2023 Courses

An Introduction to Traditional Methods and Techniques

Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.

The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.

LapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.

Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.

The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.

An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.

A one-week primer on building small boats.

A fast-paced week building the iconic plywood river dory.

Crafting pictures and designs in wood.

An introduction to traditionally forged ironwork for marine projects.

Building a dovetailed utility box with a focus on traditional hand skills.

Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.

Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.

The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.

Knowing where you are on the water.

Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.

A modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.

Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.

Using models to learn modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for small and large boats.

Developing a trained eye for boats.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Traditional sailing in a large open boat

The skills for adventuring.

The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.

The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.

Principles and practices; tools and traditional techniques.

Making sense of all those lines and numbers.

Restore/complete your own pond yacht and get it ready for sailing or display.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.

A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.

Concepts, technique, inspiration for beginners on up.

Learn the entire planking process for Carvel and Lapstrake hulls.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

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

Four days of cruising the coast of Maine aboard HESPER

A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.

A fun week of woodworking for kids only!

Build and sail the stitch & glue model sailboat, INDEPENDENCE

Building a fun family tender.

Introduce your family to the sport of sailing.

A fun week introducing the basics of Sea Kayaking.

Learn the basic skills and techniques to capture the lines off old boats

Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.

An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.

The joy of painting outside in a marine environment.

Strategies and techniques for common wooden boat repairs.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Creating the components and properly setting up to build a traditional small boat.

The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.

The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.

Lessons aboard the traditional American sailing craft BELFORD GRAY.

Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.

Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.

Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.

Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.

The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.

The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.

Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.

The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.

Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.

Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.

An introduction to boatbuilding basics.

Techniques and tips for getting that perfect digital shot on and around the water.

Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.

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

A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.

Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.

Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.

Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.

A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.

Practical marlinespike and hand-sewn canvas projects for small boats.

A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.

Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.

Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.

Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.

Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.

A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.

Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.

LapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.

Understanding capabilities and advantages of the computer in your own boat design work.

How to “see” in black and white.

Create beautiful, balanced oars that turn minimum effort into maximum power.

Exploring concepts, new materials, and challenging projects.

Introductory techniques for first-time carvers.