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News Archive: March 2022

2022 Shipwright’s Regatta-a blast!


A great day was had by all I am sure! Check the PTSA results page to see where everyone placed and here is their photo album page. https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/3f877aa8b88b4df28aa927bee751ba37 We want to thank the PT Sailing Association for making this event happen and for hosting a generous party with Pizza, Beer, Prizes, and a lot of …

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Splicing Workshop


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Jefferson County Job & Trades Fair


In case anyone missed the post on this a few weeks ago; Jefferson County Job & Trades Fair 2022 A collaboration between our 3 East Jefferson High Schools: Chimacum | Port Townsend | Quilcene A Skillmation production Connecting home-grown talent with our home-grown job market May 26th, 2022, at Chimacum High School Get all details …

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Learn sewing machine adjustment, maintenance & sewing skills workshop


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The next generation…Feedback requested.


When you hear the words ‘Apprenticeships’ or ‘Job Shadowing’, do questions about liability come to mind? What if liability was covered by a third party and businesses could teach youth to learn skills ‘on the job’ with confidence? Such early experience can lead to higher education or careers in the Marine Trades. The question often …

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Sector feedback needed


Subject: Jefferson County Area Sector Analysis Process (ASAP) PTMTA Members; This is a county wide process and the more working folks we can get to voice their concerns and opinions the better: we need to balance out the results. “Jefferson County, WA is taking part in the Area Sector Analysis Process (ASAP), a community-driven tool …

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March 11-Women of our Working Waterfront


Several hundred women gathered last Friday at Port Townsend’s City Dock for the Women Of the Working Waterfront “Snapshot of Time” group photo.  This was a first time event where women responsible for helping to build the culture, commerce and community were recognized together. Thank you to Diana Talley for inspiring a team of helpers …

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Port Commission Meeting 5:30 3.23


In person at the Yacht Club and online Zoom hybrid Port Commission Meeting.Wednesday March 23 at 5:30 Posted Here with all the details. We encourage our members to attend or tune in to these meetings. The monthly 5:30 meeting is timed especially for the public and marine trades to be able to attend after normal …

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Welcome New Member Whale Song Signs


Join us in welcoming Nick Mann of Whale Song Signs to the PTMTA collective.

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Women in Marine Trades – virtual luncheon


Event Invitation-More info and free registration Women in Leadership Virtual Luncheon – Women in Marine Trades Join us for this first Women in Leadership Virtual Luncheon of 2022. Women in Marine Trades – Past, Present & Future Our panel will include Port Commissioner Carol Hasse,  NWSWB Executive Director, Betsy Davis, Sail Port Townsends Founder, Amber Heasley, …

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Did you see it?


The Leader posted a correction regarding the mistaken choice of cover image for the February Working Waterfront issue. In case you missed it;  

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Sims Way Project Steering Committee- Joni Blanchard is in


Our very own Joni Blanchard is now on the steerage committee looking at the Sims Way Project/boatyard expansion/poplars and has written her considerations and seeks feedback from fellow marine trades. Well, I’ve allowed myself to be put on the Sims Way Poplar issue Steering Committee as one of the Port Stakeholders, representing myself as a …

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More NEW members!


  Welcome! Nicolas DeLorme of Holiday in the Sun (Painting) Kat Murphy of Katfish Salmon Co. (Fishing) Christopher Chimenti of Schooner Boy Marine Services (Shipwright) Stephen Nuchia of Pandora’s Junction Box – (Electrical, Systems)

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Dr.Allison Berry – Chamber Cafe 3.18.22


Name: Chamber Cafe – Dr. Allison Berry Date: March 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Register Now Event Description: Public Health in Jefferson County-what’s the status? Where are we going? Dr. Allison Berry, Public Health Officer for Jefferson & Clallam Counties will be our guest and get us up to speed on …

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Port Biz- Hot Sheet 3.10.22


Stay Informed on the Port of Port Townsend’s discussions and decision making. Find their post meeting summary on their “Hot Sheet” here. Details and audio found here.

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JOBS Posts


Click on Jobs Postings to see what’s on offer. Email us to post your maritime jobs. Let us know when jobs are filled. Don’t see your job posted? Please contact ptmarinetrades (at) gmail.com We aim to keep this page updated and relevant. Many thanks!

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EDC free Resource Roundtable 3.17.22


To join the EDC Team Jefferson’s Resource Roundtable on March 17th on ZOOM, learn more HERE. Meet Rick & Micah from the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Find out about their no-cost programs, how they may be able to help you develop your business ideas, launch a small business, and manage it over time. “CIE’s Community …

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JeffCo JOB FAIR -call for MT businesses to participate


JeffCO Job & Trades Fair, May 26, Chimacum HS— Call for MT businesses to Participate: This Fair is a collaboration between all 3 East Jefferson High Schools:, plus and end of day time for the general public. Connecting home grown talent with our home gown businesses. The Job & Trades Fair will showcase 60+ companies …

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PTMTA board meeting


The PTMTA Board of Trustees will be meeting at the Nomura Building on March 17, 2022 and 5:15 Members are welcome to submit comments, questions and requests for issues you’d like the PTMTA to work on. ptmarinetrades (at) gmail.com Agenda for the meeting can be seen here. March 2022 agenda

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Our Stories: Susan Brittain


Don’t miss this free and final Ask an Expert series event hosted by the NWMC  on Zoom on March 17th

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