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About IYRS

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Who We Are

IYRS powers careers in the marine industry.  We are an internationally known school, focused on preparing students to enter and excel in all aspects of modern boatbuilding. With campuses in the heart of historic Newport and Bristol, Rhode Island, IYRS offers the most advanced technical training in Boatbuilding & Restoration, Marine Systems, and Composites Technology. All classes are taught by industry experts who are excellent educators.

A group looking at a blueprintLocated in a coastal region where boating is a major part of the local culture and commerce, the school has not only become known for training fine craftsmen and technicians: IYRS is a vibrant maritime center enjoyed by the public. Its doors are open to all those who want to see how craftsmen train, and through its affiliation with the Museum of Yachting, located across Newport Harbor, IYRS is home to important restoration projects and accompanying exhibitions that draw visitors from around the world.

If you have ever wondered how your interest in boats and boating can become a meaningful and interesting profession, IYRS is interested in talking with you.  To learn more about our school and its programs, contact our Director of Admissions email or phone (401) 848-5777, ext. 203.

IYRS at a Glance

  • Founded 1993
  • Internationally recognized learning institution and vocational school
  • Main campus in Newport and a satellite campus in Bristol, Rhode Island
  • Offering programs in Restoration (Newport campus), Marine Systems, and Composites Technology (Bristol campus)
  • Small student body, highly focused curricula
  • Industry-experienced faculty
  • Strong roster of industry partners and sponsors
  • Active in major restoration projects

Accreditation & Affiliations

A group working on an engineThe school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Our Marine Systems program is developed with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) to ensure that the coursework is as advanced as industry practices. As for affiliations, we are connected to a network of Sponsors and Partners who offer support and a wide range of resources to IYRS year round.

The IYRS Mission

  • To teach the skills, history, art, and science of building, restoring, and maintaining boats and their systems;
  • To preserve the knowledge, heritage, craftsmanship and aesthetic genius inherent in these boats;
  • To safeguard our site and historic buildings as an important part of America's working waterfront; To show that honest work, integrity and mastery of a craft are among life's great achievements.