International Yacht Restoration School

The two-year Boatbuilding and Restoration Program provides students with a level of competency that will allow them to find jobs in the best modern and traditional boat yards in the world. Read More >

Designed with the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the IYRS Marine Systems program addresses the marine industry’s demand for skilled labor in the field of marine systems. Learn to install, maintain and repair the major systems found on power and sailboats through hands-on and classroom study. Read More>

Composites are the wave of the future. Get trained in the latest techniques and processes and join the next generation of technicians in the marine industry and other high-growth industries such as energy, aerospace and transportation.

The IYRS Composites Technology program teaches the skills needed to work with the latest advanced technologies, materials and processes including advanced composites molding, CAD operations, robotic CNC plug building, and composites repair. Read More>

Featured CE Course: Spring Commissioning (7 hours) - Gain hands-on experience in order to prepare your boat for launching and a problem-free boating season. The course covers: mechanical maintenance of powertrain, water and waste systems, electrical and trailer; preventative maintenance including antifouling protection; cosmetic maintenance including cleaning and gelcoat restoration; and regulatory checkup –to ensure all Federal and State requirements are met and inspection of safety gear. Sat., Mar 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Read More>

2010 Restoration Society

Support IYRS and get behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; party at the St. Barths Bucket; drive a race car at Lime Rock... Read more>

Museum of Yachting

The Museum of Yachting is now closed until spring 2010. Check back with us for a line-up of new exhibits. Enjoy the winter, see you all next spring. Read more>

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Boats for Sale

1940 Chris-Craft DeLuxe Runabout

A faithfully restored, period-correct Chris Craft DeLuxe Runabout. Vintage 1940 Chris Craft performance, ride and hardware. Call Terry Nathan at 401.848.5777 x 211 for more information. Read more>

The week in review, and some random unwarranted slander against Laplanders

By Tom Daniels on 3/8/2010 10:36 PM
The motor boats are looking great, and the Beetle cats are almost ready to flip.

Spring 2010 Lecture Series Continues March 23 with Andrew German, “J.E. Buttersworth: 19th Century Marine Painter” - 7:30 p.m.

Andy worked closely with Janet Schaefer to develop the new volume of her husband Rudolph J. Schaefer’s 1975 book on the prolific Anglo-American painter; a book that is the most comprehensive source on this highly regarded Anglo-American artist.

Composites Technology Program Instructor Opening

IYRS has launched a new Composites Technology program and has an opening for an instructor to help develop and teach the program.

Office Space Available for Lease

Loft style office space is available for lease in the Aquidneck Mill Building.