THANK YOU Marine Trades people of Jefferson County for a successful 2024! May 2025 be a good and prosperous year filled with joy in your chosen craft and inspiration, large and small, in every day.
News Archive: December 2024
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Port of Bellingham Release Marine Trades Impact Study
Port of Bellingham Release Marine Trades Impact Study The Port has released a new impact study for marine trades and Whatcom’s maritime economy, the first study done of our waterfront economy since 2016 when Western Washington University released a report. The Port collaborated with the Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition, and contracted McKinley Research to author …
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Diesel Efficiency & Alt. Fuel Insight
Diesel efficiency and alt fuel insight…click to read all on National Fisherman webpage.
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A film about Sausalito’s Marinship
It always seems like a good idea to note what other working waterfronts are doing to preserve themselves and the challenges they face and from where. Someone who was part of the fight in the 1990’s to save the Arques’ property sent this link from the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition website. https://www.sausalitoworkingwaterfront.org/documentary
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Skagit County vessel turn-in event brings in 49 boats
SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD STAFF Dec 22, 2024 Forty-nine vessels were kept from possibly becoming abandoned or derelict during a state Department of Natural Resources’ Vessel Turn in Program event held in Skagit County. The event, which ran July 22 through November, allowed vessel owners to responsibly dispose of their unwanted boats for free. The …
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Illegal Crab Harvest foiled…
“Illegal harvest strikes WA. Dungeness crab fishery..” Cheating really isn’t a good idea. click the image to learn more.
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online class-Tides & Currents on the Salish Sea
Certainly, this is knowledge that makes sailing these waters safer and more fun…. Scholarships are available for NWMC classes. Click image to learn more.
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SHOP SPACE available for rent!
Featured image above does not represent the space in this listing…but one can imagine! It is actually a drawing of the boatshop in the Armory Building in Point Hudson in the 1970’s. For rent, 1,008 sqft. Open space with loft, bathroom with shower, lots of windows, well insulated, 8’overhead doors, wood heat. Many possibilities. $2,000/mo …
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Port Commission Special Meeting December 18, 2024
Port Commission Special Meeting December 18, 2024 Dec 13, 2024 | Commission Business, News The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Special Workshop and Business Meeting of the Port Commission on Wednesday, December 18 have been posted. At the 9:30 a.m. Workshop, there is a Quarter 4 Capital Improvement Project Update and Public Comment. At …
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Women on the Waterfront: Jennie Buswell
Meet Jennie Buswell, the Washington State Ferries terminal supervisor in Port Townsend — a role she considers to be the highlight of her career thus far. From her office window, Jennie has a million-dollar view of ferries gliding past a stunning shoreline. But her journey to this role was paved with years of hard work, …
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WA SOS warns of fraudulent notices
Secretary of State Secretary Hobbs Warns of Fraudulent Notices to Washington Businesses Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is warning Washington business and non-profit owners of fraudulent communications that purports to be official notice from the Office of the Secretary of State’s (OSOS) Corporations and Charities Division or other state office. Visit the Corporations and Charities …
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DOR Sales Tax info
Dept. of Revenue What Sales Tax Rate Do I Charge? Watch our new video that explains how to determine what sales tax rate you should charge your customers. Watch What sales tax rate do I charge? video (3:21) ¿Cuánto debo cobrar de tasa de impuesto sobre la venta? (4:45)
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A list of Maritime Holiday Events
Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing Friday, December 13, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Seattle Sing sailing songs with a free in-person and remote hybrid choir, hosted at the Center for Wooden Boats Wagner Education Center. Seattle Christmas Ship Parade of Boats Friday, December 13, 8:00 pm Brightly decorated boats will convene in Lake Union and begin their …
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8 Bells; The Wind Walker & Crew
Sad news…Click link or image to read. https://www.sitkasentinel.com/2012-05-10-22-08-10/25103-wind-walker-s-plan-one-more-longline-trip
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Port Commission meetings
December 11-13: Washington Public Annual Meeting, Bellevue, WA (Special Commission Meeting) December 18: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1 p.m. Regular Commission Business Meeting Past meetings with documents and recordings: DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO/ VIDEO MINUTES 12/10- 12/13/24 Special Commission Meeting Agenda None available 11/26/24 Regular Commission
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Epoxy Works; A free magazine about epoxy
Epoxy Works is a magazine produced by WEST SYSTEM INC and features an array of projects and information related to the uses of epoxy. Education is a huge part of the company’s mission and this magazine is free and largely filled with user content. Click the image to access their new website/digital magazine.
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Pete Stein’s ‘Pearl in a Can’ channel launched
Congrats to Pete Stein on launching his YouTube channel, “Pearl in a Can’.Click the image to be redirected. Local Shipwright, Pete Stein is a longtime member of the PT Marine Trades Association and a former board member.
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