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Nutshell Pram: Build Your Own Sail Craft or Row Boat

Boatbuilding

Art Kidd

The Nutshell Pram, a classic boat design by Joel White, is a wonderful small wooden boat that rows, tows, and sails well. Constructed from top-grade marine plywood, this handsome little boat is lightweight and can carry a big load. This is your opportunity to build your own 7'7" Nutshell Pram in North House's harborside boatbuilding workshop under the direction of small boat enthusiast and boat builder, Art Kidd. Students may choose to build the Nutshell Pram to accommodate a sail, including a centerboard, spars, rudder and fastenings, or simply to row. All materials and tools are provided, with the exception of oars, sails and finished paint. Due to extended periods of dry time, you'll leave with your boat project completed, ready for an easy at-home paint job. Discussions about pram sailing techniques will be discussed throughout the course, as students build at a leisurely pace, ensuring enough time for coffee breaks and a lot of laughter. Students may bring a partner to help (at no additional cost). To help the instructor order adequate materials, registration for this course is requested within six weeks prior to the start date.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THIS COURSE IS AUGUST 1, 2011.

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$650.00 per project (May 1-Oct 31)
$650.00 per project (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$980.00 per sailing version (or $890.00 for rowing version)

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Age with adult:

12+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)

Nutshell Pram: Build Your Own Sail Craft or Row Boat