Find help at the village

The player automatically gets this quest after completing Searching for the origin.

Speak with Rex
"So, I'm going to see about getting the ferry to cross over to the island. Sounds easy."

Go to the docks in Wimblewick and talk to Rex. He cannot help you until you repair the ferry. To repair it you need to join the Carpenter's Guild.

Join the Carpenter's Guild
"I have to help repair the ferry. I'll need to go look at getting some skills from the Carpenter's Guild."

Talk to Agatha Woodgrain here in Wimblewick. She will let you join the Guild if you bring her 1x and 2x.

Carpenter's Guild
"Agatha Woodgrain has asked me to join the Carpenter Guild. First job is to get some supplies to patch up the ferry."

Gather 1x and 2x. You can buy both in Wimblewick or get the planks at Conks Lumber Yard.

Talk to Agatha Woodgrain. She will accept you into the Guild, give you, and teach you the following Novice Carpenter recipes: You will also get the Carpenter Guild Master quest.