Island Rover Foundation / Institute demonstrates the concepts of industrial conservation: reduce, reuse, refurbish, reutilize, remanufacture, and recycle as a means to educate youth on the principles of resource conservation and waste mitigation.
Ship Specifications
- Length Overall: 113 ft
- Length On Deck: 89 ft
- Beam: 22 ft
- Draft: 10 ft
- Displacement: 110 tons
- Accommodation: 25 persons
Constructed with surplus naval shipbuilding materials Engineered to blend cutting edge technologies and the time honored simplicities of sail training vessels
Island Rover serves as a platform for youth education. You can learn more at Institute.IslandRover.org. By operating “education under sail” programs, she gives young people hands‑on experience, builds confidence, and creates pathways to further learning and future careers in maritime and related industries.
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Facts vs Fiction
We have been receiving a lot of questions about the Island Rover Ordinance which is on the ballot for November. Below are the answers to some of the commonly asked questions and misconceptions. Our attorney, Jess Wibby, will be present at the October 15, 2026 Town Council meeting to answer any additional questions you may…