Northwest

School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding


Make a Living. Craft a Life.

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is an accredited post-secondary trade school that teaches craftsmanship through boatbuilding and marine systems at its 8-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Founded over 43 years ago in the Port Townsend boatyard by craftspeople who wanted to pass their skills along to the next generation, the school has taught over 1,700 graduates the skills required to work as boat builders and marine technicians. 


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Northwest

School of Wooden Boatbuilding


Make a Living. Craft a Life.

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is an accredited post-secondary trade school that teaches craftsmanship through boatbuilding and marine systems at its 8-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Founded over 43 years ago in the Port Townsend boatyard by craftspeople who wanted to pass their skills along to the next generation, the school has taught over 1,700 graduates the skills required to work as boat builders and marine technicians. 

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Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding


Make a Living. Craft a Life.

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is an accredited post-secondary trade school that teaches craftsmanship through boatbuilding and marine systems at its 8-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Founded over 43 years ago in the Port Townsend boatyard by craftspeople who wanted to pass their skills along to the next generation, the school has taught over 1,700 graduates the skills required to work as boat builders and marine technicians. 

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Classes & Aid

On our campus, students learn by doing!  Mentored by world-class instructors teaching in an apprentice model, students build the skills, confidence, and satisfaction that comes from practicing a trade. A signature element of the boatbuilding program is the range of different boats students work on. The marine systems program teaches most systems found on a boat today and is known for the depth of marine electrical skills students learn and practice. This year the U.S. Maritime Administration recognized NWSWB as one of 38 2024 Centers of Excellent for Domestic Maritime Training and Education in the country. 


The school is approved to receive federal student aid and veterans benefits for those who qualify. The only entrance requirement is a high school degree or GED and a desire to learn.


Info at www.nwswb.edu or email admissions@nwswb.edu. 

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