Enjoy an afternoon of casual sailing/racing on Port Townsend Bay. Whether you’re looking to practice your skills, experience sailing on a variety of vessels, or simply need an excuse to get your boat out on the water, Sunday Funday’s are the perfect opportunity. https://ptsail.org/sunday-funday/ No boat? No problem! No crew? Lucky for you! New to …
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Saturday, April 19th, 10am-2pm: Hazardous waste collection at Chimacum HS
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OPR Announces Return to Kayak Island In 2024 the Ocean Plastics Recovery Project established Kayak Island as a sentinel site to serve as an indicator of progress of global efforts to reduce marine debris pollution. Located near the Alaska coastal current, it is home to one of the largest accumulations of marine debris in the …
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Link to the Port of Port Townsend’s Announcement. https://portofpt.com/removal-of-poplars-near-sims-way-boat-yard-is-pending/?utm_
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Marine Trades and Port History Slideshow Set for February 6, 2025 in PT By Port of Port Townsend on Jan 21, 2025 12:10 pm Daryl Wakefield, who built the 164-foot “Evviva” yacht in Port Townsend, grills a house mover contracted to help launch the yacht down the beach at the Port of Port Townsend in …
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Port Townsend Sailing Association Promoting Sailing and Racing on Port Townsend Bay Coming up… This Wednesday, 1/22/25 at 6pm, Blaise Holly, owner of Haven Boatworks, and lead shipwright Esther Whitmore, will present “Rebuilding the Main Mast on Adventuress”. At the clubhouse. On Sunday, 1/26/2025 from 10am to noon, PTSA will hold its first ever member’s …
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This post is a bit personal but I know Greg Bull (Gougeon/WEST SYSTEM) touched the lives of anyone he spoke to. Of the early creators and innovators of WEST SYSTEM EPOXY and the labs and workshops of the GOUGEON BROTHERS in Bay City MI, most of these incredible thinkers are no longer alive. Greg came …
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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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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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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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The Port Townsend Yacht Club is offering scholarships. “Scholarships will be awarded to individuals for post-high school study in a maritime educational program at a technical school, college or university. Approved fields include, but are not limited to, marine biology, fisheries, ship and/or boat building and repair, ship operations such as officer and/or deckhand training, …
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The PTMTA hosted its 2024 Annual General Membership meeting on November 12th. The event covered some important topics in detail, plus guest speakers that included Eron Berg, Port of PT, Ellie DiPietro of the JC Historical Society, and Chrissy McLean of the NWMC, More on their projects soon. Our annual meeting is generally a time …
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CONTACT Pat Mahon or Harbormaster: Kristian Ferrero to find out when vehicles are heading to and from Seattle for the Pacific Marine Expo. The Port has generously rented a double booth so as to include space for our marine trades business representatives who may not have the budget for their own booth. EXPO dates are …
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September 23, 2024 NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee requests your input to help assess the effectiveness of marine mammal deterrents. NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) has released a survey to gather knowledge and perceptions about the nature of marine mammal interactions and use of deterrents currently employed by commercial, recreational, and tribal fishermen; aquaculture farmers; …
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CORRECTION to last week’s post title. SEE YOU THERE! November 12th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Nomura Building located at 385 BENEDICT Street across from Harborside Inn. (Downstairs) The PTMTA currently has one unfilled position and three seats coming due at the end of this year. Do folks out there have anyone they’d like to …
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Hello Members, We have our annual yearly membership meeting coming up on November 12th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Nomura Building. The PTMTA currently has one unfilled position and three seats coming due at the end of this year. Do folks out there have anyone they’d like to nominate, or offer themselves up to fill a …
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The NextCycle Washington program supports the growth of businesses and community organizations working in Washington’s waste prevention, reuse, repair, recycling and/or organics recovery industries to develop a circular economy. To learn more about the program and find out if your business or project is a fit, join us for a virtual party, one-on-one, or drop …
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