Noteworthy
Congratulations to the Wooden Boat Building Class of 2008-2009! Wooden Boat Building classes start Sept. 28, 09 .
SBSS 11th annual maritime festival is covered in the May issue of Western Mariner magazine.
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Silva Bay Boater's Exchange and Swap Meet
June 13th. Shipyard School and FoSB host the Silva Bay Boater's Exchange and Swap Meet, all day Saturday Sunday at the Shipyard School. The Shipyard School will accept items from Friday 12th.
Posted May 10th, 2009
SBSS Maritime Seminar Series
Every third Wednesday of the month starting at 7:pm at Silva Bay Shipyard School. Next Seminar is May 20th: Tad Roberts and Raiders share adventures from the past four Raids.
May 10, 09 More »»
Shipyard School Saturday Work-bee, Work-shop and Open House
Starting May 16th. Shipyard School work bees, workshops, and open house every Saturday. 10am to 2pm.
Posted May 10th, 2009
11th Annual Silva Bay Maritime Festival April 4th and 5th
April 4th and 5th. Festival, Boat Launching, Wooden Boat Seminars. The festival celebrates the launching of the boats built over the winter by the School's Wooden Boatbuilding students. During the Festival, there will be Seminars going on all day Saturday, with talks for wooden boat builders, small boat sailors, and anyone interested in traditional boats. Complete schedule on the Festival Web site.
February 28, 09 MoreComplete schedule on the Festival Web site. »»
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~Maintaining the Art of the Wooden Boat~
What Our Students Say About SBSS
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
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.)
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Silva Bay Shipyard School
Gabriola Island, British Columbia