Chesapeake Light Craft Takeover

Boatshop Build Workshop

October 6–31, 2025 | 9 AM–5 PM

Cost: $999 non-member, $949 member per two-week block or $1,849 non-member, $1,779 member per month

Northwest Maritime is excited to partner with Chesapeake Light Craft to offer this unique workshop experience. Since 1994, CLC boatbuilding classes have launched more than a thousand boats and introduced countless people to the joys of boatbuilding. In this workshop, you’ll work with our skilled professional instructors to assemble your own CLC kit from start to finish.

The workshop offers an open environment where you can select a project from Chesapeake Light Craft’s extensive catalog and receive the space and expert guidance needed to complete it.

Spanning four weeks, this workshop provides more time and flexibility than typical classes, ensuring you have ample opportunity to use the space, tools, and expert instruction required for a successful build. You can choose between two 2-week blocks or commit to the full 4-week program.

Cost covers tuition only. Ask the Registrar about special shipping options before ordering your kit.

Course Details:

• For Ages: 18+ (Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. The chaperone and youth together will count as one participant, so only one tuition fee will be charged—contact our Registrar to register as youth + chaperone.)
• Duration: Up to 4 weeks, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM each day (7 hours of class time, 1 hour for lunch)
• Cost: $999 non-member, $949 member per two-week block or $1,849 non-member, $1,779 member per month (cost covers tuition only, boat kit not included)
• Registration: Sign up online at nwmaritime.campbrainregistration.com
• Materials: Please wear clothing that can get a little dirty. You may be working outside some of the time, so be sure to dress for the weather. Please bring a water bottle, lunch, and your own PPE if you have it (ear protection, safety glasses, mask, and gloves). We have loaners if needed. Tools will be provided, though you are welcome to bring a few of your favourites.