2024 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 95 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Chub River Dory
June 18 - July 1This event has passedA modern take on a Grand Canyon Classic.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewCore Skills: Planking
July 9 - July 15This event has passedLearn the entire planking process for Carvel and Lapstrake hulls.
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Returning for 2023
Large Boat Sailing NewSailing the Friendship Sloop
July 30 - August 5This event has passedLessons aboard the traditional American sailing craft BELFORD GRAY.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewCore Skills : Setting up the Building Jig
July 30 - August 5This event has passedCreating the components and properly setting up to build a traditional small boat.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl, Week One
August 6 - August 12This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl
August 6 - August 19This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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New for 2023
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18’ Calendar Islands Yawl, Week Two
August 13 - August 19This event has passedHelp build this sail & oar boat for the WoodenBoat School fleet.
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Related CraftMarine Photography
August 20 - August 26This event has passedTechniques and tips for getting that perfect digital shot on and around the water.
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Boatbuilding NewSmall Boat Repair
August 20 - August 26This event has passedFiguring out what’s wrong and how to fix it right.
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New WoodworkingTraditional Oarmaking
September 10 - September 16This event has passedCreate beautiful, balanced oars that turn minimum effort into maximum power.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 2 - June 15The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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BoatbuildingFine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 9 - June 15A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewFitting Out the Calendar Islands 20
June 16 - June 22Completing a custom boat for the WoodenBoat School Fleet
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 16 - June 29The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat: Skills
June 30 - July 6Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 30 - July 13The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
July 14 - July 27The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail – MISTY
July 14 - July 20Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing II
July 14 - July 20Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Related CraftPond Yacht Restoration
July 14 - July 20Restore/complete your own pond yacht and get it ready for sailing or display.
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New for 2024
New WoodworkingBuild Your Own Apprentice Tool Chest
July 21 - July 27Learn basic joinery through a useful, fun project.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I for Women
July 21 - July 27Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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New for 2024
New Related CraftSailmaking & Rig Tuning for Pond Yachts
July 21 - July 27Learn how to build and tune a new set of sails for your remote controled sailboat
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Related CraftMarine Painting & Varnishing
July 28 - August 3The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II for Women
July 28 - August 3Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – MISTY
July 28 - August 3Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Sparmaking
August 4 - August 10Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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BoatbuildingRunabout Repair and Restoration
August 4 - August 10Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 11 - August 17Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 11 - August 17Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Doryak River Dory
August 18 - August 31A fully decked, solo river boat.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Naskeag 16
August 18 - August 24A fast plywood daysailer for the whole family
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Small Boat SailingThe Catboat
August 18 - August 24The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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BoatbuildingIntroduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 18 - August 24Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Large Boat SailingCraft of Sail for Women – NASKET
August 25 - August 31Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
August 25 - August 31Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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Related CraftBuild Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 25 - August 31A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the 12′ Peapod Dory
August 25 - August 31Record and Replicate a unique little dory
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BoatbuildingBuilding the Penobscot 13
September 1 - September 14Glued-lapstrake construction of a beautiful daysailer.
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
September 1 - September 7A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewBuilding the Ultimate McKenzie River Drift Boat
September 1 - September 7A fast-paced week building the iconic plywood river dory.
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Related CraftMarine & Seascape Photography
September 8 - September 14How to “see” in black and white.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
September 15 - September 28The theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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New for 2024
Boatbuilding NewConcepts of Wood Composite Construction
September 15 - September 21Learn the fundamentals of blending wood, epoxy, and composites to enhance your boatbuilding skills