Archive of Major News at IYRS
The visit of U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) to IYRS on April 28 marked a milestone for the restoration of the 1831 Aquidneck Mill Building. Federal funding secured by Senators Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), announced in a press conference at IYRS on April 28, will help fund the restoration of the mill and the revitalization of the "working waterfront" along Lower Thames Street. For a press release on the press conference issued by Senators Reed and Whitehouse, click here.
A groundbreaking ceremony held at IYRS on July 12 marked the official start of the restoration of the 1831 Aquidneck Mill Building, an historic landmark on the school's campus. A crowd of community leaders, local business owners, and IYRS board members and supporters gathered outside this historic building on the National Register of Historic Places to mark the occasion.
May 30, 2007: IYRS and The Museum of Yachting Take First Step toward a Convergence
Following over a year of discussions, the Boards of both organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a structure for bringing these two Newport nonprofits together.
IYRS is known for training fine craftsmen in the art of wooden boat building and restoration. With a new one-year program in marine systems, the school expands its educational programs to cover the full range of onboard systems for all types of boats: sail and power, classic and modern.
December 4, 2006: IYRS Announces Agreement to Restore Historic Coronet
IYRS has reached an agreement with Robert McNeil of Coronet Restoration Partners that will result in the restoration of the historic schooner yacht Coronet. An official signing ceremony will be held on December 13.