Build-Your-Own-Boat Classes - NEW SERIES!
All classes run Monday through Saturday. Kits and instruction are provided by Chesapeake Light Craft. During the class, a professional boat builder will help you with every step as you complete assembly of a small wooden boat. You’ll sand and finish the boat at home.
Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry - Museum of Yachting
$1,999 (Kit Cost: $1,199, Instruction: $800)
This performance rowing wherry is modeled on the elegant Thames wherries of 
the 19th century. Fitted with a sliding seat, you’ll cover the miles at high speed even in choppy water for a low-impact workout. More than 800 of these beautiful lapstrake wherries have been built around the world. Mon.-Sat., Jun. 1-6; 8am – 4pm
Register Online >>
Build Your Own Mill Creek Kayak - Museum of Yachting
$1,675 (Kit Cost: $875, Instruction: $800)
Since the design appeared in WoodenBoat Magazine more than a decade ago, 
thousands of these 1930’s-style decked canoes have been built around the world. The looks are classic, the wood-epoxy construction is thoroughly modern. You’ll have your own 13-footer at the end of the week. Mon.-Sat., Jun. 29–Jul. 4; 8am-4pm
Register Online >>
Family Week! Build Your Own Eastport Pram – Museum of Yachting
Rowing - $1,679 (Kit Cost: $879, Instruction: $800)
Sailing - $2,478 (Kit Cost: $1,678, Instruction: $800)
In a program specially designed for families and parent-child teams, build your 
own 8-foot sailing dinghy! One of the most popular small tenders in the world, the Eastport Pram looks great, rows great, tows great, and sails better than an Optimist, even with adults aboard. Mon.-Sat., Jul. 13-18; 8am-4pm
Register Online >>
Build Your Own Passagemaker Dinghy – Museum of Yachting
Rowing - $1,975 (Kit Cost: $1,175, Instruction: $800)
Sailing - $2,974 (Kit Cost: $2,174, Instruction: $800)
Chesapeake Light Craft’s Passagemaker design is a Norwegian-style lapstrake 
pram, optimized for carrying big loads and for sailing and rowing well. This 11’7” tender is ideal as a family daysailer or as a dinghy for a larger mothership. A take-apart option is available for a dinghy that stows in a smaller space. Mon.-Sat., Aug. 24-29; 8am-4pm
Register Online >>
Click here for additional information on the Museum of Yachting and the International Yacht Restoration School's continuing education programs.