Nick Schade’s course teaches strip-planked boatbuilding, creating two designs: the Adirondack Guide Boat and the microBootlegger Sport sea kayak.
Events
Upcoming Events
The WoodenBoat Show w/ CLC
Jun 26, 2026The Best Wooden Boat Show on the East Coast, meet at the Chesapeake Light Craft Booth.-
Elements of Coastal Kayaking II @WoodenBoat School
Aug 30, 2026Sea kayaking course covers strokes, braces, maneuvering, safety, navigation, and more. Students can bring their own kayaks or try Nick’s high-performance designs.
Events You Missed
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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.
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Meet at The Beach 2022
Jun 4, 2022Join as for this annual casual gathering of kayak builders:
at Bluff Point State Park Groton, Connecticut.
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Big Little Boat Festival @ Chesapeake Light Craft
May 27, 2022Chesapeake Light Craft is holding their new boat festival in Annapolis, Maryland
