Ed: Following is a guest posting from Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology. Many people reading this website will have some interest in Yacht design, and certainly Westlawn is one of the leading academies for yacht and boat design worldwide. Their list of Students and Alumni is most impressive. For example, see this very interesting article about Westlawn Graduate Bob Buck who designed a brilliant 51 footer for himself...
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You love the
freedom and sense of adventure that comes with boating, but have you ever
dreamed of sailing on a boat of your own design? Designing your own boat is
more achievable than you might imagine, and we’d like to introduce you to the
“Elements of Technical Boat Design” program from the Westlawn Institute of
Marine Technology. This school allows those with a love for boating to turn
their fantasy of sailing on a vessel of their own design into reality.
If you're
interested in getting your feet wet in the world of boat design and want to
gain the skills of a professional boat designer, you should take a closer look
at the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology. Since 1930 the school has
provided the steppingstones for anyone looking to attain the knowledge and
skills of a professional boat designer, and caters to a new class of boat
owner; one who wants a more hands on approach to the look, feel and design of
their boat.
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| Design by Westlawn Student Bruno N. Ancic |
Westlawn's
introductory "Elements of Technical Boat Design" program is a
carefully crafted curriculum for those who would like to understand the basics
of design but don't intend to become professional small-craft designers. The
program can be completed in just a matter of months and gives students a
working knowledge of the principles that affect yacht design, including
fiberglass design, hull lines, as well as stability and resistance.
This effective and
comprehensive program will give
students an appreciation of the problems faced by a small-craft designer when
developing a successful design. The course includes basic-level drafting and
manual drawing, which is done to determine a student's understanding of the
subject matter.
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| Design by Dave Gerr, Westlawn CEO |
Westlawn students
receive practical, timely, and relevant training. Throughout their time at
Westlawn, students will create portfolios to showcase their best and most
creative designs.
As a distance learning school, Westlawn is able to offer greater
flexibility to its students in that you can study from anywhere and the
education is convenient to your busy schedule. You can stay connected as well
as discuss ideas and issues with faculty members and fellow students in the
school's online forum or via email. Faculty members are always available to
answer questions and offer feedback to students.
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| Design By Westlawn Alumni member Dudley Dix, DiDi 34 |
If you’re
enthusiastic about boating and the industry, and want to bring your creative
visions to life, you should consider learning about boat design at the Westlawn
Institute of Marine Technology. If you would like more information about how
the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology can make you more knowledgeable in
yacht design, please call 207-853-6600 or visit the website at www.westlawn.edu.
