Your chance to win an IYRS student-restored Beetle Cat has come to an end! We thank everyone who entered to sail away in a piece of IYRS history. We will announce the winner Monday afternoon on social media! #IYRS #BeetleCat #Newport #RhodeIsland #Boat #Boating #Boats #Sails #Sail #Sailing #Sailboat | IYRS School of Technology & Trades

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Jordan F. and Jack G. are getting close to completing their Beetle Cat! Enter for your chance to win, and it could be you sailing away in this student-restored boat! Learn More: https://ow.ly/U25F50VNf7n #IYRS #BoatBuilding #Boat #Sailing #Sailboat #Sailor #Newport #RhodeIsland #Woodworking | IYRS School of Technology & Trades

#WorkingWednesday First-year Boatbuilding & Restoration student James A. takes us behind the scenes as the students tackle the dismantling process of restoring a classic Beetle Cat sailboat. 🛠️⚓ While it might look like pure demolition, James shares why this critical stage lays the foundation for every successful restoration. It’s all about precision, patience, and respect for craftsmanship. #IYRS #Newport #Boatbuilding #Restoration #Sailing #Craftsmanship #HandsOnLearning #Woodworking #DemoDay

#TeachMeTuesday First-year Boatbuilding & Restoration student Emily O. explains the process of adding lead to the centerboard of a Beetle Cat sailboat—and why this step is critical for proper weight distribution and stability. #TMT #IYRS #Newport #RhodeIsland #Boatbuilding #Restoration #TradeSchool #BeetleCat #Craftsmanship | IYRS School of Technology & Trades

A design still going strong for over 100 years. Lead Boatbuilding & Restoration Instructor Bill Kenyon explains the history of the Beetle Cat in this #TeachMeTuesday #IYRS #BeetleCat #Sailing #SailBoat #Boat #Boatbuilding #Restoration #Newport #RhodeIsland #Boating #BoatHistory #Woodworking | IYRS School of Technology & Trades