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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Boatbuilding NewBuilding a Lapstrake Peapod
March 22 - April 11This event has passedAn all-inclusive traditional boat building experience.
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Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/KayakingTraditional Sailing & Seamanship
June 28 - July 4This event has passedCoastal sailing adventures on PETREL.
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New for 2026
New Small Boat SailingIntroduction to Small Boat Racing
July 5 - July 11This event has passed New for 2026Racing rules, strategy, and sail-handling in a (mostly) one-design fleet.
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BoatbuildingGlued Lapstrake Plywood Construction
July 5 - July 11This event has passedBuilding a Gartside pram in a new way.
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Skills
July 5 - July 11This event has passedDesigned to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Cruising
July 12 - July 18This event has passedThe skills for adventuring.
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BoatbuildingBuilding the 18′ Noank Sloop
July 19 - August 1This event has passedBuilding a new sailboat with classic lines and techniques
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New for 2026
New Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Expedition
July 19 - July 25This event has passed New for 2026Preparing you for small boat cruising anywhere in the world.
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Small Boat SailingAdvanced Sailing
July 26 - August 1This event has passedA sailing course that emphasizes seamanship, instills confidence, and most of all, is fun.
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Large Boat Sailing Open Boats/Kayaking
Traditional Sailing & Seamanship
August 2 - August 8This event has passedCoastal sailing adventures on PETREL and GUILLEMOT.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat Cruising
August 16 - August 22This event has passedThe skills for adventuring.
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Small Boat Sailing
Advanced Sailing
August 23 - August 29This event has passedA sailing course that emphasizes seamanship, instills confidence, and most of all, is fun.
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New for 2026
New Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat Expedition
August 23 - August 29This event has passed New for 2026Preparing you for small boat cruising anywhere in the world.
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New Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking II
August 30 - September 5This event has passedTake the next steps to improve and expand your skills
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Open Boats/Kayaking Small Boat SailingMessing About in Boats
August 30 - September 5This event has passedSpend a week on the coast of Maine sailing and talking about small boats.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding II
August 30 - September 12The next steps in classical boatbuilding.
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Small Boat SailingSailing the Fleet
September 6 - September 12A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.