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Our 2012 Programs & Workshops catalog is off to the printer.  You can preview a copy here: 2012 Programs & Workshops Catalog.  Because class sizes are limited, early registration is encouraged! In 2012 our short course schedule includes evening, weekday and weekend offerings.  In the shop you will find new courses in tuning vintage hand [...]

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

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.

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′ [...]

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.

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 [...]