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WOODEN BOATBUILDING PROGRAM COMPLETES SEA TRIALS A NEWS STORY BY NEWCENTER MAINE ON MAY 15, 2024
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EDUCATING FUTURE LEADERS OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY
The Landing School effectively prepares men and women for careers in the marine industry as practical designers, builders, and systems technicians who work professionally on today's vessels, adapt to the industry's evolving technology, and appreciate the traditions of the past while imagining and building the boats of the future.
About The Landing School
The Wooden Boatbuilding program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program designed to teach modern and traditional boat construction techniques, through the building of wood and wood composite craft. Students in this program construct skiffs, day sailors, or power boats that are made from wood combined with composite materials, such as fiberglass and epoxy. These small vessels may require installation of marine systems (such as steering, bilge pumps, and DC electrical components) or construction and installation of sailing equipment (such as spars, centerboards, and rigging).
The Composite Boatbuilding program instructs students in the design and fabrication of composite components and commercial products, including small, modern boats. Students will learn to build with various non-wood materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and natural fibers.
The Marine Systems program teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to install, maintain and repair today’s increasingly complex boat systems using established industry standards. American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards are integrated into the curriculum, so students are prepared to take the ABYC marine systems certification exam.
The Yacht Design curriculum is designed to provide students with a structured learning environment in which they can become knowledgeable and proficient in the practical application of the fundamental principles of small craft naval architecture, design, strength, construction and systems and develop the skills to communicate effectively with other industry professionals by verbal, written and graphical means.