The Arques School

Learning the Fundamental Skills for Constructing Traditional Plank-on-Frame Wooden Boats. Photos below are of two of the easier models of traditional wooden boats that are being built at the School.  The upper one is a simple rowing skiff.       Below is a photo of a 13ft round-sided dory that is a modificatimore>>

  Above, March, 2025: Dolphin's decking, centerboard trunk, and mast nearly completed.   September, 2024: Centerboard slot cut with lead shoe added.  Cabin and coaming almost completed..     MARCH 25, 2024 ADVANCED CLASS STUDENT, HENRY FLIFLET, FASTENS THE SHEER STRAKE ON DOLPHIN: more>>

  Learn how to use the sextant with a straightforward explanation of the calculations needed for locating one's position at sea.   We are resuming our celestial navigation classes this November through February. The theoretical basis of celestial navigation will be taught whenever a minimum of four students can arrange to be in attendanmore>>

  To get an idea of what happens in the Design Class, take a look at the photos of various boats on the pages of this website.  With the exception of Dolphin, all of the boats that you see in our shop were designed over the years in this class.  This is an ongoing class offering in-depth instruction in traditional sailboat and yacmore>>

Description: Yes, we are again sailing on the Bay!  We offer occasional free sails along the Sausalito waterfront, usually for an hour or two. Please sign up to get on our contact list for upcoming outings. BELOW: RECENTLY ACTIVE GILNETTER SAILORS left to right: TIM, FALIPA, JAKE, AND RICKY Requirements: All participants must have some more>>