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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Large Boat SailingCoastal Crusing Seamanship
July 13 - July 16Four days of cruising the coast of Maine aboard HESPER
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Returning for 2023
New WoodworkingSparmaking
August 6 - August 12Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl
August 6 - August 19Help build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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WoodworkingIntroduction 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 CraftBuilding 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 SailingElements 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 SailingElements of Sailing I
August 13 - August 19Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
August 13 - August 19Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Related CraftElements of Boat Design
August 13 - August 19Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 13 - August 19The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – MISTY
August 13 - August 19Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
August 13 - August 26The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Related CraftBronzecasting 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 SailingElements of Sailing II
August 20 - August 26Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding NewSmall Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26Figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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BoatbuildingTraditional Plywood Boat Construction
August 20 - August 26An introduction to boatbuilding basics.
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Related CraftMarine Photography
August 20 - August 26Techniques and tips for getting that perfect digital shot on and around the water.
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BoatbuildingStitch-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/KayakingOpen 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 SailingCoastal 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 SailingCraft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 27 - September 2Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingBuild 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 NewBuilding the Penobscot 13
August 27 - September 9Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.
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Related CraftBuild 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 CraftThe 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.