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Education from The Landing School reinforces and preserves traditional design and construction methods while advancing the boatbuilding art through the integration of modern techniques and contemporary materials. The marine industry values this unique training and has lauded The Landing School internationally with a reputation for graduates of exceptional quality. The School is considered by many leaders in the marine industry to be unequaled in its training.

The School’s mission is to effectively prepare men and women for entry-level 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.

The Landing School blends modern yacht design, boatbuilding and marine systems technology under one roof. The School bridges the gap between theory and practice to provide graduates with the skills and understanding necessary for current employment opportunities and future career growth potential.

The School offers five training options, each one designed to prepare students for careers in the marine industry.

  Wooden Construction      Wood Composite Construction      Composite Boat Building               Yacht Design                       Marine Systems   

A student who enrolls in any of the programs is obligated to attend school full time (40 hours per week, excluding holidays) from September to June. Because of the time commitment for each of the programs, a student can only take one program at a time; however, some students spend multiple years at The Landing School in order to complete multiple programs. A student who successfully completes two programs and 15 credit-hours of general education is eligible to be awarded an associate's degree. The available career options expand dramatically for a student who receives diplomas from two or more programs over consecutive years.

Close physical proximity of these programs in one facility provides the students in each program exposure to the activities of the other three. For example, students in the Yacht Design Program come in regular contact with both several active boatshops and a marine systems laboratory. This exposure is formalized throughout the academic year with cross-program teaching sessions where students receive instruction in other school programs.