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
Boatbuilding NewBuilding 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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New for 2023
New Related CraftBuilding 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
August 6 - August 19This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Related CraftElements 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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Related CraftMarine 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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Boatbuilding NewSmall Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26This event has passedFiguring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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Related CraftMarine Painting & Varnishing
July 28 - August 3The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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WoodworkingBuilding Half Models
July 28 - August 3The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing II for Women
July 28 - August 3Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingWooden Boat Repair & Restoration Methods
July 28 - August 10Strategies and techniques for common wooden boat repairs.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – MISTY
July 28 - August 3Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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WoodworkingCarving Name Boards
August 4 - August 10Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Sparmaking
August 4 - August 10Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
August 4 - August 10Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingRunabout Repair and Restoration
August 4 - August 10Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Returning for 2024
Boatbuilding NewGlued Plywood Lapstrake Construction
August 11 - August 24Building LOUISE, a traditional 14′ Pulling Boat, in plywood
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New for 2024
New Related CraftDrawing Coastal Maine
August 11 - August 17An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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BoatbuildingStitch-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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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
August 11 - August 17Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Related CraftBronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 11 - August 17The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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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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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat: Skills
August 11 - August 17Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Naskeag 16
August 18 - August 24A fast plywood daysailer for the whole family
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Related CraftThe Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 18 - August 24Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Doryak River Dory
August 18 - August 31A fully decked, solo river boat.
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Large Boat SailingCoastal Cruising Seamanship
August 18 - August 24A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 18 - August 24Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 18 - August 24The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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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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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 25 - August 31Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingCore 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
Coastal Cruising Seamanship
August 25 - August 31A week of cruising on the coast of Maine aboard ELSKOV.
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Related CraftBuild Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 25 - August 31A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the 12′ Peapod Dory
August 25 - August 31Record and Replicate a unique little dory
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewConcepts 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.