Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Sea kayaking course covers strokes, braces, maneuvering, safety, navigation, and more. Students can bring their own kayaks or try Nick’s high-performance designs.
Aug 30, 2026
Classes
Fine Strip Planked Boats Class @WoodenBoat School
Nick Schade’s course teaches strip-planked boatbuilding, creating two designs: the Adirondack Guide Boat and the microBootlegger Sport sea kayak.Jun 14, 2026Autumn Gales 2025
Get out in rough water with experienced coaches. I've been working this event since its inception. Held at the eastern end of Fishers Island Sound at the border of Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York that is my home paddling territory
Oct 31, 2025Fine Strip Planked Boats Class @WoodenBoat School
Nick Schade’s course teaches strip-planked boatbuilding, creating two designs: the Adirondack Guide Boat and the microBootlegger Sport sea kayak.Jun 08, 2025Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Sea kayaking course covers strokes, braces, maneuvering, safety, navigation, and more. Students can bring their own kayaks or try Nick’s high-performance designs.Jun 15, 2025Fine Strip Planked Boats Class @WoodenBoat School
A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.Jun 09, 2024Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Take the next steps to improve and expand your skillsJun 16, 20242023 Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat
The 2023 Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat, co-presented by Guillemot Kayaks and Sea Sherpa Kayak, offers sea kayaking instruction and exploration in Acadia National Park. The retreat includes comfortable accommodations, meals, and a variety of off-water activities for both paddlers and non-paddlers.Sep 10, 2023Learn to Kayak @WoodenBoat School
Join Nick in Brooklin, Maine for “Family Week” at the WoodenBoat School to learn sea kayaking basics while exploring the islands and coves.Jul 16, 2023Fine Strip Planked Boat Building @WoodenBoat School
Nick Schade’s strip-planked boatbuilding method combines wood strips with epoxy and fiberglass to create lightweight, rugged, and beautiful vessels. Students will build two designs, an Adirondack Guide Boat and a microBootlegger Sport sea kayak, over six days.Jul 09, 2023