Matt in the Old Goat Custom Woods workshop with the vessels from this past Chief Season
Matt with the vessels from this past Chief Season at Old Goat Custom Woods.

Chief Season at Old Goat

Build a vessel.
Carry your story.

Chief Season is part of the work we do—and part of the story of our shop. Chief Selects can come to Old Goat Custom Woods and participate in building their own vessels.

From time at the workbench to the engraving that makes each vessel personal, the experience becomes part of the piece you take with you.

Plan your class or season
Chief Selects participating in vessel building at Old Goat Custom Woods
Real work. Real Chief Season memories.
Chief Selects assembling wooden vessels in the workshop
Participating in the build is part of the experience.

The experience

Build your vessel

Spend time in the shop with your fellow Selects and be part of making the vessel your own. These workshop photos show the hands-on work behind the finished pieces.

  1. Plan with our shop

    Tell us about your class, the number of Selects, and the dates you have in mind. We’ll discuss the build and confirm availability.

  2. Take part in the work

    Work with Old Goat on your vessel. We’ll discuss the shop experience and what your class can participate in when we plan your visit.

  3. Make it personal

    Bring the names, dates, insignia, and details that tell your story. We’ll work through the design with you.

Your service. Your details.

Make it yours

Each vessel can tell a different story. Past work shows the range of engraving, wood choices, hardware, warfare devices, Chief imagery, names, dates, and meaningful sayings.

Personalized Chief vessel with Navy Chief engraving and contrasting wood frame
Personal engraving and contrasting wood.
Chief vessel with aviation devices and personalized engraving
Warfare devices, personal messages, and hardware.
Chief Petty Officer Creed engraved on a wooden vessel panel
The Chief Petty Officer Creed, engraved in detail.

Share your ideas with us so we can confirm the layout, available options, and cost for your vessel.

The work behind the tradition

Previous Chief Seasons & classes

These are genuine vessels and workshop moments from past Chief Seasons at Old Goat. The vessels shown here include pieces dated September 2017 and personalized FY-18 work.

Different details. Different stories. The same care in making something meaningful.

Use the examples as inspiration for your class, then talk with us about what you would like to build.

Personalized Chief Season vessels dated September 2017 on shop shelving
Previous Chief Season vessels in the Old Goat workshop.

Plan with confidence

Costs & what’s included

The current Chief Season cost sheet will be available here. In the meantime, contact us for pricing and to confirm what is included in your class’s build.

Request the current cost sheet

We’ll confirm wood and engraving options, hardware, the shop experience, your class size, and scheduling with you before you commit.

Start a conversation

Plan your class or season

Tell us your class or command, how many Selects are participating, the dates you have in mind, and any vessel ideas or engraving details.

Get started by emailContact the shop(904) 214-3408

Old Goat Custom Woods · Middleburg, Florida