2026 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 100 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
May 31 - June 6An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
May 31 - June 6A one-week primer on building small boats.
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BoatbuildingFitting Out Small Boats
May 31 - June 6Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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New for 2026
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Annapolis Wherry
June 7 - June 13Experience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 7 - June 20The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat SailingCoastwise Navigation
June 7 - June 13Knowing where you are on the water.
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WoodworkingThe Art of Shaker Box Making
June 7 - June 13A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
June 14 - June 20Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking I
June 14 - June 20Expert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
June 14 - June 20Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingFine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 14 - June 20A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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Off-Site
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – NORA
June 21 - June 27Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Eastport Pram/Passagemaker Dinghy
June 21 - June 27Choose either the 7’9” Eastport Pram or the 11’7” Passagemaker Dinghy.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
June 21 - June 27Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New Related CraftThe Art of Monotype Printing
June 21 - June 27Exploring the world of singular prints.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 21 - July 4The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking for Women
June 28 - July 4Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
June 28 - July 4Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
June 28 - July 4Versatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/KayakingTraditional Sailing & Seamanship
June 28 - July 4Coastal sailing adventures on PETREL.
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WoodworkingWoodcarving
August 2 - August 8Introductory techniques for first-time carvers and ambitious projects for advanced carvers.