Happy 2022 to all of our Alumni and Friends!
While the weather has been especially cold and harsh, activities have been heating up at The Landing School as we start the new year. Here are some highlights of what has been keeping us busy here in Arundel, Maine
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A Letter From The President |
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Greetings Landing School Family and Friends.
It hardly seems possible that it’s been nearly a year since our last official newsletter! It’s certainly not for lack of news to report, just the opposite, in fact. Sometimes it just gets too busy to tell people what we’ve been up to.
Fortunately, throughput the COVID pandemic, we have been able to conduct school almost “as normal”. Hands-on, shop-based learning is an essential component of the Landing School education and that has not skipped a beat since the Fall of 2020. This year, with careful testing and vaccination protocols, we have been able to discontinue some of the isolation tactics employed last year and, with the exception of mandatory masking, we are able to provide a pretty normal school experience for all. Students are happy to be heads-down and learning.
As you will read, our students are immersed in meaningful and productive learning whether it’s building Town Class sailboats in Wooden Boat, building Chamberlain Dories and components in Composites, rewiring and repowering boats of various sizes in Marine Systems or Designing state-of-the-art Pilot Boats in Yacht Design. The Landing School continues to be a vibrant beehive of activity and one which provides an exceptional standard of Marine Industry education.
I often like to tell people that after a day of sailing the Town Class sailboats on Sebago Lake last May, I overheard a student tell Jamie Houtz “… that was one of the most meaningful days of my life… to sail a boat I actually built”. We can all be proud of that!
Finally, I would like to extend a personal “thank you” to all of those who are acknowledged in this newsletter as having donated to the school in the past year. Like any non-profit institution, we rely upon the generosity of our friends and family to help provide the resources needed to keep the school operating at the standard we expect of ourselves.
If you find yourself in Southern Maine, or just need an excuse to be there, please plan to stop in and say hello. We are all very proud of what goes on here and we welcome the opportunity to show it off to you.
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Notes From The Shop Floor |
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Composite Boat Building
This semester, composite students are working on building two new 13-foot Chamberlain Dory Rowing Skiffs and they're finishing two Martha's Tender Rowing Skiffs. The Chamberlain Dory hull number one has been made (vacuum infusion process) and is currently in the mold. The forward and midship seats have also already been made through the vacuum infusion process. The seats have been trimmed to shape and bonded into hull number one with adhesive. The aft seat is currently being fabricated and will go into hull number one at the end of the week. Once hull number one is completed, students will move on to hull number 2.
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The Martha's Tender Rowing Skiffs were a project that was started during the year of COVID-19. During this year, students switched to online classes so they weren't able to finish the boats.
This year, the students are making thwarts for them. Thwart plugs (master parts that you build the molds off of) were made from a high-density tooling board. The molds of which they build the actual thwart parts out of will be Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM) process molds. They will have an A side mold half and a B side mold half.
Students are currently detailing the A side mold halves by sanding, buffing, and filing in the cracks to fair them out. When that step is completed, they will be preparing to put the B side mold halves on top of the A side halves.
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Marine Systems
Last semester, Marine Systems students became familiar with the process of direct current electricity. DC electricity is known as an electrical current that flows consistently in one direction. This semester, students are learning about alternating current (AC) electricity which is when the direction of the flow of electrons switches back and forth at regular cycles.
Students are now working on AC systems such as generator inverters and shore power. Instructors are teaching them how to install them properly and safely and how to work on them efficiently. They're also learning the ins and outs of outboard propulsion from Jack Drukker (MS '15, CBB '16) who is conducting a series of guest lectures. This is a new and important addition to our curriculum seeing as how prevalent outboards are becoming in the industry!
In the coming weeks, students will be drawing schematics and building their AC panel boards, learning how to properly install radar systems, GPS, networking, chart plotters, and other electronic installs, as well as continuing to work on the project boats. In addition, students will focus on sailboat technology and fundamentals, and learn the technology behind water-makers, hydraulics, mechanical steering, HVAC, and plumbing and sanitation.
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This semester, the students in yacht design are creating hulls for one of their latest projects - a 60ft aluminum pilot boat. Students are designing the hulls using Rhinoceros, a 3D CAD program and using a plug-in called Orca to use naval architecture-specific details of the models.
In the coming weeks, students will begin to work on designing a 40ft sailboat using the same software and 3D modeling tools. Through the course of designing both boats, students will learn more about how to develop and design structures and scantlings for their projects. The structural details will conform to the ABS and/or ISO standards.
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Duane Branch (Yacht Design Instructor) and Jim Cumiskey (Learning Resource Center & Student Services) are celebrating the newest addition to the Yacht Design classroom - a new wide format scanner!
This scanner allows the school to archive our 1400+ drawing collection, with some drawings dating back to 1939! This incredible tool will help The Landing School preserve the library of drawings and enable students to view drawings electronically. They will also be able to pull up multiple drawings at once.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students, we would like to give a special thank you to Duane Branch for donating a significant portion of the funds needed for this new addition.
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As we begin the Spring semester in the Wooden Boat Building program, the Town Class Boats are right side up and the students have begun cleaning and fitting out the interior and top side of the boats! The boat crews appear to be on target to reach the next milestone on the Town Class which is the completion of the deck frames.
In addition to building the "Townies", the students are working on an estimating assignment using plans for the Calypso Dory Skiff. Part 1 involved estimating the materials for components of the boat and part 2 tasks the students with estimating completion time for various parts of the build. Having a basic knowledge of the process of estimating time and materials will help the students with future projects. The students have some exciting woodworking projects on the horizon, including building a hanging knee which will provide insight into the process and importance of accurate pattern making, a raised panel door, and a small handrail, both of which will challenge the students to dive deeper into the functionality of some of our mill room power tools.
As the town Class Sloops continue to progress, our students are beginning to see, what was, a pile of plywood and Douglas fir become a functional sailboat, ready for launch!
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The Landing School Makes The News |
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The Landing School is Maine's Best-Kept Secret
It's one of Maine's oldest traditions and something The Landing School specializes in: boatbuilding by hand. ARUNDEL, Maine - If you're driving through Arundel and pass The Landing School, at first glance you might assume it's just another...
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After students returned from holiday break, they all participated in IPAP week. "IPAP" is our Inter Program Activity Period which allows students to spend a week in one of the other three programs at the school. Students learn about different aspects of the marine industry and become exposed to other opportunities at The Landing School.
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Jack and Richard are both Marine System students who decided to try Wooden Boat Building. They had fun learning the basics of the program and enjoyed building their own half hull models. |
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Ben is a Marine Systems student and decided to try Composites for IPAP week. After a few more finishing touches, his skimboard will be ready to ride some waves. |
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Snap-On Tools Visits To Launch The Student Excellence Program |
On December 8th, Jason George and Jonah Normandeau of Snap-on Industrial Tools visited The Landing School to register students for its Student Excellence program. The Snap-On Student Excellence Program offers students the opportunity to purchase professional quality Snap-on tools at a significant discount similar to what Snap-On distributors pay. The program allows students to acquire the tools they need for their education at The Landing School classroom. All full-time students enrolled at The Landing School and currently fulfilling their curriculum requirements are eligible for the Student Excellence Program.
After learning about the Snap-On Student Excellence program while doing industry fundraising research, the school reached out to Snap-On to learn about the program and inform Snap-On about how The Landing School fits their requirements as a Student Excellence partner. There was a strong turnout of students and faculty to learn about and to register for the Snap-On Student Excellence program. “Providing our students with access to quality tools is a real benefit for them to start off their education and career with tools that will last them a lifetime. To be able to get these tools at major cost savings is an added bonus for our students” noted Greg Caruso, Industry Relations and Facilities Manager. This program is active as of 2022 and will be offered to all incoming students going forward.
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New Faces Welcomed Aboard |
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We're pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to The Landing School staff! Mike Boles as Recruiting and Admissions Manager, Juliet Karam as Marketing Manager, and Jon Landers as Director of Development. The Landing School is excited to have these talented professionals join the team. |
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Thank You To Our 2021 Donors |
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While 2021 was challenging on many fronts for both our school and for our donors, The Landing School was fortunate to receive strong financial support from our alumni; friends and business partners during the past year. A sincere thank you to all our donors listed below, for your generous support that allows us to continue our mission to educate the future leaders of the marine industry!
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Sustaining Contributors
Sustaining donors have given individual gifts greater than $50,000 or have donated more than $250,000 in their lifetimes.
John & Margaret Brewer
John & Linda Burgess
Ulf & Elizabeth Heide
Island Foundation, Inc.
David Millet
Helen (Cricket) Tupper
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Legacy Contributors
Our Legacy Donor level acknowledges our generous donors who have included The Landing School in their estate plans.
William Alcorn
Jack McCarley
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Admiral Level
Admiral-level donors have given individual gifts greater than $25,000 in the past year.
Maine Community Foundation
Laurie Lombard
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Commodore Level
Commodore-level donors have gifted $5,000-$25,000 in the past year.
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ABYC Devlin
Amelia Fawcett*
Kevin Leary Charitable Gift Fund
Barbara J Coyle Foundation
Ernst & Young Foundation
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The Durham Foundation
Rives Potts Jr.
Haven (YD '95) & Molly Ladd
Champlain Management, LLC
Peter O'Connell
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Northstar RIBs
Portland Yacht Services
National Philanthropic Trust
Arthur Watson*
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Captain Level
Captain-level donors have gifted $1,000-$5,000 in the past year.
William Alcorn (WB '00)
Peggy & Carter Bacon
Duane Branch (YD '91)
Dan & Holly Burnes
Dick & Lisa Cashin
Maine Yacht Center
Aaron Crawford (YD '93)
Jay Emmons
James Warren Foundation
Amy & Robert Job IV
Dudley Ladd
Peter McPheeters*
Newton P.S. & Polly Merrill
Paul Monical (YD '01)
Allen Rives Potts
National Association Marine Surveyors New England Region
Clay Rives
Patrick Robbins
Donna & Donald Rochelo
Bryan and Kimberly Rosenberg
Ross & Lucia Santy (YD '96)
Robert Wexler & Gayle Slattery
Adam & Ann Spence
Susan Swanton
Anne Walkler
Patricia Welborn*
Mary and Ted Wendell
Anonymous (1)
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First Mate Level
First-mate-level donors have gifted $500-1,000 in the past year.
Jonathan & Marisa Amory
Gary W. Blake
Goetz Composites
Henry Conklin
Robert & Patricia DeColfmacker
Sean Fawcett
Adams Family Fund
Richard Downs-Honey
Alexander BuckCara & Brit Hutchins
Pedrick Yacht Designs, Inc.
Composite Energy Technologies, Inc.
Pamela Lendzion
Ian & Jane Byrd McCurdy
Jeffrey Newton
Pennine Properties
Alexandra Ruhmann
DiMillo's Old Port Yacht Sales
Alex & Laura Saltonstall
Front Street Shipyard
Kate Slocum*
Mark E. Tuller
Richard Wolfe
Van Dam Custom Boats and Boyne Boat Yard
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Crew Level
Crew-level donors have gifted up to $500 in the past year.
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Barry Acker
Wiliam Anderson
John Appleton
Hauritoun Bajakian
Kate Baldwin
William Bartoo (YD '95)
Charlee Bianchini
Caroline Bigelow
Richard Frost (WB '90, YD '91, AAS 91') & Emily Bloch
Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding
Paula Briggs
David & Kristin Buckley
John Buziak
Joe Camino (WB '03)
Walter Carroll*
Gregory Caruso (WB '03)
Paul Chabeda
Sam Chamberlin (YD '89)
Robert Clagett
Mark & Victoria Collins
Americas' Wood Company
Jody Cowan
Carl Cramer
Michael Crosby (WB '18, MS '19, C '20)
KPT Marine DBA
Travis Deibner (WB '22)
Craig Deslaurier* (MS '02)
Andrew Drukker
Bryan & Lisa Duffey
Alan Dugas
Jesse Deupree*
Joy Ellison
Jake and Hilary Elkins
Morgan Everson
Eric Finger (YD '01)
Walter Flewelling
Robert Flight
Laurence Flood
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Maurice Franklin (WB '09)
Morgan Stanley Gift Fund
Ross Gannon
Elliot & Barbara Gewirtz
Richard Gilbane
Eric Goetz
Greg Harmon (WB '03, MS '05)
Betsy and David Harris
Hawkeye
Ruby Ackert-Herzig
Gregory & Lauren Henry (YD '96)
Susan Henry*
Robert Hoar
Lisa Houck
Gilbert Associates, Inc.
Nautilus Marine Fabrication, Inc.
Classic Boat Shop, Inc.
Crocker's Boat Yard, Inc.
Jeffrey Jacobsen (WB '17)
David & Lisanne James
Russell Janice Johansen
Andrew Johnson (WB '09, MS '11, AAS '11)
Erik & Janice Karlson*
Arthur Knowlton
Steven Lacey
Jonathan Landers
Rick Landry
Carol Lee*
Gordon and Donna Lewis
Hodgdon Shipbuilding, LLC
Heather Lundgren
Catherine C. Lastavica M.D.
Henri & Sandi Maneche
Clinton Marshall
Sue McBride*
Patrick McLoughlin (YD '01)
Amy & Peter McNaughton*
John B Mellen
Preston Miller
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Jean Pierre & Kathleen Mouligne
Peter and Debby Murray
Laura Osterloh
Lucien & Amy Ouellette
Greg Paddock (WB '79)
Richard & Margaret Parisen
Evan Pearson (WB '96)
Wells Pile (MS '08)
Martha and Hudson Plumb
Chai Pocknett
Jan & Barbara Rankin
Laura Rankin
Reed Rankin*
Kenneth and Anne Raynor
Shepard & Read
Frank & Sam Reece
Rick Nardone (WB '92) & Sarah Robinson (YD '04)
East Coast Yacht Sales
Harold Rosenthal & Kimberly Schwab
Nina Scott*
Matt Smith
Debbie K Swope
Matthew Tassey
Brian & Connie Taylor
Leighton & Heidi Terwilliger
Robert & Deborah Vanderslice
David West (WB '86)
Betsy Whalen
Amelia Whitworth
Bruce Williams
Tom Williams (MS '19, YD '20)
Maggy Wolf
Anonymous (3)
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In Honor Of...
Walter Carroll - Jamie Houtz Scholarship Fund
Craig Deslaurier - Roger Hellyar-Brook
Jessie Deupree - Jamie Houtz Scholarship Fund
Sue McBride - Packer McBride
Peter & Amy McNaughton - Stuart McNaughton
Peter McPheeters - Jamie Houtz Scholarship Fund
Nina Scott - Jamie Houtz Scholarship Fund
Kate Slocum - Student Scholarship Fund
Arthur Watson - David F. Millet
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In Memory Of...
Amelia Fawcett - Betsey & Freddy Fawcett
Susan Henry - Logan Welborn Memorial Scholarship
Erik Karlson - Shawn Pickert
Janice Karlson - Richard Pickert
Carol Lee - William H Lee Sr.
Reed Rankin - Kenneth S. Rankin
Patricia Welborn - Logan Welborn Memorial Scholarship
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Order Landing School Apparel |
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The order form is now live! You can order, pay online, and choose whether you would like to have your items delivered to the school or shipped to your house. If you choose to have them shipped to the school, please note it is your responsibility to pick your order up when it's completed. The school will not re-ship items. Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested in Landing School gear. |
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Do you or someone you know have an interest in applying to The Landing School for the 2022-2023 academic year? We're accepting applications from now until March 31st. |
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Check out The Landing School’s job board!
If you’re looking for employment or looking for personnel, we encourage you to take a look at our job postings for students and alumni.
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