LEARN YACHT DESIGN
Westlawn's mission.
The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology operates around one central goal:
Enabling our students and alumni to achieve their dreams of becoming successful yacht designers.
Westlawn Opens Doors
Over the years, Westlawn has produced more practicing small-craft designers than any other institution in the world.
Westlawn graduates have established careers throughout the marine industry, with leading builders and design firms. Many have launched their own independent design firms.
The Westlawn Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, and Yacht Design demonstrates the graduate’s mastery of concept and design skills. Equally important to prospective clients and employers, it offers proof of superior self-discipline and dedication, for a powerful competitive advantage in the global marine industry.
Many Westlawn graduates report that their portfolios of design projects from the Westlawn course have been a primary factor in securing employment with leading boatbuilders and design firms. Employers add that Westlawn students’ learning is practical, relevant and up-to-date, allowing them to begin contributing immediately as productive team members.
Many Westlawn students have completed their studies after being hired as designers in many industries.
Who Should Consider Westlawn
Recent high school graduates choose Westlawn as the next step in their education, leading directly to a yacht and boat design career.
College and university students earning degrees in naval architecture and marine engineering find that Westlawn provides skills in boat design not covered in university courses, as well as training in conceptualization and aesthetics.
Many Westlawn students have already established careers in other disciplines, and seek to change their professional direction. Others, already working as designers in the marine industry, select Westlawn as a path to professional development and career enhancement.
So if you have an interest in boats and a desire to flex your creative muscle in marine design, the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is for you.
A Westlawn Education Is Effective, Convenient, And Affordable
To help you achieve your professional dreams, we’ve made it easier than ever to complete your Westlawn education.
Your monthly student fee covers your student membership in the two professional organizations that will be very important to your career as a yacht designer: RINA, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and SNAME, the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. These two organizations provide you with periodicals and access to an enormous library of valuable reference materials.
Because tuition and enrollment fees include all text materials, software tools, assignment review and evaluation, testing, grading and consultation with faculty, the cost of a Westlawn education represents a superior value.
Practical, Project Based Learning
Our courses are online, and have always been based on “Project Based Learning” which is widely recognized as the most effective way to learn: As a Westlawn student you will learn knowledge and skills, and immediately apply your skills on practical yacht designs.
Project Based Learning enables you to internalize and retain the knowledge and skills, as you use the tools and processes used in professional yacht design firms.
Select Westlawn students also have the opportunity to collaborate on Superyacht designs at Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena California.
By the time you graduate, your portfolio of professional quality design work will include nine designs of yachts engineered in aluminum, fiberglass, and wood, both sail and power.
This realistic and practical education means you will have the confident ability to design yachts for clients upon graduation.
The Yacht Design and Naval Architecture Course
A comprehensive four-module professional education, the Westlawn Yacht Design & Naval Architecture course enables you to master the principles of yacht design using industry standard tools, including Rhino3d and AutoCAD.
During this course, you will prepare plans, computations, specifications and all the details for nine different boat designs. You will design both powerboats and sailboats. You will follow the practices of successful yacht design firms.
Your nine different designs will be critiqued by the Westlawn faculty of professional yacht designers, and will provide you with a portfolio of your own designs to help you start your career.
Module 1: Principles of Yacht Design
Introduction to design process; Fundamentals of statics and dynamics and their influence on design.
Module 2: Aesthetics and Layouts
Elements of exterior and interior design of powerboats, monohull sailboats and multihulls, using Rhino and Autodesk tools such as AutoCAD.
Module 3: Construction Methods
A detailed study of manufacturing technologies, materials and processes for wood, fiberglass and aluminum production.
Module 4: Systems and Equipment
Design considerations and issues relating to engine installations, propulsion, electrical, navigation, plumbing, fuel and environmental systems.
When you satisfactorily complete all four modules, you will graduate and be awarded the Diploma in Yacht Design, Naval Architecture, and Marine Engineering.
Admission Requirements
The Yacht Design & Naval Architecture course is a comprehensive and rigorous course. You should be prepared and mature enough for a college education. There are no specific prerequisites, other than self motivation and discipline.
You need a Mac or PC with internet access and email to enroll and to do the coursework.
Work at your own pace
You may start the Westlawn course at any time.
The entire Yacht Design & Naval Architecture course requires about 3,200 hours of study and assignment preparation, or about 1 to 3 hours a day to complete the course in 4 years.
Westlawn is a work-at-your-own-pace school. Some complete in as little as two years, others may take a decade. It is common for our students to obtain gainful employment as designers of yachts, cars, airplanes, products, and interiors early in their education at Westlawn.
Tuition and Fees
$4600 per module for tuition, and $100 enrollment fee per month. Therefore, the total 4 module course will cost about $23,200 if completed in 4 years.
Everything is Included
Your tuition and enrollment fees includes all books and full versions of all software from Autodesk, including AutoCAD, Alias, Maya, Inventor. Deep discounts on Rhino and Orca3d are also available to our students.
Making waves for 90 years
Since 1930, Westlawn has set the standard for yacht design education. Over the years, our alumni continue to lead the marine industry in setting the tone for style throughout the industry, including sailing and power yachts and commercial vessels.
For example, alumnus Jack Hargrave gave us the now pervasive style of sport fishing boats with long fordecks and wide and low cockpits.
Alumni Andrej Justin, Tom Fexas, Bruce King, Gerry Douglas, Roger Martin, Dudley Dix, John Swarbrick, Doug Zurn, Rod Johnstone, and many others have designed large numbers of beautiful and influencial custom and production yachts including many America’s Cup racers.
Eos, the 320’ three masted schooner built by Lurssen, was designed by Westlawn graduate and Senior Partner of Langan Design, Antonio Ferrer.
Recent graduates include Adam Voorhees, Superyacht design award winner, and Adriana Monk, a Chief Designer for Wally Yachts of Monaco.
What Alumni Have to Say about Westlawn
It was a wonderful day for me personally to be able to present a second diploma to a Westlawn graduate since taking over the Hargrave company. I want to thank Westlawn for making all this possible not only for Greg Boyko, but for the entire Hargrave family. We take great pride in our company’s long history with Westlawn, and the list of honored recipients to receive a Westlawn diploma who not only played an important role in our company, but in the yachting industry overall is impressive indeed. Keep up the great work!
. . . I am currently a NAMS surveyor in Annapolis and have had my own successful business for over 16 years. I have been employed by two yacht yards and the US Navy. I spent three years on the drawing board primarily working for the Navy but doing some independent smaller design projects. In the last 20 years I have traveled to 40 countries surveying all manner of vessels from ocean going tugs and floating dry docks to yachts and high speed patrol boats. Many thanks for helping me establish a rewarding and wonderful career.
I am a Westlawn grad who has worked in the industry for over 17 years and am now presently holding the position of Sr. Development Engineer at Pursuit Boats (a division of S2 Yachts, Inc.). I have had several colleagues of mine inquire about the Westlawn program and I am always eager to provide a wonderful appraisal of my studies at Westlawn. It was exciting when ABYC decided to adopt the course and I was also pleased to hear that Norman Nudelman was once again part of the faculty. Keep up the good work and good luck with your future endeavors.
For those of us whose school notebooks were embroidered with boat sketches, the practice of yacht design is just being paid for doing what we like best. Training, such as the Westlawn course, is essential to make this possible. It did this for me.
If you are the kind of person that seeks rewards beyond the monetary boundaries, there is nothing so gratifying as seeing your design take shape and finally sail away. The Westlawn School of Yacht Design course can extract those talents from our creative genes.
I recommend Westlawn to anyone desiring to become a yacht designer or commercial boat designer.
. . . the quality of its graduates, including Bruce King, Bill Shaw, and Ted Brewer remains a constant.
Westlawn is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity. Therefore, all revenues and funds are used only for the education of Westlawn students. Over the past 90 years, Westlawn has educated thousands of practicing yacht designers. Westlawn provides students with all books and software tools required to complete the course.
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6 of the best yacht design courses to kick-start your career
Yacht design and production beng.
Although many of the world’s top superyacht designers had no formal training, taking a yacht design course can be a great way to kick-start your career and make vital industry connections. We round up five of the best.
Southampton Solent University’s Yacht Design and Production Course has an international reputation and for good reason, as it features guest lectures from BMT Nigel Gee and work experience placements at Sunseeker International . Students on this three-year course study the engineering science behind great yacht design as well as the fundamental principles of naval architecture. A foundation year is available, as well as opportunities to study abroad. Notable successes include the class of 2014, who built the foiling catamaran Solent Whisper (pictured above).
Yacht Design Diploma
Based in the American town of Arundel, Maine, the Landing School offers a wide range of courses in marine technology. Its Yacht Design Diploma boasts a 100% employment rate for former students and bursaries are available via the Women in the Marine Industry scholarship. Alumni have gone on to work for the America’s Cup team Artemis Racing (pictured above).
Yacht Design 1st Level Masters
Offered as a postgraduate course, the Yacht Design 1st Level Masters at Milan’s ISAD design school is intended for students who have a degree in architecture, engineering or design. Taught in both English and Italian, this one-year course culminates in an industry placement, and guest speakers include Mario Pedol (who designed the 180 metre Azzam — pictured), and Andrea Vallicelli .
Yacht and Boat Design Diploma
The Westlawn Institute has been teaching yacht design for more than 80 years, and currently offers an online distance-learning programme. The Yacht and Boat Design course is taught by tutors based in the USA and Australia, and is accredited by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects in London. This one-year diploma features modules on construction, engineering and CAD. Famous alumni include Douglas Zurn , Tom Fexas and Geoffrey Van Aller , who is responsible for the design of many of the top 50 largest US-built yachts , such as the 73 metre Cocoa Bean (pictured above).
Automotive and Transport Design MDes/BA
A slightly left field option perhaps, but automotive design is one of the key fields that influences yacht design . This three to four-year undergraduate course at Coventry University is held in particularly high regard for its strong industry connections. Former students who have gone on to make a name for themselves in the superyacht world include Jonny Horsfield (whose H2 Yacht Design studio created the exteriors for the 123 metre Project Jupiter — pictured above), and Steve Gresham.
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering MEng
In recent years, there has been a trend towards students using naval architecture courses as a route into yacht design, as James Roy from BMT Nigel Gee explains: "It used to be that if you attended a traditional naval architecture degree then you would spend most of your time learning things about big merchant ships, but that is not the case anymore.
"Most university degrees are now geared to provide modular approaches, and the naval architecture and engineering of smaller and specialist vessels, such as yachts, are included."
This four-year course at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is a case in point — providing a broad basis for understanding how a wide variety of vessels work, from luxury yachts to commercial ships. The faculty also owns a 10 metre sailing yacht called Catalina (pictured above), which students can hire for as little as £30 per day.
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The Master in Yacht Design offers the ideal educational path to become a Yacht Designer
The Master in Yacht Design offers the ideal educational path to become a Yacht Designer, by giving the necessary skills to deal with every stage of the design process – from the initial research and development of the concept to the actual construction of the interiors and exteriors and the validation of production processes in the boatyard.
In recent years, the nautical sector has expanded constantly, confirming its role as one of the drivers of Made in Italy design. Furthermore, and the new classic approach, based on naval architecture, is taking on an automotive oriented edge, which introduces new working standards and technical and style solutions borrowed from car design.
The vocation of the Piemonte area, which boasts a number of style centres and renowned companies in the land and sea transport sectors, as well as one of the world’s largest shipyards, combined with the short distance from the coast of Liguria, makes Turin the natural setting for a training course founded on the growing process of osmosis that links the yacht world and the automotive industry.
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Methodology and structure.
The course is planned in levels, which begin with providing students with essential knowledge of the nautical sector, in terms of both cultural aspects and basic techniques. From there, students gradually acquire the skills connected with yacht design.
Starting from a study of the history and current scenarios of the nautical sector, students will go on to study the market and obtain more detail knowledge of the different types of boats. They acquire significant knowledge of materials, technologies and production methods, including through hands-on experience in a shipyard. They are provided with technical drawing and design tools, as well.
A further strength of this Master course is the fact that is delivered on two campuses, Turin and Venice. This offers participants a dual scenario, in which both cities represent an important aspect of the themes the course is focused on: the tradition of the automotive industry on the one hand, and the maritime vocation on the other.
The training course ends with a Thesis Project, developed on a brief given by a boatyard or a design studio.
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The admission of the Master is open to graduates in Architecture, Engineering and in the field of Design (Transportation, Interior, Product), as well as professionals in the sector seeking to apply their skills in this specific area.
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The Academic Master deals with the design of boats at 360°: from the water lines to the interior furnishings, from the details to all the components necessary for the realization of the project, without neglecting the specific regulations and the analysis of the product.
The Master is sponsored by the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects and Conservators.
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The aim of the Yacht Design Master’s Degree is to start the students to operate successfully both in the design of new models and in refitting, as freelance professionals or within studios and production facilities. For this purpose, you will deal with topics which, proceeding by successive degrees towards the specialization, frame the complexity of the theme within clear reference systems to ease the rapid acquisition of familiarity with direct step-by-step applications.
Trainees become familiar with the various types of boats, know the recent evolution of pleasure boating: classifications, nomenclatures and standards; the characteristics of the boating market, the main production structures, the materials and construction techniques in use.
Approaching the project, you’ll be able to prepare the correct distribution of loads and the internal functional partition of the boat; know how to use the dedicated CAD tools effectively in the project; you’ll be able to make the choice of the most suitable method to construct the surfaces suitable for CAM transfer for the milling of the pieces; able to define the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics of the project and choose the most appropriate water lines; you can take care of the interior design, passing through the calculation of the boat’s trim, the applicable powers and the study of the most efficient rig (in the case of sailing boats); Project management principles and experiences, study of techniques and standards for industrial reproducibility, as well as rules and ways of protecting the project idea, as well as environmental and marine heritage complete the training.
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All courses are taught by successful and experienced designers, professors, technicians and artists, selected for their passion and real knowledge of the working landscape. Our teaching staff is the backbone of our training offer: the aim is to offer you the best.
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The Master in Yacht Design prepares trainees to operate successfully both in the design of new models and in refitting, as freelance professionals or within studios and production facilities.
Professional opportunities are possible in design studios, and mainly in companies that manufacture components starting from projects that must be revisited by the technical offices of industry and often redesigned according to the quantity and economy of scale.
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To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, Oyster Yachts is formally launching its Oyster Apprenticeship Academy, building on its existing long-established Apprenticeship schemes.
The Apprenticeship Academy will allow Oyster to increase the number of apprentices it hires and adapt the programmes to ensure people have the right skills for the future.
Oyster Yachts has partnered with Southampton City College and Norwich City College, the two colleges closest to Oyster main manufacturing sites in Southampton (Hampshire) and Wroxham (Norfolk).
The Apprenticeship Academy will provide support from initial recruitment and interviewing through to a final graduation for up to 18 Apprentices annually, ten at Oyster Yachts in Wroxham and eight at the company's Southampton facility.
"We are keen to continue to encourage people to join Oyster's team of master craftspeople. We have a team of mentors that works with Apprentices on their professional development, so that they are able to learn from the time-honoured craftspeople that work at Oyster. The training at our Oyster facilities will complement and enhance classroom learning and ensure that skills and knowledge are transferred from classroom theory to manufacturing knowledge. The Academy will also provide support in personal development with additional training to develop core skills," comments Bazil Figura, Training & Development Officer, who is leading the Oyster Apprenticeship Academy.
At the end of each Apprenticeship, the Academy offers a pragmatic plan, where the team at Oyster Yachts will continue to support and work alongside newly qualified Apprentices during their first year of employment.
"Our objective with the Oyster Apprenticeship Academy is simple - as a company we are committed to ensuring that we develop and grow the skills that are inherent in British boatbuilding and in this way, we can ensure that these talents continue for generations to come. I'm passionate about the time-honoured boatbuilding crafts and recognise Oyster's reliance upon them, so sustaining these artisan skills is a priority. Through the Academy, we can encourage young talent into the business and help shape their skills so that sailors will always be able to experience the world's finest bluewater sailing yachts." Richard Hadida, CEO and Owner, Oyster Yachts.
The Oyster Academy currently offers two Marine Apprenticeships: Boat Building and Engineering. The Boat Building Apprenticeship covers all internal and external aspects of boat building, with four days onsite learning with Oyster and one day a week at college. Traditional craftsmanship modules include joinery, laminating and polishing - skills that form the cornerstone of Oyster Yachts quality build.
The Engineering Apprenticeship also includes four days onsite with one day a week at college. This comprehensive Apprenticeship gives hands-on experience in all aspects of engineering, from basic understanding of engineering drawings to the installation of complete fuel systems and the final commissioning process.
"Oyster is a great place for an apprentice. You get the opportunity to work with craftspeople that are life-long boatbuilders, who are really passionate and proud to build Oysters. The old traditional trades and experience are passed down through generations, from one master to the next apprentice - as well as expertise, sometimes even their tools get passed down too," comments Matt Cook, Assistant Joinery Manager at Wroxham.
"Oyster Yachts are built to last a lifetime, and some yachts are even passed on through the generations. We are embracing new ways of working, using machines and techniques to improve the quality of the build and give the craftspeople more time to perfect those finishes only human hands can create. The whole experience and process is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to join the industry. The Oyster Apprenticeship offering is second to none and we are excited about welcoming the next cohort of Apprentices," he concludes.
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Heralding a new generation of Oysters, this 60 foot bluewater cruiser is a sailing yacht for all oceans. Practical and well-provisioned for long distance sailing or cruising in coastal waters.
The much-anticipated Oyster 595 is well-proportioned and extremely versatile. Offering exciting, customised build options with no compromise, she is capable of great things.
A versatile sub-70 foot sailboat offering the perfect balance of size and practicality. She can be sailed shorthanded effortlessly or take a full crew and up to eight friends and family.
This long range 75 foot cruising yacht is designed for very big adventures. A joy to sail yourself, she also boasts dedicated crew quarters.
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Our Development Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work in 2D and 3D design. You will develop your skills through a variety of modules including: - Understanding technical drawings, creating and using patterns, woodworking skills, laminating skills, understanding datums, templating, etc. - Fit out techniques- engineering and carpentry
This is not your average Marine Apprenticeships. Oyster builds the world's finest bluewater cruising yachts. We don't just offer jobs but the chance to be part of a proud family, to learn, to be the best at what you do, and to enjoy your work. Combining the perfect balance of practical, on-the-job learning and theoretical studies, our ...
This is the vital final part of Oyster boat building apprenticeships, getting each yacht ready to hand over to its new owner. It includes assisting with the stepping of the mast and boom, fitting of the sails and taking part in the subsequent sea trials. You will also learn about alarm system management on the boat, and learn in detail about ...
The Landing School Job Board allows you to apply for a diversity of yacht design jobs, marine systems jobs, and boat building jobs that we receive and update every week, providing you with unparalleled access to leading employers in the marine industry. As a Landing School graduate, you also benefit from joining a robust network of over 1,500 ...
In the final year of Oyster's marine engineering apprenticeships programme, you will cover the installation of a sea inlet manifold and complete gas systems. You will also assist the team with the complete commissioning process of a boat, making sure every element is fitted and set up to perfection, in readiness for the handover to its new ...
A comprehensive four-module professional education, the Westlawn Yacht Design & Naval Architecture course enables you to master the principles of yacht design using industry standard tools, including Rhino3d and AutoCAD. During this course, you will prepare plans, computations, specifications and all the details for nine different boat designs.
In the 9-month program, apprentices get experience working on a second boat after they complete their skiffs. Our 2-year apprentices gain the most experience with the craft, working on anywhere from 2 to 4 boats depending on the size and scope of the projects. We typically build traditional plank on frame (carvel) boats or clinker (lapstrake ...
Yacht Design Diploma. Based in the American town of Arundel, Maine, the Landing School offers a wide range of courses in marine technology. Its Yacht Design Diploma boasts a 100% employment rate for former students and bursaries are available via the Women in the Marine Industry scholarship. Alumni have gone on to work for the America's Cup ...
APPRENTICESHIPS. At Princess Yachts, inspiring people to achieve is at the heart of what we do. We've built our success on the skills and abilities of our people, which is why we invest so much time and effort in our apprenticeship programmes. All our craft apprenticeships combine theory and practical learning. We offer the following ...
Our L&D team aim to offer something for everyone. Employees can benefit from a number of training courses available within Princess Yachts to support both personal and professional development. Training is delivered through a combination of e-learning, classroom instruction, blended learning and hands-on training in our workshops.
Yacht Design School provides training for a Certificate in Computer Assisted Design (CAD) for marine draftsmen, training for a Yachts Draftsman Certificate for those wishing an entry level job in the field, and for those completing our entire program we grant a professional degree of Naval Architect with a Specialty in Yacht and Small Craft Design
This short four-hours Workshop is an introductory program. It is designed for beginners and covers the basics of yacht design, through. real-world examples, having access to multiple awarded Industry leaders. Our lecturers experience ranges in every single aspect of a project.
The apprentices are getting on with it despite a mortal fear of screwing up a really nice planking job. Just beyond the Dublin Bay 24, which is a fine-ended 38 ' yacht built to a 1938 design by Alfred Mylne, other apprentices are pouring hot pitch into the bilge cavities of a nearly completed lobsterboat. The faired hull is sharp and sleek ...
Training course. The Master in Yacht Design aims to train professionals capable of governing the design and construction process of a yacht, from concept to on-site verification, mastering each phase of the project: the interior design, sail and deck equipment and plant engineering, on-site production processes and control of the executive phases.
The Master in Yacht Design offers the ideal educational path to become a Yacht Designer, by giving the necessary skills to deal with every stage of the design process - from the initial research and development of the concept to the actual construction of the interiors and exteriors and the validation of production processes in the boatyard.
Academic goals. The aim of the Yacht Design Master's Degree is to start the students to operate successfully both in the design of new models and in refitting, as freelance professionals or within studios and production facilities. For this purpose, you will deal with topics which, proceeding by successive degrees towards the specialization, frame the complexity of the theme within clear ...
The Boat Building Apprenticeship covers all internal and external aspects of boat building, with four days onsite learning with Oyster and one day a week at college. Traditional craftsmanship modules include joinery, laminating and polishing - skills that form the cornerstone of Oyster Yachts quality build. The Engineering Apprenticeship also ...
Boat Design Apprentice. An easy to use desktop application for designing hard-chine, flat-bottom boat hulls. The designer enters parameters describing the desired hull shape and the software draws lines plans, calculates design specifications and prepares the table of construction offsets. The application facilitates the design of simple hulls ...
Learn more about apprenticeships: Idaho businesses and employees both benefit from registered apprenticeships. Employers see an increase in employee retention, productivity and profitability. Employees earn while they learn, reduce student debt and may receive a nationally recognized certificate or credential. Find Idaho Apprenticeships.
The Halcyon Yachts Career Development Scheme is designed to bridge the gap between the RYA training programmes and the demand of the yachting industry. If you have recently qualified as either a Day Skipper or Yachtmaster and you wish to gain invaluable experience then this scheme is for you! As one of the UK's leading Yacht Delivery ...
The cost of the Plumbing Apprenticeship program is $350 per quarter or $1,295 for the full series. Beyond the annual enrollment fee, students should anticipate additional expenses for course materials required throughout the program. Course material fees vary by year. Class costs and fees are subject to change without notice.
On the eve of the next water recreation season, Crocus Expo invites fans of water-powered equipment, fans of active and water sports to visit the 16th international exhibition of boats and yachts "Moscow Boat Show", which will be held from March 2 to 5, 2023. Over the years, the event has acquired the status of one of the most important events ...
Yacht management training in the Moscow region. In three hours of training, you will learn the basic techniques of managing a yacht, learn some of the specifics of working with a yacht, a helm, sails. €175 Total days: 1. Active days: 1. €175 per active day. There are places in 1 team. Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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