Rich Hilsinger
Episode Summary
Join WoodenBoat magazine editor Matt Murphy for an interview with Rich Hilsinger, former director of the WoodenBoat School and the founding host of WoodenBoat’s Mastering Skills collection of videos. Rich, who retired from his host position in early 2025, spent three decades shepherding WoodenBoat School’s growth into a world-renowned experiential education program. The conversation ranges from Rich’s journey to the position to the remarkable relationships he has built with many of the finest maritime craftspeople in the United States—and beyond. The interview was recorded on Friday, April 23, 2021.