
2023 Courses
From Surveying wooden boats, to building them in bottles, 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 Annapolis Wherry
March 20 - March 25This event has passed Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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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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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Sassafras Canoe
May 1 - May 6This event has passedLapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Stitch-And-Glue Kayak
May 15 - May 20This event has passedVersatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 4 - June 17The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
June 4 - June 10An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding
June 4 - June 10A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the McKenzie River Drift Boat
June 11 - June 17A fast-paced week building the iconic plywood river dory.
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Related Craft
Blacksmithing for Boatbuilders
June 11 - June 17An introduction to traditionally forged ironwork for marine projects.
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Woodworking
Essentials of Fine Woodworking
June 11 - June 17Building a dovetailed utility box with a focus on traditional hand skills.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
June 18 - June 24Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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New for 2023
New Woodworking
Elements of Woodworking
June 18 - June 24Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 18 - July 1The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat Sailing
Coastwise Navigation
June 18 - June 24Knowing where you are on the water.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Elements of Coastal Kayaking
June 18 - June 24Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the Chub River Dory
June 18 - July 1A modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
June 25 - July 1Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Boatbuilding
Concepts of Stitch-and-Glue Design
June 25 - July 1Using models to learn modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for small and large boats.
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Returning for 2023
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 25 - July 1Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Seamanship the Apprenticeshop Way
June 25 - July 1Traditional sailing in a large open boat
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 2 - July 15The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
July 2 - July 8The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Related Craft
Pond Yacht Restoration
July 2 - July 8Restore/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 2 - July 8Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Related Craft
Bent-Wood Box Making
July 9 - July 15A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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Boatbuilding
Fine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
July 9 - July 15A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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New for 2023
New Related Craft
Painting the Coast
July 9 - July 15Concepts, technique, inspiration for beginners on up.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15Learn the entire planking process for Carvel and Lapstrake hulls.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 9 - July 15Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2023
New Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
July 9 - July 15Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Crusing Seamanship
July 13 - July 16Four days of cruising the coast of Maine aboard HESPER
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Family Week
Build Your Own Skerry Daysailer
July 16 - July 22A beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Family Week
Build your Own Radio-Controlled Sailboat
July 16 - July 22Build and sail the stitch & glue model sailboat, INDEPENDENCE
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Related Craft
Coastal Maine: Plein-Air Watercolor
July 23 - July 29The joy of painting outside in a marine environment.
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Boatbuilding
Wooden Boat Repair & Restoration Methods
July 23 - August 5Strategies and techniques for common wooden boat repairs.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
July 23 - July 29Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
July 23 - July 29Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Taking Lines Off Small Craft
July 23 - July 29Learn the basic skills and techniques to capture the lines off old boats
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Boatbuilding
Runabout Repair and Restoration
July 23 - July 29Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Related Craft
The Art of Woodcuts
July 23 - July 29An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
July 30 - August 5Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills : Setting up the Building Jig
July 30 - August 5Creating the components and properly setting up to build a traditional small boat.
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Related Craft
Marine Painting & Varnishing
July 30 - August 5The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Woodworking
Building Half Models
July 30 - August 5The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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Returning for 2023
Large Boat Sailing New
Sailing the Friendship Sloop
July 30 - August 5Lessons aboard the traditional American sailing craft BELFORD GRAY.
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Returning for 2023
New Woodworking
Sparmaking
August 6 - August 12Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl
August 6 - August 19Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking for Women
August 6 - August 12Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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New for 2023
New Related Craft
Building a Ship in a Bottle
August 6 - August 12Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I for Women
August 6 - August 12Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl, Week One
August 6 - August 12Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 13 - August 19Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking
August 13 - August 19Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Related Craft
Elements of Boat Design
August 13 - August 19Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 13 - August 19The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
August 13 - August 19Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
August 13 - August 26The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
Bronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 13 - August 19The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl, Week Two
August 13 - August 19Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 20 - August 26Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding New
Small Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26Figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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Boatbuilding
Traditional Plywood Boat Construction
August 20 - August 26An introduction to boatbuilding basics.
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Related Craft
Marine Photography
August 20 - August 26Techniques and tips for getting that perfect digital shot on and around the water.
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Boatbuilding
Stitch-and-Glue Construction
August 20 - August 26Learn introductory and advanced modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for simple or heavy-duty boats.
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New for 2023
New Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 20 - August 26Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 20 - August 26A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 27 - September 2Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 27 - September 2Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
August 27 - September 2Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the Penobscot 13
August 27 - September 9Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 27 - September 2A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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Returning for 2023
New Related Craft
The Rope & Canvas Sailor
August 27 - September 2Practical marlinespike and hand-sewn canvas projects for small boats.
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Large Boat Sailing
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 27 - September 2A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
September 3 - September 9Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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New for 2023
New Woodworking
Carving Name Boards
September 3 - September 9Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
September 3 - September 9Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Small Boat Sailing
Sailing the Fleet
September 3 - September 9A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
September 10 - September 16Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Sassafras Canoe
September 10 - September 16LapStitch™ construction of a 12′ or 16′ lovely, featherlight double-paddle canoe.
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New Related Craft
Computer Design
September 10 - September 16Understanding capabilities and advantages of the computer in your own boat design work.
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Related Craft
Marine & Seascape Photography
September 10 - September 16How to “see” in black and white.
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Just Added
New Woodworking
Traditional Oarmaking
September 10 - September 16Create beautiful, balanced oars that turn minimum effort into maximum power.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
September 17 - September 29The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Advanced Cold-Molded Construction
September 17 - September 23Exploring concepts, new materials, and challenging projects.
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Related Craft
Making Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 24 - September 29An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding
September 24 - September 29A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New Off-Site
Build Your Own Skerry Daysailer
September 25 - September 30Off-SiteA beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
October 16 - October 21Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Boatbuilding Off-Site
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
October 30 - November 4Off-SiteExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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Returning for 2023
Boatbuilding New Off-Site
Build Your Own Tenderly Dinghy
November 13 - November 18Off-SiteA classic 10’ lapstrake daysailer.