Nick Schade’s course teaches strip-planked boatbuilding, creating two designs: the Adirondack Guide Boat and the microBootlegger Sport sea kayak.
Events
Upcoming Events
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
Fine Strip-Planked Boat Construction at WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine
Jul 8, 2012A guide to building canoes and kayaks with wood strips and epoxy.
WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport
Jun 29, 2012Once again Guillemot Kayaks will be exhibiting at the WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT. This is always a great chance to see beautiful boats in a facinating setting.
Meet at the Beach 2012
Jun 2, 2012
Once again we will gather to see what everyone has accomplished over the winter.OkoumeFest - Annapolis, MD
May 11, 2012Chesapeake Light Craft is once again hosting an open house at their shop in Annapolis, MD and a large gathering of boatbuilders at a park beach in Kent, MD.
Kayak Paddle Making Demo @ Lie Nielsen Hand Tool Event
Oct 28, 2011Nick will be demonstrating kayak paddle making at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking during the Lie Nielsen Hand Tool Event.
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show - Rockland, ME
Aug 12, 2011
What could be better than an August day in Maine? Lots of boats, in August, in Maine. This show has something for everyone with fine yachts, fine art, and fine homes.
