If you are reading this on Sunday, your really shouldn’t be…because you should be down at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend welcoming the Seventy 48 racers and checking out the Race to AK boats at the R2AK Ruckus. At least that is what this editor thinks. Many of our local mariners partake in these …
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Many here will have known Tuck. Click the image below to see his obituary. Seattle, WA — Peter Tuckerman Esty Jr., of Seattle and Port Townsend, WA, formerly of Deerfield and Wareham, MA, passed away on April 8, 2023, leaving his life partner, Anne Krier. Predeceased by his father, Peter T. Esty, he additionally leaves …
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Click image to register or see full details for the Classic Mariner’s Regatta coming up next weekend June 3-4th. Into the mix, add the arrivals of the Seventy/48 boats and the R2AK Ruckus (Both NWMC events) at Pope Marine Park and we have a big boating weekend ahead.
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The PTMTA Board of Trustees will have several seats open this year. Would you like to know more? This is a call to action in an effort to connect with possible Trustee Nominees for 2024. Not sure what that means? There is a good chance that someone you know in the trades has, at one …
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The recordings have been posted. Here are the stores from the She Tells Sea Tales event at the NWMC in March of 2023. Click on the below image to listen from the KPTZ page. Learn more about this annual event by clicking the event page above
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To our members and new members, Thank you for being a part of the PTMTA community!! Recent updates have been made to our online directory. Please check your listing on the Services Directory and send edits to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com Please double check your phone numbers and click on the word EMAIL to see if your email …
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Updates on the Chinook Court Fight and getting ready for the Pacific Marine Expo in November. Click Images to read full articles.
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From sardine seiner to fisheries research, the Western Flyer continues to contribute to the industry The average commercial fishing vessel in the U.S. North Pacific fleet is over 40 years old, and most have been repowered. Launched in 1937, the 77-foot Western Flyer is older than most, and while no longer actively fishing, the former …
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Posted: Commission Meeting May 25 By Port of Port Townsend on May 18, 2023 03:41 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on May 24, 2023 have been posted. Agenda topics include a Water Walk and Sea Level Rise Project Update. On the Consent Agenda …
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Regional News to share as the city of Oak Harbor buys the business of Mariner’s Haven Boatyard: Click below to read the full article. Oak Harbor buying boat business
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SEA Marine has on offer an Infusion Vacuum Pump and boat engines. If you have local trades related items for free or for sale, this is an experiment to post Classifieds on this blog. See attached flyer for dretails. FOR SALE by SEA Marine
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The next installment of Our Working Waterfront from KPTZ in case you missed it.
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What: A monthly webinar series for Jefferson County businesses hosted by EDC Team Jefferson. These free and open events are intended to connect you with the various technical assistance providers and resources to help your business thrive. These webinars have been recorded and may be accessed at any time on our Youtube channel. What would …
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→ See the full calendar May 22–26 Basic Keelboat Full Course This is the full US Sailing Basic Keelboat course taught over 5 consecutive days. Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification! Learn more + register
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→ See the full calendar May 23–24 Rules of the Road & Aids to Navigation – Online Class By the end of this class, you’ll understand the maneuvering rules, lights, sound signals, and buoys that allow us to navigate safely around hazards and other vessels. Learn more & register
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There is always a need to look ahead because before we know it, crunch time arrives. The PTMTA Board of Trustees will have several seats open this year. This is a call to action in an effort to connect with possible Trustee Nominees for 2024. Not sure what that means? There is a good chance …
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(Smaller fishing and farming operations stand to be taxed under the new Act) [This post complements of Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County Newsletter.] Save Family Farming, a non-profit organization, is seeking to petition the state Department of Ecology and Governor Inslee to uphold the protections built into the Climate Commitment Act for local fishing …
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→ See the full calendar May 16–17 Anchoring & Anchorages – Online Learn the fundamentals of anchoring—deploying, setting, scope calculations, and retrieval—and what to do about anchoring in storms or high winds. Learn more & register
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Wildfire Smoke Community Training Jefferson County Public Health will be hosting a Wildfire Smoke Community Training on Tuesday, May 16th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Cotton Building, 607 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend. This training will cover how to prepare before smoke events, when to limit or cancel outdoor activities for children …
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Join the NWMC Team Current job openings at Northwest Maritime Center: Visitor Services Associate Admiral Jack Summer Deckhand (Seasonal) Admiral Jack Summer Captain (Seasonal) Dock Attendant (Summer Season) Assistant Instructor – Youth Learn to Sail (Summer Season) Lead Instructor – Messing About in Boats (Summer Season) See all opportunities The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer …
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