WELCOME TO HULL RAISER, a magazine that showcases the craftsmanship of students in our wooden boatbuilding and marine systems programs.
Students here learn by doing—whether it’s spiling and installing a plank or designing and installing an electrical system. We are inspired daily as students build skills, boats, and lifelong friendships.
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2024
In this issue, we go behind the scenes to see how students in the Marine Systems program progress from wiring circuit boards to installing and troubleshooting systems on a variety of boats. On the boatbuilding side, you’ll see a range of new builds from a 24’ troller that’s as Pacific Northwest as you can get to a 30’ Maine lobster boat. What the two boats have in common is the integration of traditional and composite materials and building methods. “That’s what boats are these days, so students need experience with all of it,” says Boatbuilding Lead Instructor Sean Koomen.
We are committed to preparing the next generation of boatbuilders and marine systems technicians and honored to be recognized as a 2024 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education designee by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. To make the list, schools have to be fully accredited, demonstrate the relevance of their curriculum, demonstrate the quality of instruction, and show success of graduates in finding employment in their field of study. Thanks to everyone who helped us earn this designation!
2023
This issue celebrates 42+ years of craftsmanship at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Meet Piper Howeth and Steve Wittman, two Prothero Interns who are taking their new boatbuilding skills to the next level. Learn how the school’s boatbuilding instructors are using boat projects to teach craftsmanship and how the marine systems continues to evolve.
Students come to the Boat School from across the country and across the world. In the article Why We’re Here you’ll learn why students chose to make the journey and dedicate time to learning a new skill. We also learn how the commission of MONKEY, a Woods Hole catboat, promotes stewardship of the craft and supports the training of the next generation of boatbuilders.
There’s even more to learn in What’s New on Water Street and what’s going on around campus as well as learning what alumni are up to in Alumni Spotlights.
