The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) and Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) are delighted to bring back their annual symposium after a three-year hiatus. Meant for people who love boating and building boats, boat owners, and everyone in between, Symposium features an array of classes, lectures, and workshops taught by professionals in their fields. Cost: $175 […]

Students will spend two evenings taking the lines off of the “Grant Skiff” from the collection. The 2023 method of lines taking will be different from last year to offer variety. The Grant Skiff is a 13’ smooth skin rowing craft with a wineglass transom. We will also discuss the various things to look for […]

Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State? Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]

Students will spend two evenings learning how to draw out a boat full size. This is the first and most important step to building your own boat. June 20 & 22, 2023 | 4:30-7:00pm Class size: 8 students Cost: $50 Register today by clicking here!

Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]

Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with […]

Students will learn to convert 2D drawings and lofting into molds ready to be set up on a building jig. Different methods of transfer will be discussed and tried. Setup on the building jig, in addition to what information needs to be on the mold for construction of the boat will be covered as well. […]

Come and spend the day at the ABM to learn all about fishing! With the help of Save the River and the Clayton Island Fishing Guides, you will learn all the fish species that reside in the river, have the chance to paint with fish, learn to rig a fishing pole, and even go fishing […]

Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with […]

This 3-night hands-on class aims to teach the basics of sailing or refresh individuals on sailing techniques. The class is aimed at individuals/adults aged 15+ and families looking to get into the sport of sailing. This class will primarily utilize our antique wooden boats and the C420s. Students must be able to board and disembark from small […]

Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]

Students will leave after two evenings with a fully functional hand plane. These planes are made in the style that James Krenov championed and made famous. Ergonomic, comfortable and easily customized, making your own plane is a far better tool than those mass produced for the same price. Included with all the materials to fabricate […]