For those interested in following what has since happened with our former Port of PT executive Director Sam Gibboney The Olympian reports: https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article277522068.html
News Archive: July 2023
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Business documentation request -scams alert
This editor received a suspicious request for annual filing and submitted a verification request to the Secretary of State’s office. They replied, And it was not a legitimate email. I was directed to look at other examples of scams on the SOS.WA.Gov website. You can see those examples by following the link below. From the …
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Drag your rowboats outta de bushes!
Diana Talley was recently reminiscing with Ashlyn Brown & Sarah Kolbeck, about the family friendly rowboat racing of early Wooden Boat Festivals. While bouncing around some ideas, a new event has evolved into the RowRowRowMyBoat Rally; an en-mass spectacle row from Boat Haven to Point Hudson. Diana literally had to drag her row boat out …
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Maritime Voices- Dick McCurdy
Jim Heumann’s latest interview on his Maritime Voices Podcast with Dick McCurdy recorded in July of 2023. Dick McCurdy always just wanted to be on the water. He grew up in Port Townsend, WA, sailing and racing with friends. At the University of Washington he was captain of the sailing team. After finishing graduate school …
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Difficult times for a marine trades community member
Marshall Brennan, one of our friendly faces at Admiral Ship Supply, is currently facing some big life challenges. It is never good to hear when someone in our community is dealt a harsh blow and even worse, a double whammy.. Marshall’s family has set up a website for updates on Consuelo and Marshall’s situation. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/consuelobrennan …
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Free 10×20 Costco Shelter
All framing and 4 wall curtains complete and in fair to good condition. Roof canvas chaffed and needing a new layer or tarp to prevent leaking in a couple of areas. All panels are neatly rolled up. Resembles internet image below but front wall (one end) has zippered panels and the frame is cream colored …
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Inter-Tribal Canoe Journey; July 26 via PT
“Paddle to Muckleshoot” Returns this Week The annual inter-tribal canoe journey, which began in 1989 with the “Paddle to Seattle” has been postponed in the last few years with the last paddle being in 2019. This year it is returning, with the “Paddle to Muckleshoot.” Over 100 canoes will join the canoe family and make …
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Maritime Voices: Bill Nance
From Jim Heumann; an interview with Bill Nance in April 2023 Bill Nance is only the 4th known person to ever sail alone around the world via the three great capes (1962-1965). The book “The Circumavigators” says he was “…one of the boldest and most competent, but least-known circumnavigators, on the tiny 25-foot Cardinal Virtue…”. …
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Diesel Engine Intensive from August 7-11, 2023
Two spots have just opened up for the popular 5-day Diesel Engine Intensive from August 7-11, 2023. Students gain hands-on experience working with deisel engines, from basic maintenance to diagnosing and troubleshooting common issues. Don’t wait – this is the last Diesel Egnine Intensive of 2023. Click here to learn more and register >>
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Arts Guild Fairs: Applications & Info
Our Marine Trades leather and canvas makers, woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelers and artists – … The Port Townsend Arts Guild will be holding 3 juried arts and crafts fairs this year in Port Townsend. There are still openings for artists and craftspeople who make their own unique work and would like to sell it at our fine quality fairs. All of the …
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Space to rent: Port of PT
Available Property By Port of Port Townsend on Jul 18, 2023 03:00 pm SEEKING A SHIPWRIGHT/ACTIVE MARINE TRADES to rent on a temporary monthly basis (approximately one to two years), the former Moderate Risk Waste (MRW) facility site located within the Boat Haven. The 8,202 sq ft parcel situated in the heart of the boat …
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Jobs at the Port of Port Townsend
The Port of PT is seeking to fill the positions of Hoist operator and Pump-out skiff operator. See the details here: https://portofpt.com/about-us/employment/
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Chamber Cafe with Eron Berg April 14th
Eron Berg shares an overview presentation of the Port on Jeff County Chamber’s Chamber Cafe. It is helpful to understand our Port’s scale and operational responsibilities. Click to view
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Coastal Cafe: Derelict & Abandoned vessels
Last year KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe recorded 2 episodes on the subject of WA State’s program for handling derelict and abandoned vessels. Below are the links to both episodes.
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Working Waterfront publication
If you missed it, The Leader’s new Working Waterfront magazine collaboration with maritime photographer Jeremy Johnson is worth checking out. Working Waterfront Summer 2023 archived printable pdf
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Port BIZ: WPPA Seminar July 24-26
Note that the regular Port Commission meeting on July 26 has been cancelled. Check out meeting recording on West Boatyard Expansion 7/12/23 July 24-26: WPPA 2023 Commissioners Seminar Alderbrook (quorum) July 26: 5:30 Cancelled Port Commission Regular Meeting 07/12/23 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Packet …
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Parking impacting access to the waterfront is not only an issue for Port Townsend
Food for Thought::: The July issue of Lattitude 38 includes an article titled “To the Guillotine” by Max Ebb, on pages 78-80. The article stood out for this Port Townsend mariner because of the arguments described at the featured meeting against government’s frequent attraction to bright and flashy projects that don’t pencil out, especially in …
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Net Your Problem…
Net Your Problem recycles old fishing nets. Read the latest article about it in National Fisherman: Net Your Problem is making the fishing industry greener one net at a time Learn more at Netyourproblem.com
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Positive marketing by the Port of PT
Just noticed this full page ad for the Port of Port Townsend in the latest 48*NORTH. It is a really nice tip of the hat to all of our Port Townsend’s Marine Trades.
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