It looks like the copper ban has been pushed back to 2029 at the earliest. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY from WA Dept. of ECOLOGY Boats moored in marinas and other waterbodies provide a suitable surface for organisms to attach and grow. The undesirable accumulation of organisms, including algae and barnacles, is known as marine fouling. Marine fouling …
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Having recently read cover to cover of Working Port, this editor highly recommends everyone read this book put together by Scott Wilson on behalf of the Port of PT. Working Port can be purchased at the moorage office in Boat Haven or Admiral Ship Supply, and at bookstores in town. This is also an interesting …
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Maritime Economy Satellite Accounts Statistics Published The marine economy accounted for $476.2 billion, or 1.8 percent, of current-dollar U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, an increase from $424.2 billion. The Bureau of Economic Analysis published the Maritime Economy Satellite Accounts statistics, detailing the impact of the United State’s maritime economy. For more information, …
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2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards The Lifetime Achievement Awards will kick off this year’s Wooden Boat Festival on Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 PM! This annual event recognizes exceptional contributions to the wooden boat community. For over 15 years, we have celebrated people who have made wooden boating what it is! This year’s honorees are: Jim Tolpin Internationally renowned woodworker, finish …
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Port Commission Meeting By Port of Port Townsend on Jun 21, 2024 01:51 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on June 26 have been posted. The Port Commission has one meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26. At 5:30 p.m., meeting topics include: Resolution 817-24 Authorizing Sale of …
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Current job openings at Northwest Maritime Center: Venue Rentals Manager (Year-round) Communications Director (Year-round) MHS Instructional Operations Supervisor (Year-round) Venue Coordinator (On-call, Year-round) Visitor Experience Associate (Seasonal) Port Townsend Bay Tours Docent (Seasonal) NOAA Science Camp Educator (Seasonal) Assistant Instructor – Youth Learn to Sail Programs (Seasonal) See more job opportunities on our website The Northwest Maritime Center is …
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Dear Forest Protectors in Jefferson and Callam Counties, Please help our friends at the Northwest Watershed Institute support the proposal to expand the Dabob Bay Natural Area. We are asking everyone who cares about Dabob Bay and preservation of the remaining old forests and habitats on the Toandos Peninsula to attend the Department of Natural …
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The next Port Commission meeting is the monthly evening meeting starting at 5:30 on June 26th. This timing was created years ago to encourage working folk to attend after their normal work hours. The PTMTA has always encouraged members to attend commission meetings, share your concerns at the public comments (You can say a lot …
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The Washington Center for Employee Ownership (WACEO) is joining a growing number of organizations across the country that serve as statewide hubs for employee ownership resources and support, helping small businesses take advantage of the power of employee ownership (EO). This planned nonprofit organization is the outcome of an initiative catalyzed and facilitated by the …
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There are fewer ways to make a connection than over a cup of coffee. This editor recommends joining these civil conversations whenever possible and ask those questions that have been brewing.
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Race to Alaska local team Roscoe Pickle Train lead by Odin Smith finished leg one in 7th place over the weekend, the second monohull to finish. Local Jim Heumann also finished stage one in his bullet shaped peddle boat. Did I miss anyone? Stage 2 race starts Wednesday 6/13 at noon TRACKER https://www.facebook.com/racetoalaska
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Applauding creativity and humor in advertising and once again a local production with Tomoki will make you smile. Just had to share this video from PTMTA member LEFT COAST CHARTERS.
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Learn about the PT Yacht Club’s scholarships program for maritime studies. Article by the PT Leader published April 24th. Port Townsend Yacht Club doubles scholarships this year Posted Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:00 am By Doris Loeser The number of recipients of the scholarship funds from the Port Townsend Yacht Club has doubled from last …
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If you’ve dreamed of working as a mate or captain aboard one of our ferries, we’ve got a great opportunity for you. We’re looking for 12 people – no maritime experience required – to offer a full-ride scholarship with the with the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies to become licensed deck officers. The …
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This blog tries to post relevant media that tells the stories of our local marine trades. This one was missed and so I am posting it now for our archives. Jeremy has been documenting our marine trades faithfully for years now and is an loyal member of the PTMTA. See more of his work at …
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PTMTA member Patrick Kingshill of Patrick Kingshill Woodwork was apparently the first single rower across the finish line over the weekend, finishing 5th out of 81 finishers and many more who bailed out. Patrick (Team Patty Party) finished in a whopping 14 hours and 23 minutes. He was rowing a locally designed PT Wherry (Turn Point …
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Nautical knots are fun and important to know. Sign up for this April 6th workshop. Click image for full details.
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The PTMTA hosts a JOBS page for local talent, and for Jefferson County Maritime businesses seeking new employees. Employers and Trades people, please make use of this page. Send your Job details and links to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. That includes folks seeking positions in the marine trades and businesses seeking skilled or apprentice applicants. Make your subject …
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