - September 28An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
September 22 - September 28A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
September 23 - September 28Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Tenderly Dinghy
October 21 - October 26A classic 10’ lapstrake daysailer.
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New for 2024