Miss A.P.B.A. Replica molds

Molds for the Miss A.P.B.A replica are secured in place on the strongback. more>

Completed VanDam Cedarville 26.5

Completed VanDam Cedarville 26.5 freshly paininted and varnished more>

Gartside 19' Cutter Display for Graduation 2010-2011

Gartside 19' Cutter, ready to be rigged, as completed by the 2010-2011 class on display during graduation cerimonies. more>

Gartside 19' Cutter Sheer Clamps

Sheer Clamps for the Gartside 19' Cutter being clamped in place. more>

Steam bending frames

2010-2011 Students steam bending white oak frames around ribbands of the Gartside 16' inboard launch. more>

Class of 2010-2011

Graduating Class of 2010-2011 standing behind the Harbor-Skiff they built during Semster I, Classic Woodworking and Small Boat Building. more>

Graduates Launch Atkin

Graduates of the 2009-2010 class proudly stand by the Atkin Launch after graduation. more>

CM20

With its sole in place the CM20 heads down to Charlevoix for her final painting and rigging. more>

Atkin Launch

The Atkin Launch is finished the week before graduation. more>

Van Dam Boat

Still under construction the interior components for the Van Dam boat are positioned in the boat in preparation for installation. more>

Atkin Launch

This diesel powered 19’ Atkin Launch was finished by the students and launched on graduation day. more>

Graduation Ceremonies

Graduate Chris Eastman gives a presentation during graduation ceremonies in June. more>

Under Construction

The second-year program boat under construction. The windshield frame, forward hatch, seats, engine box and other interior components are being finished in other areas of the… more>

Heading Out

Heading out for a day on the water. more>

Zimmer

The electrically powered Zimmer Launch on Cedarville Bay. more>

Zimmer Launch

The back deck on the Zimmer Launch during a photo shoot for WoodenBoat magazine. more>

Lapstrake

One of the lapstrake skiffs being sailed on Little Traverse Bay. more>

Josh Walker

Second year student Josh Walker installs the stringers on the 27’ project boat. more>

27 Footer On Side

With the planks and bottom installed the 27 footer is turned right side up so construction can begin on her interior. more>

Challenge Mountain

The Challenge Mountain CM20 in the boat shop for the installation of its sole. more>

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Challenge Mountain CM20

Thanks to Irish Boat Shop the Challenge Mountain CM20 adaptive sailboat built by our students was prominently displayed in Harbor Springs last night at the "Ugotta Regatta" event for the Chicago to...

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Boat School News

Summer 2012 Artisan Workshop Series Announced

Feb 3, 2012

GLBBS is announcing the Artisan Workshop Series to be added to the 2012 Summer Workshops program. Click here for more details.Watch for additional Summer Workshop announcments as they become available....more›

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