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Varsity course in yacht design launched
Auckland stuff.co.nz
Expat Ron Holland, who has designed some of the world's most highly regarded super yachts, is one of the brains behind a new university course in yacht design. The inaugural Master of Engineering Studies in Yacht Engineering at Auckland University ..

 The Apprenticeshop receives boost in fundraising dollars
Trade Only Today
Officials from The Apprenticeshop, the Rockland, Maine, school for traditional boatbuilding and sailing, announced that a group of anonymous donors have stepped forward with a matching grant poised to enable the organization to leverage some $700000 in ...

 Samawy to unveil latest sports boat at show
Trade Arabia
The boat which has been manufactured and supervised by Samawy Marine's team; combines its extensive experience with latest boat building technology. A demonstration of the boat's special features and functionalities will be conducted during the event ..

 Michigan's Boating Industry on track for continued growth
Boating Industry
As Michigan's boating trade association prepares to move in its second boat show of 2012, the optimism from show management and exhibitors continues to rise. The Spring Boating Expo is scheduled for March 15 -18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in 

 ABC Registration Opens as Cohost Support Continues to Expand
Boating Industry
WASHINGTON, DC – March 13, 2012– Registration for the American Boating Congress is now open and spaces are rapidly filling. The opening comes on the heels of the addition of two more event co-hosts; the National Marine Bankers Association and the 

 Learn to buildmodel boats
The Star Democrat
MICHAELS The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Model Guild in St. Michaels is offering a beginner model boatbuilding workshop, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1. Participants will be led step-by-step by skilled craftsman to create a ...

 Farley boats being built locally on a smaller scale
Rockport Pilot
Seeing a market for sport-fishing boats, Barney invited his brother Fred to set up a boat building shop. Fred established Fred Farley and Son Boats in 1915. Barney became a fishing guide under the tutelage of Capt. Ed Cotter. The early boats were built ...

 Gig Harbor BoatShop invites you to become a boat builder for a day
The Peninsula Gateway Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:33 PM PDT
The Gig Harbor BoatShopâs first Boat Builder for a Day class started March 3 under the instruction of Tom Regan, a veteran boat builder and owner of Grapeview Point Boat Works in Allyn. 

 Brunswick Corporation : Brunswick Launches Exclusive Boat Discount Program for ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Now, just in time for the upcoming boating season, USAA members can save up to $1500 on a select 250 models from six great boat brands - Bayliner, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Lowe, Lund and Trophy. These participating Brunswick boat brands offer USAA 

 Scouts participate in Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival
The Pine Island Eagle Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:28 PM PDT
The Pine Island Boy Scout Troop 20 joined four other teams under a tent Sunday at the Lee Civic Center to finish building their 12-foot Bevin Skiff during the first Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival, which was held in conjunction with the Fort Myers Boat Show.

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Sinking feeling might be over for boating industry
Florida Times-Union
George Cassel, owner of North Florida Yacht Sales, says, "The past three years have been pretty tough," but this year has started off well. By Drew Dixon While the automobile industry appears to be on the rebound from a stubborn recession, ...

 Back Pearl Bob's dream
Taranaki Daily News
It's quite another thing to build a 12-metre wooden schooner in your shed, using almost no plans. That's what retired engineer Bob Millen is doing in New Plymouth, building his dream boat, Black Pearl. He has hired boat builder Steve Grimwood to help 

 Superyacht will be classroom for postgrad engineering students
The New Zealand Herald Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:12 AM PDT
Ten new arrivals at the University of Auckland discovered that their new campus included the deck of a 50m superyacht.The university has started the country's first post-graduate degree in yacht engineering, and the perks of the... 

 Bills could adversely affect boating industry
The Star Democrat
Jay Jacobs, R-36-Kent, said they have received a lot of feedback on boating and fishing bills under consideration in the General Assembly. Shore residents are concerned about a possible increase in fees and taxes that could have a negative impact on ...

 Bronze plaques for Legends project ready for spring installation
The Voice Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:34 AM PDT
The innovative thinking that made the city of Algonac great during its boat-building days still shows up in the hearts and minds of community leaders today. 

 Asia-Pacific Superyachts to join Phuket International Boat Show
Phuket Gazette
PHUKET: Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) will be exhibiting at this year's Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) and Singapore Yacht Show (SYS). APSA members will be on hand to offer comprehensive information about the Asia-Pacific region, ...

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Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival runs through Sunday
The News-Press Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:19 AM PST
Children will make boats from scratch this weekend at the Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival

 Haute Yachts: Aquariva by Gucci and Riva
Haute Living
by Alison Cavatore Italian fashion house Gucci has joined forces with Riva to create a luxury yacht that reflects the tradition of excellence in design and creativity that both companies have come to be known for. The Aquariva yacht is a made-to-order

 Boat builder floats idea for fun race in Alberni
Alberni Valley News
By Susan Quinn - Alberni Valley News When David Whitworth retired, he turned to boat building to keep himself occupied. Now, Whitworth is sharing his passion for boats in what he hopes will turn into an annual event for Port Alberni.

 Project launched to build replica of boat
Kent Online
by Graham Tutthill A project to build a replica of the Dover Bronze Age boat has been launched. The archaeological research project, called Boat 1550 BC, brings together seven partners from the UK, Belgium and France to build a replica of the 

New owner for Gold Coast boat builder Riviera
The Courier Mail Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:51 PM PST
One of Australia's biggest boat builders has emerged from under the shadow of receivership and been bought by Longhurst Marine.  

Jack Chippendale
Telegraph.co.uk
His upbringing was strict, as was his civilian boatbuilding apprenticeship, which required him to work 80 hours a week, including four hours on Sunday mornings. Perhaps understandably, he soon fell out with his employer and set up on his own. 

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Yacht Mechanic / Marine Engineer, Greece
This is South Wales
The Yacht Mechanic / Marine Engineer will take ownership of the maintenance yachts, providing excellent care and service to all guests according to agreed Company standards, policies and procedures. a) Take personal responsibility for the maintenance,

 Yacht Trainer / Sailing Instructor (Greece)
This is South Wales
The Yacht Trainer / Sailing Instructor will deliver sailing instruction and provide excellent care and service to child and adult guests according to agreed Company standards, policies and procedures. a) Working as part of a team to teach sailing to ...

French Team on Exchange to Irish Boat Building School
Afloat
#WOODEN BOAT – The ILEN School of Wooden Boat Building has welcomed this week a trainee ship's carpenter from the Brittany boat building school, Ateliers de L'Enfer, based in Douarnenez. Julien Blondeau, who is part-French and part-Brazilian is nearing ...

Blue Wave celebrates 20 years is business
Shawnee News Star
From the beginning, Blue Wave Boats has been located in central Oklahoma. Roger and Pam Parks started Blue Wave in a 1500 sq. ft. facility in Checotah. “We've always had a passion for building boats,” said Pam Parks. The Parks, along with their two

  The following information was released by the New Jersey State Senate, Democrats:
Utility Products
The boat building industry has done just that by creating a plan to reach into a growing segment of the economy green and renewable energy," said Senator Whelan (D-Atlantic). "By providing boat manufacturers with the tools necessary to transition to ...

 Industry mourns former NMMA board member
Trade Only Today
An avid boater, Sherman was active in the marine industry. He received the Mel Barr Award in 1992 and served on the National Marine Manufacturers Association's board of directors. Sherman was also active in his hometown of Pembroke, Mass., .

Naval Architect/Oceans Engineer
Rigzone Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:48 PM PST
Job Description: The successful candidate will be a team member in the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Facilities group. This individual will work to design, fabricate, and install the hull and mooring components of Anadarko production platforms. 

Yachting Australia Amendment 10 – Resistance to Capsize
YACHTe.com.au
Recently Yachting Australia issued an amendment to the Special Regulations for Resistance to Capsize for Category 1 and 2 races. This is referred to as Amendment 10 and will come into effect on July 1, 2013, to allow sufficient lead time for clubs and ...  

 Learn to build and feel sense of accomplishment at Southwest Florida Boat ...
Lehigh Acres News Star
Bickel wants his students to know what he's known for decades: There's nothing quite like building a boat from scratch. “Building something from a pile of store-bought boards, it's quite a feeling of accomplishment,” says Bickel, a carpenter who ...

 Team works with local firms to design and build boat
This is Cornwall
JACK CUNNINGHAM, James McKiernan and I, all engineering students from Falmouth Marine School, are working with local businesses to design and build a 3m boat that will be used by Composite Integration in Saltash as a showpiece for its customers

 Robson Forensic Experts to Present Study Findings at the 2012 SNAME ...
MMD Newswire (press release)
Twenty recommendations are made with regard to boater safety and education to help commercial and recreational mariners avoid collisions with very small craft. This three-day symposium (April 3-5) brings marine professionals and historians together in

 Southwest Florida Boat Building Festival runs through Sunday
The News-Press
Special to news-press.com David Bickel builds his father a “car topper” boat. / Special to news-press.com An 18-foot Red Wing skimmer nears completion. / Special to news-press.com When David Bickel's students finish their woodworking project this ..

Tribute to The lives of USCG Helo 6535

Uploaded by uscgheroes on Mar 3, 2012

A tribute in honor of 4 heroes, their lives & ultimate sacrifice. United States Coast Guard helicopter 6535 went down in Mobile Alabama on Feb 28, 2012 with 4 crew members aboard. Dale Taylor, Thomas Cameron & Fernando Jorge were heroes in life.....and in death. Guardians to the end, Guardians in heaven. This was made by my 8yr. old son & 11yr. old daughter to say kids care too. God bless you all, god bless the United States Coast Guard.

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Pacific Northwest Boating News: Lawmakers plan to raid boating ...By Deborah Bach
Boaters are being asked to help fight a proposal by Washington lawmakers to divert $4.6 million from a fund dedicated to boating infrastructure to help pay for.

Acclaimed yacht designer teaching at University
Voxy
Renowned superyacht and performance sailing yacht designer Ron Holland will be lecturing in The University of Auckland's new masters programme in yacht engineering. The Master of Engineering Studies in Yacht Engineering, offered by the Yacht Research ..

 City of Oakland and 2012 Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show to Host Official Stopover of Clipper 11-12 Round the World ...
Business Wire Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:37 AM PST
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strictly Sail Pacific, Oakland Mayor Quan, local businesses, and the entire sailing community will join forces to welcome and host the 250-plus crew members of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race when they dock at Jack London Square, in Oakland, California. The 10 racing yachts departed Qingdao, China yesterday morning, Sunday, March 4, to head across

 California judge says backyard boat must shove off
San Luis Obispo Tribune
By Lorren Au | AP FILE - In this undated file photo Dennis Holland poses with his boat, Shawnee, in his backyard in Newport Beach, Calif. Holland, 65, who's been restoring a 72-foot antique ship in his yard, has been ordered to move the boat.

 California Man Shouldn't Have to Move Vintage Boat Project
Yahoo! Contributors Network
COMMENTARY | Master boat builder Dennis Holland of Newport Beach, Calif., is no stranger to City Hall disputes. Holland has been dealing with city officials over his backyard vintage ship restoration project, a 72-foot, circa-1916 ketch called the ...

Last updated at 12:13 AM on 6th March 2012
Daily Mail
The oak-built boat sailed across the Channel at a time when Stonehenge was still in use, and before Tutankhamun became ruler of Egypt. The project aims to understand how people were able to cross the Channel in 1550 BC, using ancient boatbuilding  

 A day at the big school at Nailsea learning to build boats
Nailsea People
By Carol_Deacon | Tuesday, March 06, 2012, 10:11 Children from the village school spent the day at 'big' school learning to build boats. Year 3 and 4 pupils from Wraxall C of E VA Primary School visited Nailsea School this month to take part in a boat ...

 Zoning Board demands boatyard plan
Greenwich Time Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:17 AM PST
STAMFORD -- As the area's boating community continues to demand answers about the future of a former boatyard site, the city's Zoning Board is stepping up its pressure on the developer to submit a plan.

 American Boating Congress adds eight co-hosts
Trade Only Today
The American Boating Congress is becoming a true industrywide event, with eight co-hosts signing on with the National Marine Manufacturers Association, which organizes ABC. Committed co-hosts to date include the Marine Retailers Association of the

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Online Courses March 2012 ProBoat E-Training has a variety of web-based courses. If you have suggestions for new offerings, pleasesend us an email. Thanks! Course Descriptions Rhino for Marine Designers (Six-week course, starts March 25): Learn to enhance your boat and yacht design skills with Rhino 3D Modeling software. We'll teach you how to work with curves, then surfaces, then we'll move into fairing a simple chine hull, followed by a more complex sailing schooner hull. Finally, when you have mastered the skills necessary for the foregoing projects, you'll go on to a self-directed project of modeling a complete hull/deck/superstructure of your own design. Note: You must have access to a copy of Rhino to complete this course. Price: $390 (student discount available on request) Instructor: Cliff Estes Intro to Marine Electrical Systems Part One (Four-part course, work at your own pace.): Here you'll gain an understanding of the terminology, theory, and practical knowledge regarding marine electrical systems. Since this course is an overview, there is no hands-on component involved. If you have wired a boat, or assisted in wiring one, then this class will complement that experience. If you have not had any hands-on experience, that is fine too as this course's purpose is to teach you the theoretical knowledge involved in designing and specifying marine electrical systems. Price: $200 Instructor: Ed Scott Intro to Marine Electrical Systems Part Two (Five-part course, work at your own pace.): In this course, you will learn terminology, theory, and practical knowledge regarding marine electrical systems, specifically batteries, circuit protection, distribution panels, and wiring design. Again, there is no hands-on component involved. The purpose of this course is to teach you the theoretical knowledge involved in designing and specifying marine electrical systems. Price: $200 Instructor: Ed Scott Designing Yacht Interiors (Introduction): This interactive course in interior design will introduce you to a number of elements and details to be considered when making decisions about materials, colors, textures, furnishings, and work flow. At present, we are only offering the first component: The discovery process, which focuses on dealing with a new client. Price: $75 Instructor: Judy Bell-Davis Color-Matching Gelcoat (Four-part course, work at your own pace):Here you'll learn about types and causes of damage, how to document your repair work, and how to prepare the surface. For each segment, you will have lab work to complete, and at the end of the course, you will send your color samples to your instructor for evaluation. Price: $200. Instructor: Charlie Teran Load Capacity and Flotation (Five-part course, work at your own pace): This highly technical course covers the  rules and standards for maximum weight capacity of small boats; calculating displacement weight and maximum weight capacity; testing a boat for displacement and maximum weight; rules, calculations, and installation procedures for flotation; and USCG and ABYC regulations. Price: $300 Instructor: Peter Eikenberry Propeller Selection for Boats and Small Ships (Three-part course, work at your own pace.): Materials for this course include a 32-page text, as well as prop-calculating formulae and spreadsheets created by the instructor. First you'll study the text, then work on problem solving, then finally review your solutions and compare them with the instructors conclusions. Price: $79 Instructor: Christopher Barry The Marine Survey Report (Four-part course, work at your own pace.): A survey is only as good as the report that communicates the work of the surveyor, and a good surveyor's findings (and reputation) can be lost in a poorly written report. This course will help you bring your writing skills up to a new level. Price: $200 Instructor: Patricia Kearns The Marine Survey Report Practicum Looking for more of a hands-on-the-keyboard experience? Our instructor will critique one or more of your existing survey reports, showing you exactly where you need to improve your work, and how to do it. Price: $95 per survey Instructor: Patricia Kearns Tech for Trainers (Three segments): This course if FREE to you if you are willing to help create new short courses for ProBoat E-Training. We'll explain how PBE-T works, we'll introduce our learning platform (MOODLE), and we'll describe best practices for teaching online. Much of this material can be adapted to both classroom and in-house training programs. Price: $200 For more info, contact instructor: Barbara Jean Walsh ProBoat E-Training Open House  If you have ever wondered what a ProBoat E-Training course really looks like, visit the Online Open House to sample all of PBE-T's currently available offerings. The Open House is set up as an online course, so you'll have the chance to see what a class might be like. (No homework, though.)   To access the Open House, click here:  Log-in with your PBE-T username and password   Or . . . Sign up as instructed Select the Open House from the list of courses Enter the key fHOUb3U when prompted

If you any questions at all about   ProBoat E-Training,   don't hesitate to contact us: Barbara Jean Walsh, ProBoat E-Training manager .41 WoodenBoat Lane, Brooklin, Maine 04616 561-922-7220 proboattraining@proboat.com