Egan Maritime Offers Free Youth Boat Building Program

The Egan Maritime Institute announced this week that it will offer a free youth boat-building program this winter for Nantucket middle school students in grades 6–8.

Students will work together to build a 12-foot wooden boat — a Bevin’s skiff — from start to finish, guided by expert instructors at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum. The program emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, craftsmanship, and experiential learning, and concludes with the launch of the completed boat in Hyannis Harbor.

When: Saturdays, Feb. 7 - Mid-April.

With an Egan chaperone, students will take the 7:40 a.m. Hy-Line to Hyannis, returning to Nantucket by 1 p.m.

Where: Cape Cod Maritime Museum

Who: Middle School Students ( Ages 11+)

This program is 100 percent free - travel costs included, thanks to the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for students who enjoy hands-on projects, working collaboratively, and learning through real-world experiences," Egan stated in its announcement

To reserve your child's spot : Apply Here

If you have questions, please contact Sonia Scherr: sscherr@eganmaritime.org