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
2019 Schoodic Sea Kayak Retreat
Sep 15, 2019This is the page for the 2019 Event
For information on the 2022 Schoodic Retreat, Please Visit this Page.
The 2nd Annual Schoodic RetreatThis five day event features the East Coast's finest sea kayaking and highlights a chance to try the amazing wooden kayaks by Nick Schade in the conditions they were designed for.
We had a great time in 2018 so we are doing it again in 2019.
