Introduction to Boatbuilding A one-week primer on building small
boats. Note: These are six-day courses ending Saturday
afternoon. There are many individuals out there who have decided
that they would like to build their very own boat but don’t know
how to get started. Many first-time builders have run into
problems understanding the process of what to do first and, as a
result, soon get intimidated and the idea loses momentum. Bill
Thomas and John Karbott, noted boatbuilders and teachers, invite
anyone interested in wooden boats and woodworking to join them
in either of these two six-day courses focusing on the skills
and techniques used in basic boatbuilding. No prior boatbuilding
experience is required; simply a desire to learn. If you want to
build a good-looking, simple sailing skiff, Bill or John can
help you get started and guide you through the step-by-step
procedures to taking on and completing such a project on your
own. Bill has chosen one of Iain Oughtred’s lovely designs, the
Skerrieskiff 17, as