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    Since 1972, The Apprenticeshop has been dedicated to inspiring personal growth through craftsmanship, community and traditions of the sea.  Located on the waterfront in Rockland Maine, the Apprenticeshop offers programing for youth and adults that ranges from 2 hours to 2 years.  Students of all ages come here from around the world to learn traditional boat building skills, sailing and maritime arts. The shop was founded by Lance Lee in Bath, Maine in 1972.  Lee drew inspiration for the shop from Kurt Hahn and the Outward Bound programs he started.  Lee felt, as Hahn did, that education should encourage both thought and action simultaneously, not one or the other.  Today, as a non-profit organization, the Apprenticeshop is recognized as one of the finest and oldest traditional boat building schools in the country.

2012 Sailing Registration Forms Available!

By maryellenk | Published: January 27, 2012

Rockland Community Sailing

Registrations for Rockland Community Sailing Adult and Youth programs are now available!
Download a printable (.pdf) copy of the forms here:

2012 Adult Sailing Registration Form

2012 Youth Sailing Registration Form

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Welcome new crew!

By maryellenk | Published: January 10, 2012

Along with 11 returning apprentices, The Apprenticeshop welcomed Bridget Jividen from San Antonio, TX, Christopher Konecky from Brooklyn, NY, Kirk Folk from Rockland, ME, and Daniel Creisher from Shapleigh, ME, into the shop on January 3, 2012. All four have signed on as full-time, two year students.

New Apprentices: (L to R) Bridget Jividen, Christopher Konecky, Kirk Folk and Daniel Creisher

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December Launch

By maryellenk | Published: December 14, 2011

Apprentices launch six boats on December 16, 2011

On Friday, December 16, 2011, at noontime, The Apprenticeshop community celebrated the graduation of apprentices Drew Scott, Matt Costa, Adam Yanchunis, Jeff Steele, Alex Roderick and Hobbs White.

At 1:00 p.m., the public  shared our celebration with the launch of six apprentice built boats: two 12’ Susan skiffs, a 12′ Barnegat Bay Duck Boat, a 15′  Heavy-built Maine Lighthouse Peapod, a 17′ Work skiff, and a restored 21′ Alden Indian Class Racing Sloop.

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Boat For Sale

By maryellenk | Published: November 16, 2011

The Apprentice 15

The Apprentice 15
Double-ended day sailor, designed by Apprenticeshop instructor Kevin Carney. Cedar on white oak, lapstrake construction. Dynel deck with white oak trim. Sitka spruce spars. Sails by Nat Wilson. Launched June 16, 2011. Call Eric (207-594-1800) for price information.


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Upcoming Workshops

By maryellenk | Published: November 4, 2011
Half Hull Workshop

Creating a half hull model

Half Hull Model Building Workshop
Create a half hull model as a means of understanding and designing a traditional boat, or just work to produce this art form as a decoration or gift. You’ll learn the use of traditional tools and time-honored methods for an accurate representation of a boat. Tools and materials supplied. 

Next Workshop:  Feb 25/26, 2012
Sat & Sun, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Class size:  Max. of 6
Fees: $199.00 + $20.00 materials fee
To register call The Shop office at 207-594-1800.

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  • Apprenticeshop Events

    • January 28, 2012

      • Toboggan Building Workshop

        @ 9:00 am

    • February 25, 2012

      • Half Hull Modeling Workshop

        @ 9:00 am

    • March 10, 2012

      • Marlinspike Knots & Ditty Bag Workshop

        @ 9:00 am

    • April 21, 2012

      • Oar Making Workshop

        @ 9:00 am