IYRS School of Technology & Trades

IYRS School of Technology & Trades As humans, we are driven to do this kind of activity, and to celebrate the associated art and knowledge, that ability to think through our hands.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades in Newport, RI is a premier non-profit, post-secondary marine trades and modern manufacturing school offering 4 ACCSC-accredited experiential learning programs on a 3-acre harborfront campus. Building with our hands is the essence of creativity, productivity, human spirit, and even community—as our knowledge, passion and our creations are passed along through gen

erations. Enter IYRS, a school founded initially to reinvigorate and teach these skills in the world of wooden boatbuilding and restoration. Along the way, those traditional and cutting edge skills, and the hands-on way IYRS teaches them, have helped IYRS develop a whole new experiential education model—a model that prepares aspiring technicians, designers, and craftspeople to work with their hands to help themselves, their families, and our collective world. That educational model is this: students immersed both body and spirit, with a team equally dedicated, in a condensed timeframe, to transform materials and systems into useful, lasting things, and in so doing transform their own lives and careers. When we build with our hands, immersed with others in the task, we become attuned to the importance of all that we do. At IYRS, students learn to make, restore and maintain with a heightened sense of purpose and craft. In the process, they build successful careers and more meaningful lives, satisfied and inspired in the knowledge that they have the power to build almost anything.

09/11/2026

Industry experts. Hands-on learning. Waterfront views. Join us at the IYRS campus during the Newport International Boat Show and sharpen your skills with practical, small-group workshops led by experienced professionals.

Available Tech Talk Sessions:

Multi-Meters & Electrical Troubleshooting with Greg Jones, IYRS Marine Systems Educator
Friday, Sept. 18 or Saturday, Sept. 19

Cable Sizing & Crimping with Greg Jones, IYRS Marine Systems Educator
Friday, Sept. 18 or Saturday, Sept. 19

Gel Coat Repair with Bob Lacovara, Composites Hall of Famer
Saturday, Sept. 19

Seats are limited and several sessions are already filling fast. To learn more about IYRS Tech Talks: https://www.iyrs.edu/workshops/techtalks26

09/09/2026

What a memorable evening at the 47th annual Newport Classic Yacht Regatta awards party!

A special thank you to Regatta Chair Jens Lange (IYRS '10), PRO Diana Emmanuelli , and the Ida Lewis Yacht Club Race Committee for their leadership, dedication, and hard work in making this regatta a success. We are also grateful to the sponsors, volunteers, sailors, and supporters whose contributions help keep the tradition of classic yachting thriving.

Congratulations to all participants, and thank you for being part of an incredible weekend on the water.

Find regatta results and awards here:
https://www.iyrs.edu/events/cyr-registration

Just a few more days until students arrive to our campus on September 9! We're ready for the energy, excitement, and m...
09/06/2026

Just a few more days until students arrive to our campus on September 9! We're ready for the energy, excitement, and memories ahead. ✨

Ready to get to work! An incoming Boatbuilding & Restoration student shared this photo of their tools all lined up and r...
09/05/2026

Ready to get to work! An incoming Boatbuilding & Restoration student shared this photo of their tools all lined up and ready for day one. We love seeing the excitement as students prepare to begin their journey at IYRS.

Orientation and classes start September 9, and we can't wait to welcome our newest class to campus!

09/04/2026

The sails, the races, the celebrations.

Looking back at last year's Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Party has us counting down the hours until this year's regatta weekend. Get your tickets and join us at IYRS as we celebrate another incredible Newport Classic Yacht Regatta with cocktails, live music, and waterfront camaraderie.

Saturday & Sunday | Racing
Sunday, September 6 | 6:00-9:00 PM Awards Event
Learn More: https://www.iyrs.edu/events/cyr-registration

09/03/2026

Last Thursday, some of our IYRS faculty and staff had the opportunity to attend BlueTide Demonstration Day at Sail Newport, hosted by Polaris Tech Bridge. It was a great day connecting with innovators across the blue economy and advanced manufacturing and supporting our friends, including Polaris MEP, Regent, and R&D Technologies. Exciting to see so much innovation happening right here in Newport!

IYRS instructor Greg Jones is bringing his hands-on expertise to the Newport International Boat Show’s Tech Talks here a...
09/03/2026

IYRS instructor Greg Jones is bringing his hands-on expertise to the Newport International Boat Show’s Tech Talks here at IYRS, alongside Composites Hall-of-Famer Bob Lacovara!

Grab a ticket and join us September 18–19 for practical sessions on electrical troubleshooting, cable sizing & crimping, and gel coat repair.

📍 And don’t forget to stop by the IYRS booth at the Newport International Boat Show: Tent G, Booth G31–G32!

🎟️ Learn more about Tech Talks: https://www.iyrs.edu/workshops/techtalks26

We were thrilled to host The Magenta Project at IYRS for a STEM Clinic filled with learning, collaboration, and inspira...
09/01/2026

We were thrilled to host The Magenta Project at IYRS for a STEM Clinic filled with learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

A special thank you to Francesca Clapcich Offshore Sailor for joining us and sharing her insights with students and participants during the clinic. We're grateful for her time, leadership, and encouragement as she continues to inspire the next generation of sailors and changemakers.

As the fleet prepares to head offshore for The Ocean Race we're wishing all racers fair winds and following seas. Good luck to team Francesca Clapich powered by 11th Hour Racing as they take on the challenge ahead!


A gap year is more than time off from a traditional classroom. It's time to gain skills, build confidence, explore caree...
08/31/2026

A gap year is more than time off from a traditional classroom. It's time to gain skills, build confidence, explore career paths, and discover what truly excites you.

At IYRS, students turn a year of exploration into hands-on experience, industry connections, and career-ready credentials.

Hudson Juenger took a gap year to gain real-world experience before choosing his next step. By working full-time as a mechanic while completing the IYRS Marine Systems Program, Hudson built practical skills, industry connections, and a clearer vision for the future.

Learn more about gap years at IYRS: https://www.iyrs.edu/resources/gap-year-programs
New York Post Article: https://nypost.com/2025/07/30/us-news/gen-z-embracing-gap-years-before-college-working-3-jobs-made-me-realize-what-i-really-want/

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Newport, RI
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