TWO WEEK COURSE (10 weekdays) m-f 9am -2pm - October 5 - 9 & October 12 - October 16

Join expert builder, Jeff Lane for a 10 day course and take your very own boat home with you at the end of the session!

Discover the timeless art of boatbuilding with the Essex Salt Marsh Dory. Designed by the Charles A. Burnham, this capable little boat is perfect for single-handed rowing. Its compact size allows for easy storage and transportation, fitting on top of a car with roof racks. Experience the joy of building and launching your own dory in our introductory course, where you'll learn the fundamentals of boatbuilding, woodworking techniques, and the use of modern epoxy for a lightweight construction. No prior experience is required, as all tools and materials will be provided. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, join us for this immersive 10-day course and take home your very own bespoke dory.

$2800/Dory

Non-Refundable Deposit $500 required at registration,

balance due before Sept 28th $2300.

4 boat minimum to run session. 8 boat maximum*

*Incase minimum isn’t reached, a full refund will be processed.

Need more info: https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/dory

Still need more details: email KD at kd@essexshipbuilding.org

Waiver: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yjB-8_-Nix77Z5W5d2Sd2Dd0Ij-nDFhv/view?usp=drive_link