Wooden boats are a moment in history that can be elegant and timeless. An expression of your attitude to classic values that can be preserved. Successfully creating, maintaining, and passing on the value of a wood boat takes professional skills and knowledge. Since 1929, Fox River Valley Boat Company has taken pride in having the necessary expertise to restore,…
Each StanCraft wooden boat is custom designed and built by hand using beautiful African Mahogany, and powered by fuel-injected engines from 320 hp to 1200 hp. The great thing about designing and building a StanCraft is no two boats are crafted exactly alike. Each owner incorporates their own style making their boat truly one-of-a-kind. Company Website
L. to r: Instructors Bruce Blatchley, Sean Koomen, Ray Speck, Jeff Hammond, Tim Lee, Pamela Roberts (director of education), Dan Packard and Ben Kahn. – Port Hadlock, WA. April 4, 2013 Pamela Roberts has been named Director of Education of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Roberts comes to the position with over 33 years of educational experience, including…
We have a range of scholarships at the Boat School, as well as other scholarships you may be eligible for. E-mail Student Services at [email protected] or call 360-385-4948 ext. 307 for additional information. CLICK HERE FOR A PDF WITH ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PURSUING THE MONEY – DON’T PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION IS THE FIRST TIP! –
Our school is located in the unique ecological biome of the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, where you can explore a multitude of recreational opportunities – hiking in the Olympics, sailing in a Tallship, kayaking the San Juan Islands, eating in the extraordinary restaurants of Port Townsend and the surrounding area – take a ferry from Seattle and come…
Federal Income Tax credits can help offset the cost of attending College. Visit http://www.irs.gov and enter “education credits” in the search box for details.
Canadian residents should visit www.canlearn.ca to find out if they are eligible for any of the Canadian student loan programs.
Yes, We are Veteran Friendly! We have students of varied ages and backgrounds at the School, including veterans, recent high school graduates and retirees. Tuition assistance is available to US Veterans with education benefits. For information about benefits, how to apply for benefits, and to view payment rates, go to www.gibill.va.gov. To apply for benefits, complete a VONAPP (Veterans…
The Boat School is accredited as a private institution of higher learning through The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Students enrolled in our 9 or 12 month boat-building programs might qualify to participate in the Pell Grant, FSEOG School Based Grants, Direct Student Loan (Stafford/William D. Ford), and the Plus Loan (for parent borrowers) programs. While…
37th Annual Wooden Boat Festival – September 6-8, 2013 Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat Festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world. Featuring more than 300 wooden vessels, dozens of indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations, a who’s who of wooden boat experts and thousands of wooden boat enthusiasts, there’s something to do, someone to…
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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.
