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WoodenBoat School

If you love boats and wonder what's behind those pearly gates, pay a visit to the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine. Photos by Christa Buckingham. Web extra to Mary South's feature in our September 2011 issue.
  • Updated: August 31, 2011

The Goal

The goal at the school is to create a hull you can be proud of. Christa Buckingham
WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine. Christa Buckingham

Day One

Day one at the WoodenBoat School. Christa Buckingham

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Day Two

Hard Work

Hard work and time pay off when working on these boats. Christa Buckingham

Day Three

Day three of working on a handmade boat. Christa Buckingham

Day Four

Day Four Christa Buckingham

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Classmates concentrate on boatbuilding greatness.

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Day Five

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The Friday night lobster bake is a tradition.

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Northeaster Dory in progress.

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The finishing continues.

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Day Six

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The class shows off the fruits of its labor.

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Rich Hilsinger, left, WoodenBoat School director, and John C. Harris, owner of Chesapeake Light Craft and a WoodenBoat School instructor.
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