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News Archive: November 2025

Intergovernmental Collaborative Group and Special Port Commission Meeting 12/4/25


Intergovernmental Collaborative Group and Special Port Commission Meeting By Port of Port Townsend on Nov 25, 2025 04:36 pm The Port as part of the Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County, and Jefferson County Public Utility District) will meet on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5pm for two topics:   Discussion and Potential …

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Nominees for the 2026 board of trustees


At the 2025 Annual General Membership meeting, there was a call for board of trustee nominees by the end of November. See the Minutes here: MINUTES for November 18 Annual Memebership 11_18_25 – Google Docs There are 3 ‘New Nominee’ seats in addition to 3  “Continuing Nominees” if voted in for another term. Member participation in …

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Winter Job Training and professional Development classes from Peninsula College


Job Training & Professional Development Creative Self-Employment Turn your creative passion into a thriving business with guidance from an experienced entrepreneur. Wed, Mar 4 | 6:00–8:00 pm | $49 | Port Angeles Private Pilot Ground School Start your aviation journey, prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Exam, and explore flight career pathways. Sundays & Wed, …

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How to Identify GPS Jamming


Just thought this was interesting. https://caribbeancompass.com/how-to-identify-gps-jamming/? How to Identify GPS Jamming by Caribbean Compass November 10, 2025 in Navigation, News Reading Time: 2 mins read A A by Joan Conover, SSCA Cruising Station Coordinator & HAL Maritime Safety Program In late October 2025, several cruisers in the Southern Caribbean reported sudden GPS losses and erratic positions. For some, chartplotters froze; for others, boats appeared to jump a half‑mile sideways. At the …

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In Case you plan to be cruising the Caribbean or Eastern Pacific this winter


  Voluntary Reporting Regime with U.S. Southern Command to Enhance Safety for Cruising Vessels in the Eastern Pacific & Caribbean

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NWMC upcoming classes


Charts & Dead Reckoning – Online December 2–3 | 6:30 PM–8 PM Navigation without a GPS! Learn to use latitude, longitude, compass bearings, transits, and your paper charts to know where you are. Learn More & Register Hands-on Ship Simulator Tour December 13, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM Free and first come first serve! Pilot a ship …

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Tuesday November 18, Annual Membership Meeting


The PTMTA will be having our annual membership meeting Tuesday the 18th in the Nomura Building. Set up is at 17:00, food at 17:30 and the meeting starts at 18:00. We will be nominating 4 New Board Members. If you or someone you know wants to be on the Board, please attend the meeting or mail in this ballot before …

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City Biz to pay attention to


There will be a public hearing on the draft comp plan update on Monday, Nov. 17th at 6pm in city hall chambers. Discussion will include the first reading of the draft comp plan update. This is a very important matter to give your voice to by attending and/or providing public comment. Drastic changes are afoot. A review …

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NOV 13, 5:30 PT Sailing Association annual party!


This Thursday November 13th at 5:30 at the clubhouse. It’s been a great year so let’s celebrate! Prizes will be awarded. There will be a short presentation on the state of the club and changes planned for next year. It is a potluck so please try to bring something to share. Beer, wine, and soft …

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Latest Port Report Fall 2025


Enjoy the latest edition of the Port Report – Fall 2025

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November 12th Port Commission meetings


November 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1 p.m.  Regular Business Meeting The future use** and upgrade of Union Wharf will be discussed and public comment around this topic and the small cruise ships is expected. Port commissioners are generally agreed on NO LONG TERM contract with ACL the American Cruise Lines company but …

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November 18th at 5:30 PM General Annual Membership Meeting


We look forward to seeing you on November 18th at the Nomura Building downstairs space for our annual meeting. Meeting starts at 5:30pm. There will be food. This is a great time to socialize with fellow members, meet your board members, vote for new board members, and to renew your annual membership. Please nominate someone …

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