Boatbuilding & Restoration - International Yacht Restoration School

Boatbuilding & Restoration from International Yacht Restoration School is a Campus Certificate Marine degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. The Boatbuilding & Restoration program is about mastering the fundamentals of wooden boatbuilding. The traditional plank-on-frame method?an essential technique that captures the timeless principles of boat design and construction?is the core theme of the program and a foundation of the craft. It is the equivalent of a strong liberal arts education where students learn critical thinking skills they can later put into action and practice. The program combines theoretical and hands-on learning. Working alongside master shipwrights and instructors, students learn by doing. In their first year, students work in teams of two to restore a small plank-on-frame sailboat; in their second year, students work in bigger teams to restore a larger sail or power boat. Hands-on work is supplemented by lectures, drawing and design exercises, classes in surveying and business management, and off-campus excursions. The summer term between years one and two is spent doing an independent study project. Learn more about the curriculum. The 20-month program is located at the school?s waterfront campus in Newport and operates on an academic calendar with three terms: fall, spring, and summer. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Students who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate in Yacht Restoration. View more details on International Yacht Restoration School . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Marine courses.