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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Boatbuilding
Concepts of Boat Design
June 15 - June 21A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
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New for 2025
Large Boat Sailing
Craft of Sail – NORA
July 6 - July 12Learn and enjoy big-boat sailing with a master.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding
Building the Naskeag 16
July 20 - July 26Finishing A fast plywood daysailer designed for WoodenBoat
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding New
Building the 18′ Noank Sloop
July 20 - August 2Building a new sailboat with classic lines and techniques
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Boatbuilding
Core Skills: Sparmaking
July 20 - July 26Learn the steps to building both solid and hollow spars.
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Related Craft
Marine Painting & Varnishing
July 27 - August 2The art and science of finishing prep work to final coat.
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Woodworking
Building Half Models
July 27 - August 2The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Points East Pram or Calico Skiff
August 3 - August 9Building a fun family tender.
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Boatbuilding
Runabout Repair and Restoration
August 3 - August 9Making them beautiful again—keelson to varnish.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 3 - August 9Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding Related Craft
Elements of Boat Design
August 3 - August 9Learn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
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Related Craft
Bronzecasting for Boatbuilders
August 10 - August 16The process of patternmaking and casting custom hardware.
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New Related Craft
Drawing Coastal Maine
August 10 - August 16An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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Woodworking
Introduction to Woodworking
August 10 - August 16Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding Related Craft
Teaching with Small Boats
August 10 - August 16Introducing math and inspiring students through boatbuilding.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 10 - August 16Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Small Boat Sailing
The Catboat
August 17 - August 23The pleasures of a distinct American sailing craft.
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Boatbuilding
Introduction to Boatbuilding: Traditional Plywood Construction
August 17 - August 23Learning the basics while building a Shellback dinghy.
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing II
August 17 - August 23Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Boatbuilding
Core Skills: Fitting Out Small Boats
August 17 - August 23Taking the mystery out of fitting parts to the inside of a small boat.
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Related Craft
The Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 17 - August 23Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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Small Boat Sailing
Elements of Sailing I
August 24 - August 30Learn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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- New for 2025
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Boatbuilding
Build Your Own Northeaster Dory
August 24 - August 30The elegance of a traditional workboat in stitch-and-glue construction.
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Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 24 - August 30A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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Returning for 2025
New Related Craft
Building a Ship in a Bottle
August 24 - August 30Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
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Open Boats/Kayaking
Open Boat: Skills
August 24 - August 30Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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Related Craft
Introduction to Building Model Boats
August 31 - September 6Building the Yankee Tender Skiff
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Small Boat Sailing
Sailing the Fleet
August 31 - September 6A chance to sail and row all our classic boats.
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Woodworking
Carving Name Boards
August 31 - September 6Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.