Wooden boatbuilding at its finest

Quality education and craftsmanship

Did you know ... that we are the only traditional wooden boatbuilding school in the world to use and teach the distinctive methods developed in the early 1900's by Puget Sound shipwrights and master boatbuilders?

The method we teach is arguably one of the finest and most efficient forms of traditional boatbuilding, and our curriculum assures the historical preservation of these techniques.

School Announcements

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Programs, courses and workshops

Through our school programs we offer a full-time vocational study program for those interested in the wooden boatbuilding industry and those wanting to boost their skills in the boatbuilding and woodworking career markets.

We also offer a wide selection of noncredit courses and workshops during evenings, weekends and throughout the summer.

Boats for sale, commissions, donations

Sail through our current boat listings for the boats we have in inventory, our preferred designs, current commissions and more. Get all the information you need to order your dream vessel today!

Take a look at the boats under construction for this year!

Visit our campus

Feel free to tour our campus online or make an appointment to stop by for a closer look. We are located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula directly on Puget Sound in the state of Washington.

Getting involved with the School

If you have an affinity for wood, boats and fine craftsmanship then there are many ways to get involved with our school!

See how as a Business Supporter you can benefit from our website's traffic while supporting the School through our Resource Directory.

Join the boat school community

Join our boat school community to participate in an online discussion, connect to alumni websites, maritime resources and more.