
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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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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