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 CraftIntroduction to Canvaswork
August 30 - September 5Project design, tools of the trade, industrial machine stitching, materials, and lots more.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewBuild Your Own Fox Canoe
August 30 - September 5Stitch-and-glue construction of a lightweight, decked, double-paddle canoe.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 30 - September 5The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Open Boats/Kayaking Small Boat SailingMessing About in Boats
August 30 - September 5Spend a week on the coast of Maine sailing and talking about small boats.
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New Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking II
August 30 - September 5Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills
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BoatbuildingSparmaking
August 30 - September 5Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding II
August 30 - September 12The next steps in classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail for Women – ELSKOV
September 6 - September 12Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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New for 2026
Boatbuilding NewPunch Listing your “Build Your Own” Boat
September 6 - September 12New for 2026The push to getting it on the water.
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Small Boat SailingSailing the Fleet
September 6 - September 12A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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BoatbuildingWood-and-Canvas Canoe Repair
September 6 - September 12All the skills to restore a canvas canoe.
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Related CraftThe Art of Woodcuts
September 6 - September 12An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
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Related CraftMarine & Seascape Photography
September 13 - September 19How to “see” in black and white.
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Boatbuilding New
Traditional Lapstrake Construction
September 13 - September 19New for 2026Learn all the techniques, tools and fasteners for a traditional build.
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BoatbuildingConcepts of Wood Composite Construction
September 13 - September 19Learn the fundamentals of blending wood, epoxy, and composites to enhance your boatbuilding skills
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BoatbuildingSmall Boat Repair
September 13 - September 19Learn the repair techniques to get your boat back on the water.
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Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 20 - September 26An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Boatbuilding
Small Boat Repair
September 20 - September 26Learn the repair techniques to get your boat back on the water.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Skiffs & Dories
September 20 - September 26A one-week primer on building small boats.
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Off-Site
Boatbuilding Off-SiteBuild Your Own Jimmy Skiff II
September 21 - September 26A simple, versatile craft for rowing, motoring or sailing