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Renewal reminder as we plan the new printed member services directory


Deadline to be in the printed member services directory is January 31st. Please don’t wait to Apply (paper application) Renew (paper application) Renew (Online Payment link) For multiple DBA (Doing Business As) listings to be listed separately in the directory, please email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com or drop an application and payment for each DBA to Admiral Ship …

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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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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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Manufacturers Convening @ the Point Hudson Pavilion Tuesday, October 7 ·9:00am – 12:00pm


The EDC is pulling together local manufacturing companies to have a round table discussion with the goal of identifying shared challenges. This meeting is Tuesday October 7th at the pavilion building at Point Hudson. 9am – 12 pm

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LWV Port Commissioner Candidate Forum OCT 21st.


The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will have a forum between Port Commissioners candidates Clayborn Burleson and Carol Hasse on October 21. See photo below. 

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This newsletter


The editor of this blog will be out of town/coverage/internet for a period of September right after the Wooden Boat Festival. If the newsletter is thin, I beg forgiveness and call on willing parties to be co-editor going forward. I have not been able to line up relevant posts in advance. Hope all could enjoy …

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Citizen Survey: Long Term Cruise Ship contract? Worth it or not?


This is a request for your feedback regarding cruise ship tourism. The link below is a citizen-led survey to provide information to decision makers evaluating a long term agreement proposal with American Cruise Lines for expanded scheduling and priority rights to Union Wharf. We have members of the PTMTA who may or may not directly …

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Talking About The Trades even 9/11/25 NWM


If you have an opinion or questions, a good showing would speak volumes.  The WA SOS website does not appear to track whether or not a business is maritime, and considering the huge maritime sector in this state, that data should be tracked there and the strength of the industry verifiable just as the some …

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Lifeboat Fundraiser Bingo Night Sept. 3rd @ the HILL TOP TAVERN


Spread the word and join us for some fun for a good cause. Click the link to download a printable flyer. PTMTA Bingo Flyer 2025.pdf  THANK YOU!

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Join us at the Wooden Boat Festival


Support the crew at the festival by tending the booth next to the boatyard stage. Contact ptmarinetrades@gmail.com, or Pat Mahon, Marshall Brennan, Lou Geraghty, Ginny Wilson,

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Will you be a PTMTA board member?


What is it all about? Ask anyone on the board what is expected and needed on the PTMTA board of trustees. Board member elections are coming right up as well as the annual General Membership Meeting. Details to follow. The association always needs participants in governance and maintenance to keep it strong and ready. email; …

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ROWROWROWMYBOAT Sunday September 7th


Last years’ flag… See you at the launch ramp! Printable pdf here. RRRMB2025-poster2PRINT

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Who is helping us out at the WBF?


Booth Tenders are always welcome at the PTMTA Wooden Boat Festival booth. Please contact ptmarinetrades@gmail.com to sign up.

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District 2 Port Commissioner Candidates information


This post is to introduce you to both District 2 Port Commissioner candidates running in this year’s election. Our current D2 Port Commissioner Carol Hasse is running for re-election. Her website and statements are here: https://www.carolhasse.com/. You can email carol@portofpt.com               Also running for the D2 seat is Clayborn (CJ) …

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LWV city council candidate forum


In case you missed it on KPTZ on July 16th, 2025: Click below.

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How do you feel about long term cruise ship contracts for PT?


This post is a modified  version of last weeks post. The information is here for your review. There are some who think this is a good idea and increasingly, those who do not. We are interested in your views and your long term vision for Port Townsend. ACL (American Cruise Lines) Sales pitch at the …

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Official Washington Boating Safety Course Online


Take this Washington–approved online boating course to complete your boaters safety education. Boat-ed.com is a delegated provider for the Washington State Parks.

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“Launch Your Maritime Career” resource page.


In the spirit of our workforce development: Launch Your Maritime Career resource page. This landing spot for jobs, training and gaining experience is geared to folks just graduating high school and entering the workforce, but is open to anyone interested or working in a maritime career. The focus is primarily on East Jefferson county, but …

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Maritime Washington Photo Contest Now Open


Maritime Washington Photo Contest Now Open Enter your photo From the Shore or On the Water in the second annual Maritime Washington National Heritage Area photo contest! Entries are open now, so share your photo on our website by July 9 to highlight the stories, places, and people of our saltwater shores! Both winners will receive America the Beautiful National Park …

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ALL COUNTY PREPAREDNESS DAY 6/28/25


SAVE THE DATE! Saturday June 28th, 2025 Celebrating Community Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Finnriver Farm and Cidery 9AM – 4PM Part 1 – Deep Dive on Emergency Preparedness – 9AM – 12PM Building Community Networks, Mindset Development, Skill Building and Resource Sharing. Part 2 –  Emergency Preparedness, Training Party (EPTP) – 12PM-4PM Community Booths, Kids …

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