Coquina is pitched
Hammering in the centreboard case on Tammie Norrie
Steam-bent ribs being rivetted into place

Noteworthy

Wooden interior of speedboat and festival-goers Welcome to our full-time, accredited Ships Cabinetry course, Class of 2008, May 10 to Aug. 01.

SBSS is featured in the March-April issue of Watercraft magazine.

Graduates,
to receive notices about jobs and school events please contact Les
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Our full-time courses are registered and certified by PCTIA of British Columbia

Recent News

NEW! SBSS Construction Blog

Launching & Sailing Photos »»

SBSS Open House August 26 during the Silva Bay Rendezvous

The Silva Bay Shipyard School will have an Open House August 26 during the Silva Bay Rendezvous, a Mid-week Gulf Islands Layover for Traditional and Wooden Boats at Silva Bay.

July 10, 08    More about the Rendezvous »»

4th Annual Shipyard School Raid June 28 - July 5, 08

The fourth annual Shipyard School Raid an eight day staged race for traditional sail and oar boats, ended July 5th in Desolation Sound. The SBSS built Mower dory Barracuda was first place overall, sailed by Boatschool alumni Quill and Mitch. Congratulations to them and to the entire Raid fleet on a safe 180km voyage.

July 10, 08    More about the Raid »»

Short Course Schedule – 2008

Starting April 28th through August 14th, the Silva Bay Shipyard School is adding a series of new short courses for aspiring boat builders and woodworkers.

Join us on Gabriola Island at our heritage boatyard on the water for a week or two and turn your dreams into skills.

April, 08    More about the short courses »»

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2005 launch festival
Raid fleet leaving Gabriola Pass
Silva Bay Shipyard School buildings
2005 launch festival

~Maintaining the Art of the Wooden Boat~

What Our Students Say About SBSS

Raid fleet leaving Gabriola Pass
Raid fleet leaving Gabriola Pass
Raid fleet leaving Gabriola Pass

I have the confidence to build, loft to launch, my own project.
Graduate, Wooden Boatbuilding, Class of 2006-2007

Come to class prepared to learn and be inspired.
Graduate, Wooden Boatbuilding, Class of 2006-2007

Coming here to learn cabinetry~joinery was the best thing I have ever done. I feel confident that I can take my new skills and continue to develop as a quality woodworker and an innovative designer.
Student, Ships Cabinetry, Class of 2003

Learn More About Our Wooden Boat Building And Ships Cabinetry Courses

Ships Cabinetry graduating class
Rigging the Gartside Skylark

Find out about our Students and Alumni, our year-long Course Cycles, or visit our Blog or Project pages to see Boats and Cabinetry our students have made.

How to Apply for 2008 sessions of Introduction to Marine Woodworking and Ships Cabinetry, and 2008 - 2009 Wooden Boatbuilding.

Visit the new category Traditional Boats Plans Libraries to search for plans for traditional boats. (The Links page has 10 sections and over 100 links.)

Give Us A Call Or Come By

Canada's Only Full-time Traditional
Wooden Boatbuilding School

Silva Bay Shipyard School
3200 Silva Bay Road,
Gabriola Island,
British Columbia
Tel: +1 250.247.8809