2025 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 85 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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New for 2025 - Off-Site
Boatbuilding New Off-SiteBuilding a Peapod Dory in the Bronx
February 21 - March 2This event has passed Off-SiteAn Introduction to Traditional Methods and Techniques
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 1 - June 14This event has passedThe theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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BoatbuildingFine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 8 - June 14This event has passedA guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 15 - June 28This event has passedThe theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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WoodworkingWoodcarving
June 29 - July 5This event has passedIntroductory techniques for first-time carvers.
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New for 2025
Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – NORA
June 29 - July 5This event has passedLearn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding NewWoodstrip Canoe Construction
July 6 - July 12This event has passedCreate a beautiful boat with time-tested techniques and expert guidance
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New for 2025
Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
July 6 - July 12This event has passedLearn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat: Skills
July 13 - July 19This event has passedDesigned to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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WoodworkingBuild Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 13 - July 19This event has passedLearn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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New for 2025
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing II
July 13 - July 19This event has passedLearn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Sparmaking
July 20 - July 26This event has passedLearn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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Related CraftBuild Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
July 20 - July 26This event has passedA Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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Returning for 2025
BoatbuildingBuilding the Naskeag 16
July 20 - July 26This event has passedFinishing A fast plywood daysailer designed for WoodenBoat
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat: Cruising
July 20 - July 26This event has passedThe skills for adventuring.
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Related CraftMarine Painting & Varnishing
July 27 - August 2This event has passedThe art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Open Courses 2025 Related CraftLettering and Leafing
July 27 - August 2This event has passedLearn layout, prep, paint and metal leafing for all your maritime needs.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 27 - August 9This event has passedThe theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I for Women
July 27 - August 2This event has passedLearn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 3 - August 9This event has passedLearn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 3 - August 9This event has passedThe pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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BoatbuildingRunabout Repair and Restoration
August 3 - August 9This event has passedMaking them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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BoatbuildingBuilding the Doryak River Dory
August 10 - August 23This event has passedA fully decked, solo river boat.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 17 - August 23This event has passedLearn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 17 - August 23This event has passedThe pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
August 17 - August 23This event has passedTaking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 17 - August 23This event has passedLearning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 17 - August 23This event has passedDesigned to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 24 - August 30This event has passedDesigned to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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New for 2025
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding NewBuilding Small Boats
August 24 - August 30This event has passedPutting traditional practices to work
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 24 - August 30This event has passedA Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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Related CraftMarine & Seascape Photography
September 7 - September 13This event has passedHow to “see” in black and white.
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BoatbuildingConcepts of Wood Composite Construction
September 14 - September 20This event has passedLearn the fundamentals of blending wood, epoxy, and composites to enhance your boatbuilding skills