The Landing School Training
Wooden Boatbuilding
Diploma program teaching traditional and modern wooden boat construction through crew-built project boats.
Description
Students receive instruction through lectures, field trips and hands-on projects. The class is divided into crews, each responsible for building a boat under instructor supervision, from lofting and planking to fairing, finish work, outfitting and sea trials.
Key features
- Typical projects include lapstrake, carvel, strip plank and cold molded veneer construction, in sail or power boats
- Study of joinery and refitting, modern and traditional boat building techniques, rigging and professional shop practices
Applications
Graduates prepare for entry-level work building, repairing or restoring vessels, or for cabinetry and finish carpentry.
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