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Donate Now - Stand for the Trades.
Donate Now - Stand for the Trades.
Help the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding continue delivering high-quality hands-on training, maintain our instructor team, and fill a desperate industry need for skilled maritime trade workers. Give today!
Admissions Process / Program Details
Admissions Process / Program Details
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Annual Report 2024 School Year
Annual Report 2024 School Year
The Twins Project
The Twins Project
The Twins Project
The ‘Twins’ – James Cutter and Prothero Sloop Twin Boat Build Contrasts Traditional and Modern Boatbuilding Methods and Materials In January of 2025, the boatbuilding program began the construction of two 26’ sailboats built side-by-side. Though “twins” in size and general appearance, the James Cutter (pictured) will give students experience with traditional plank-on-frame construction. The Prothero Sloop (pictured), will give the same group of students experience with cold molding. The James Cutter was designed by Jim Franken of Port Townsend and the Prothero Sloop was designed by Will Sturdy at the Brooklin Boat Yard to support this unique learning experience....
Marine Systems Intensives
Marine Systems Intensives
Marine Systems Intensives
What Are Marine Systems Intensives? Our five‑day Marine Systems Intensives are compact, high‑impact courses designed for marine professionals, technicians, and experienced recreational boaters seeking to expand their skills. While these courses move quickly and build on prior experience, motivated beginners with a passion for learning are also welcome. You’ll gain hands-on, industry-relevant training, working with both mock-ups and real-world systems. You’ll learn from skilled instructors, work directly with authentic marine components and tools, and earn a certificate of completion from an accredited institution. Topics include Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Corrosion, and Marine Diesel Engines. Who Should Take These Courses? Although...
Boatbuilding Program
Boatbuilding Program
Boatbuilding Program
Marine Systems Program
Marine Systems Program
Marine Systems Program
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN. PROGRAM STARTS OCTOBER 2026. APPLY NOW EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON PROGRAM The 9-month Marine Systems Diploma program offers a compact and comprehensive curriculum to get you into the workforce quickly. Modeled on competency-based training, you demonstrate the work as well as understand the theory behind the work. The program is specifically designed with input from subject matter experts, focusing on skills that employees need in the workplace. The hands-on training follows CFR, ABYC, NFPA, ABS, and NMEA industry standards and relies heavily on safety and workmanship. In-field training happens on real boats of all construction types: wood, fiberglass, aluminum,...
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Interactive Campus Map
Interactive Campus Map
Learn more about our campus and get a sneak peek inside the shops through an interactive campus map HERE or by clicking the image below.
Boats for Sale
Boats for Sale
Find your next perfect boat at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding.
The Boat Geeks Interview: Kevin Ritz
The Boat Geeks Interview: Kevin Ritz
Register for Marine Systems Program Virtual Info Session
Register for Marine Systems Program Virtual Info Session
Watch Shop Talk Now
Watch Shop Talk Now
An inside look at the activities and projects happening in the shops. Winter Quarter Shop Talk Students are busier than ever! With so much happening in the shops, it’s hard to keep track of the immense progress and learning that’s happening all over campus. Check out this Shop Talk video to get up to speed. Marine Systems students embark on outboards, while the boatbuilding students are working hard to finish up their troller, deck the lobster boat, assemble molds for the sid skiff, and more. December 2023 In this episode, we kick off with the Marine Systems shop as students...
Ep. 8 Architect Austin Bewley | Passion for Craft Podcast
Ep. 8 Architect Austin Bewley | Passion for Craft Podcast
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ADMISSIONS: Learn about our programs and the admissions process
ADMISSIONS: Learn about our programs and the admissions process
Make a Living - Craft a Life
Traditional Boatbuilding with advanced systems - Victron Energy
Traditional Boatbuilding with advanced systems - Victron Energy
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) in Port Hadlock, Washington State, USA, is a busy school with sixty pupils on campus, some of whom are there to learn wooden boat construction techniques, and others to gain a solid grounding in the electrical and mechanical systems which drive modern leisure and working vessels. Some students go on […]
Shipwright Holly takes helm of Haven Boatworks | Peninsula Daily News
Shipwright Holly takes helm of Haven Boatworks | Peninsula Daily News
Rising Entrepreneur - Alum Lou Geraghty Featured
Rising Entrepreneur - Alum Lou Geraghty Featured
Clean Bay on the Job - Professional BoatBuilder Magazine Article
Clean Bay on the Job - Professional BoatBuilder Magazine Article
Clean Bay, a fully electric pumpout boat built by NWSWB students, started scheduled service at Port Ludlow Marina
Check out the new online Boat School Store
Check out the new online Boat School Store
Read Hull Raiser Magazine Online
Read Hull Raiser Magazine Online
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View our current and past boat projects!
View our current and past boat projects!
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