Boat Building Bootcamp

Begin your boat building journey right from home.

Once upon a time

there where many woodworkers with basic skills from far and wide who wanted to build a wooden boat. Every day they read books, watched videos, and dreamed of fulfilling their lifelong desire to build a wooden boat. They were frustrated and discouraged when they could not find the information easily.

One day a sculptor started building a wooden boat and wanted to share his passion with others. Because of that, he started a YouTube channel called The Art of Boat Building. Because of that, he gained many followers. They were excited and began asking him questions about how they could build their boats. Until finally, the artist started an online class that gave everyone the knowledge, inspiration and guidance to begin their lifelong dream of building their own wooden boats.

And it was called Boat Building Bootcamp

Video Instruction

Follow a carefully curated selection of videos and books

Boat Building Clinic

Once a week online clinic to answer all your questions.

Private FaceBook Group

Share, learn and celebrate progress from other members .

What is Boat Building Bootcamp?

Instead of the one and done approach of most boat building courses, Boat Building Bootcamp has an entirely different approach. I’ve developed a shortcut in a comprehensive step-by-step approach to building your wooden boat. You’ll be guided with a carefully selected library of videos, articles, and books in an easy to understand outline. Work at your own pace and have access to the content 24/7. In addition you’ll be a part of a boat building community where you’ll get all of your questions answered.

You have access for life all for one price.

Boat Builder

Bob Emser

Bob Emser is a Boat Builder and Artist. His popular channel “The Art of Boat Building” can be seen on YouTube. Emser has an international reputation as a sculptor, having shown on 5 continents, 8 countries and 27 states in the U.S. His extensive body of work, dating back to 1978, can be seen in cities and municipalities, sculpture parks, museums and institutions of higher learning. During his 40+ year career he has served as a visiting artist and has taught at several universities, held a tenured professorship. Bob spends his full time efforts building wooden boats and creating educational videos and teaching about building wooden boatbuilding online.

what members have to say

Keeping the Dream Alive

“You know when I started building this sailboat, I found time and again that I was making the process more complicated that is necessary, and Bob has made several suggestions to help solve the little problems that may come up. Bob has earned his keep and my loyalty with that advice!
The program helped to clarify the order of construction, to guide the selection of the right boat and with a camaraderie of boat builders just like me. All wanting just enough encouragement to keep the dream alive, today I’m building the boat that I've always wanted.”
Joseph Castaldi, Hood River, OR
Strengthened my Understanding of Small Boats

“I have a long standing interest in building small boats and first met Bob Emser through his The Art of Boatbuilding channel. In watching Bob, I was taken by his carefully studied approach to boat construction, and his focus on making it beautiful.
So, when Bob began reaching out to test the interest of his viewers in perhaps taking a boat building course from him, I happily said yes. I have not been disappointed. Bob’s course has strengthened my understanding of small boats and their construction and has finally gotten me off the dime to begin my own project.”
Greg Stoddard, Reading, PA
Boat Builders from Around the Globe

“I believe this course is excellent for a beginning boat builder and for those of us with a little more experience. I especially like the classes on model making, lofting, and spiling. Another very valuable aspect of the program is the interaction of the classmates from around the globe. I believe that the community of boat builders to be a valuable resource for years to come. I continue to look forward to the weekly coaching sessions.”
Pat Cahill, Hinsdale, IL

HOW DO YOU JOIN?

Click the button below and fill out a brief application. We will reach out to you and schedule a free 30 minute call with Bob to make sure we are a good match for your goals.

Apply Today