General note: If and when you can attend a Port of PT Commission meeting or workshop, it makes a huge difference. Live attendance affirms in real time, that marine trades business owners and employees are paying attention, invested in the decision making process affecting our working waterfront, and attendance promotes accountability and transparency in the …
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Intersection Paving at Boat Haven June 8-9 and June 10-11, 2026 By Port of Port Townsend on Jun 05, 2026 04:22 pm Grading work will be taking place at Boat Haven at the intersection of Washington Street and Boat Street on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9 to prepare for asphalt paving on Wednesday and …
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OCH stands for Off Center Harbor which is a video website primarily featuring the trades and wooden boats. Based in Maine, their team extends to our own stomping grounds and they have featured many in this working waterfront and maritime community. Having worked with them to make videos about epoxy and our kit business, I …
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With so many boat builder artists among us, it would be nice to see more Wooden Boat Festival posters come from our local ranks. Contests are always a bit weird but $3000 and the chance to shine for our sector is pretty good. Think about what you would like to wear on a t-shirt as …
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Don’t be one of t h o s e people on “Fail Army”… No Impact Docking – Online June 9–10 | 6:30 PM–8 PM How to dock without fear (or damage)! No yelling! No leaping! We’ll see slides, handouts, and tips for successful docking strategies for sail and power boats, and how to practice them. …
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Nautical Northwest is a new magazine on the shelf. The May/June 2026 Issue (their 3rd) had a couple of articles to share here but the link takes you to the full issue viewer. Screen shots show you the page numbers. They invite contributors so sharpen your pencils… urr…so to speak.. https://www.nauticalnw.com/magazine/
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Pulled this from LinkedIn Northwest Maritime 798 followers 5d • Edited • Great article by Annie Todd at Cascadia Daily News on the future of marine trades and the communities working to keep them alive for the next generation – highlighting how Northwest Maritime and our local marine trades are investing in hands-on learning opportunities …
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For all the latest PTSA news, information and race results visit ptsail.org The time to sign up for the 43rd Annual Classic Mariners Regatta is now. Save the date/mark your calendar’s. June 6th and 7th. Please register online by May 22nd. Registering early allows us to plan appropriately for food being catered and ensures the …
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Since this event was posted on the day of, and therefore is past, you can find the meeting minutes here: https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes/ https://portofpt.com/port-commission-and-workshop/ Port Commission and Workshop May 8, 2026 | Commission Business, News The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Workshop and Regular Business Meeting of the Port Commission on May 13 have been posted. …
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This editor is sharing this only because it could be helpful if ever making a contract. We used this local lawyer, Noura Yunker, to help us set up a business agreement. This is her specialty. She was really easy to work with, listened to what we wanted and understood our financial limits. Welcome to the …
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Maintaining equilibrium is one of the great challenges in turbulent times or seas. One of the essential calculations for any naval architect is that of stability, or the ability of a vessel to return to equilibrium following a disturbance. While the challenge has been around since the first human sat up on a floating log …
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Boaters can “be whale wise” and help protect critically endangered orcas by following a new set of guidelines. Here’s what you need to know. By Clare Ogle and Conor Agnew, Be Whale Wise In January 2025, new orca distancing regulations went into effect in Washington state waters. Boaters are now required to stay 1,000 yards …
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We’ve all been there—stranded. Whether at the dock or halfway across the Strait, there is never a good time to experience outboard troubles. In this Saturday intensive, we will break down and demonstrate all the proper steps one can take to make sure that their outboard motor is in prime working order all season long. …
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Meet Your Next Business Advisor! Come meet the graduates of our first Business Advisor cohort on April 28th at 10:00 AM (upstairs at Aldrich’s). This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local experts and find the right mentor for your goals. These advisors are offering up to three free sessions and are eager to …
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Just a note to everyone who checks this blog regularly. Number 1; THANK YOU! I will be away from regular computer use for the next 3 weeks. I have scheduled some posts but will not be able to post the most relevant stuff that comes up on short notice. When I get back, I would …
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I received a request to share this with our maritime community. Jefferson county, Including the city of PT, has a special synchronicity between maritime and farming. Sailor/farmer/+ friend Bly Winstorm, the author of the letter below, is asking for our help which is intended to benefit all of us who care about this place. This …
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Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join PTMSC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. At this training you’ll learn: About the threats posed by this invasive species and what’s being done …
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Racing kicked off with the first Wednesday Whitecap Series race on April 1st. Thunderbirds as well as PHRF boats have been participating. Feel free get the boat out and join in. If you can’t make the weeknight races, the new PHRF focused monthly Saturday series is for you! It starts this Saturday 4/18. Each race …
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Posted by the Whatcom Working Waterfront Foundation this program could be great for someone you know in Whatcom or Skagit counties.
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