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Buoyant Beginnings Apprenticeship program


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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Jobs listings; Sitka Custom Marine


This job listing is posted by request of one of our fishing fleet operators wanting to help out his friend. Sitka Custom Marine, a local boat building, repair and fabrication shop hiring ALL positions. Pay DOE. Full and part time opportunities with holiday, vacation, and on the job training. Office staff & admin $25-75/hr Laborers …

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April 8, Port Commission Meetings


Port Workshop and Commission Meeting (click to see on Ports Page) By Port of Port Townsend on Apr 03, 2026 06:46 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Workshop and Regular Business Meeting of the Port Commission on April 8 have been posted. At 9:30 a.m., the Commission will discuss:   1) Jefferson County International Airport …

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Accounting Basics & the Importance of Accounting to Your Business free online 4/9


Date: 4/9/2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (PDT) Registration Deadline: 4/9/2026 1:00 PM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Washington SBDC Training (833) 492-7232 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget Description: Do you know the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? Are you having trouble understanding what financial statements are? Then you have come to the …

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Publicity Workshop-Free on Thursday 4/9 4PM RSVP@EDC


The Olympic Peninsula Timebank is hosting a free publicity planning workshop on Thursday, April 9 (4:00–5:30pm) at EDC Team Jefferson’s second-floor meeting room, 385 Benedict Street. Presenter Kim Carver of Jack Tar Media will cover social media, print and broadcast outlets, e-newsletters, and hands-on planning tools — seating is limited to 15, so RSVP by …

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PTMTA Board of Trustee monthly meeting 4/7/26


The next PTMTA board of trustee meeting will be on April 7th at 5:30PM in the PT Sailing Association club house. If you have a topic, issue, suggestion, or question, you’d like the board to discus, you can attend in person or send an email to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com.

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Our Working Waterfront 3/10/26 Joel Kawahara & the memorial project


Our Working Waterfront episode first aired March 10th,2026.

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Maritime WA March 2026 Newsletter


In case you do not receive the Maritime Washington newsletter, I am simply copying it here just this once as this is issue honors Women’s History Month. I don’t see a way to link to it in a browser but you can also visit their website and sign up. March 2026 Ahoy from the Maritime …

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PTSA Upcoming Events


Upcoming Events: Wednesday 3/25 – Season Kick-off party and potluck Sunday 3/29 – PTSA Work Party Wednesday 4/1 – First Whitecap series race Saturday 4/18 – First PHRF monthly Saturday series race As you can see there is a lot of fun coming up. Please join in. All are welcome. For all the latest PTSA …

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Quilcene Blessing of the Fleet 4/25/26


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Crew Overboard: Prevention and Recovery


As sailing season ramps up, safety reminders like this are always a good thing. Read the whole article by clicking on the image below.  

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Marine Thrift Swap Meet APRIL 4th


Marine Thrift Swap Meet Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by Marine Thrift and Northwest Maritime, happens each April in Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more. Location The Marine Thrift Swap Meet will be …

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Former PT Yacht Club building open house


After 40 years, this unique over‑the‑water property is now available for lease! The Port welcomes you to stop by, tour the building, and share your ideas about its future. We’re eager to hear your creative concepts and vision for how this new public asset could best serve the community. The building is approximately 3,000 square …

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Spring Port Report


You can read it here: https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/PortReport-Spring1-2026.pdf  

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basic palm and needle canvas work


The Artful Sailor presents a full day workshop on basic palm and needle canvas work. The class project is a sailmaker’s apron that employs most of the same handwork skills involved in making our ditty bag but is doable in a day. If you would prefer private instruction, please contact us.  SEE DETAILS Saturday, March …

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Marine Navigation for Women and Couples- 3/28 in person


Marine Navigation for Women and Couples: Navigate Your Way with Confidence — Two-part, In-Person Class Embark on a two-part hands-on journey into marine navigation, tailored for women and couples eager to take the helm. This beginner-friendly course offers essential skills for aspiring commercial mariners, equal sailing partners, or solo adventurers aboard private yachts. It’s also …

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Mariner’s Memorial


Mariner’s Memorial By Port of Port Townsend on Mar 06, 2026 12:48 pm Donations are gladly being accepted for the Mariners’ Memorial project to honor and remember residents of Jefferson County who were lost at sea. The site is the Point Hudson Breakwater Walkway. Costs include but are not limited to design, materials acquisition, installation …

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Port Workshop and Commission Meeting 3/11/26


The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Workshop and Regular Business Meeting of the Port Commission on March 11 have been posted. At 9:30 a.m., the Commission will discuss:   1) Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) with Bond Counsel and 2) Saltwater Estuary Project.  There is public comment on this agenda. At 1:00 p.m., the Consent Agenda …

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The Artful Sailor’s Guide to Sewing Machine Maintenance March 21st


The Artful Sailor’s Guide to Sewing Machine Maintenance, Adjustment and Sewing Skills. Many sail and canvas projects can be done with a basic domestic sewing machine. Heavily built, yet portable, vintage machines are inexpensive and can be hot-rodded for small craft sailmaking and sail repairs as well as bags, sail covers and awnings.  LEARN MORE …

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PTMTA email hack-in case you missed it.


Hi Everyone, On two separate occasions last month two Board members of the PTMTA received phishing emails asking the recipient to please send funding by electronic form. These phishing emails came from unknown email accounts and pretended to be Board members, using our first and last names. Thankfully we recognized that these emails were scammers and did …

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