Join us for a night inside the boat shops – good eats, strong drinks, live auction energy, interactive games, and a mission worth backing all in Boat School style.
saturday, june 6th, 2026
@NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOATBUILDING
42 N. WATER STREET PORT HADLOCK, WA 98339
SCHEDULE
5:00 PM | EVENT START
games | cocktails | dinner | live auction | program
8:00 PM | AFTER PARTY
BUY TICKETS
GIVING FUNDS
Join the Custodians of Craft giving group by donating in your boat’s name to support maritime tradition and future skilled craftspeople. Donors are recognized with a slideshow of their boats at the event, mentioned in the paddle raise, and featured on the school’s website.
The Graduate Giving Fund is a pooled alumni gift supporting the school and future students. Contributions of any size are combined and announced at the ‘Hull Raiser,’ highlighting alumni impact and connection across generations.
The General Donation Fund welcomes gifts of any size to support the school’s programs, students, and community initiatives. All contributions are combined and recognized collectively, showing the powerful impact of supporters coming together to advance the school’s mission.
EVENT DETAILS
EAT
Indulge in down to earth fare in the boat shop while checking out how boats are built and what students are learning.
DRINK
As a wise someone once said ‘Beer builds boats’…or was it whiskey? Whatever. What we mean is there will be lots of tasty drink options.
PLAY
Whether you’re dashing for your dessert in a game, bidding in the live auction, or learning how to plane a piece of wood, there’s lots of ways to have fun.
SUPPORT
Give a shout and raise ’em high. Support the next generation of boatbuilders, marine technicians, and all-around problem solvers with a good ol’ fashion paddle raise.
GET INVOLVED
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About Us
Founded in 1981, the school offers a full-time 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics.