Once more I will be supporting Chesapeake Light Craft at Canoecopia. I generally am working on a boat building demonstration in their booth and I will do a presentation or two.
Events
Upcoming Events
Kayak Builders Meet at the Beach 2025
May 31, 2025Every year, kayak enthusiasts from all over come together at Bluff Point State Park in Groton, Connecticut, for a free and open event. It’s a great place to learn about different kayak designs and techniques, and it’s perfect for beginners and even those who are just starting to paddle.-
Fine Strip Planked Boats Class @WoodenBoat School
Jun 8, 2025Nick Schade’s course teaches strip-planked boatbuilding, creating two designs: the Adirondack Guide Boat and the microBootlegger Sport sea kayak. -
Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Jun 15, 2025Sea kayaking course covers strokes, braces, maneuvering, safety, navigation, and more. Students can bring their own kayaks or try Nick’s high-performance designs. -
The WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport
Jun 27, 2025Guillemot Kayaks joins Chesapeake Light Craft in the WoodenBoat Show in Mystic, CT, showcasing boats and providing demonstrations on construction techniques. The show features over 100 wooden boats, maritime art, antiques, tools, books, and nautical gear.
Events You Missed
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Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Jun 16, 2024Take the next steps to improve and expand your skills -
Fine Strip Planked Boats Class @WoodenBoat School
Jun 9, 2024A guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy. -
Meet at the Beach 2024
Jun 1, 2024Annual kayak builders’ gathering at Bluff Point State Park in Groton, Connecticut, is free and open to all. The event features a variety of kayak designs and techniques, and is suitable for beginners and novice paddlers. -
Canoecopia w/ CLC in Madison
Mar 8, 2024I'll be in Madison, WI for this big paddle sports show. Come say "Hi"! -
2023 Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat
Sep 10, 2023The 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. -
Learn to Kayak @WoodenBoat School
Jul 16, 2023Join Nick in Brooklin, Maine for “Family Week” at the WoodenBoat School to learn sea kayaking basics while exploring the islands and coves. -
Fine Strip Planked Boat Building @WoodenBoat School
Jul 9, 2023Nick 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. -
2022 Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat
Sep 25, 2022The Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat offers sea kayaking instruction and exploration in Acadia National Park. The event includes comfortable accommodations, meals, and a variety of off-water activities for non-paddlers. Participants can choose from different pricing options, including kayak rental and private apartment upgrades. -
Fine Strip-Planked Boat Building Class at WoodenBoat School
Jul 31, 2022If you want to build a lightweight, rugged, and beautiful small boat, combining thin strips of wood with epoxy and fiberglass will make a cartoppable, low-maintenance, and gorgeous vessel. Nick Schade has been building strip-built boats for over 30 years.
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Advanced Coastal Kayaking at the WoodenBoat School
Jul 24, 2022Join sea kayak designer, builder and paddler in beautiful Brooklin, Maine for a week of on-the-water learning. The coast of Maine around the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine features some of the best sea kayaking on the eastern seaboard.
