Over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The scholarship application is NOW OPEN. When applying for these school-administered scholarships, students simply fill out one application that is used to screen all scholarships for which they are eligible. Scholarships are available for those who qualify and …
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Palm ‘n’ Needle Handsewing Skills Workshop Sat. March 11th, 2023 The Artful Sailor presents a full day workshop on basic palm and needle canvas work. The class project is a sailmaker’s apron that employs most of the same handwork skills involved in making our ditty bag but is doable in a day. There is still …
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Sewing Machine Workshop Sat. March 4, 2023 Many sail and canvas projects can be done with a basic domestic sewing machine. Heavily built, yet portable, vintage machines are inexpensive and can be hot-rodded for small craft sailmaking and sail repairs as well as bags, sail covers and awnings. By popular demand, The Artful Sailor Whole …
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Are you interested in learning more about grants and the US DOT Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program?? Note that these are eastern time slots when you are scheduling your day. 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program Webcasts The “Preparing a Benefit-Cost Analysis for a Large Project” will be held on March 2, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00PM …
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Monday the 13th- this online 3 hour class could really help our newest businesses. NOTE that our own Chamber of Jefferson County’s director, Arlen Alen, is a certified SCORE mentor who can answer your particular business questions. Contact the Chamber to set up a meeting.
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Free Victron seminar Feb 7 noon-1pm The Boat School invites you to a Victron Energy marine seminar on Tuesday February 7th from noon-1pm in the Nomura Building (385 Benedict Street, First Floor). Representatives of Victron will discuss sizing inverter charger systems, applications using lithium batteries, and charging them with alternators. The session will be presented …
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This Wednesday 01/25/23, for our continuing biweekly series on sailing better, Stig Osterberg and Jeff Brantley will lead a discussion based on aerial photos of real races. Topics (time permitting) will include starts, mark rounding, gates, strategy vs. tactics, and finishes. Meet at the clubhouse at 6pm. Bring a drink if you like, or there …
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Attention marine trades; you might be eligible for scholarships to attend classes and workshops at the NW Maritime Center. These classes are either online or in-person so scroll down after clicking on the below image and look at what may advance or broaden your skill set. Registration is open. Contact the NWMC to ask about …
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The Economic Development Councils of Clallam, Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties, as well as Peninsula and Grays Harbor Colleges, are thrilled to announce a new innovative grant program called Olympic Peninsula Small Business Boost! The collaborating partners were awarded $1.3M from Department of Commerce to offer free professional legal and/or marketing services (including simple website …
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Among these classes is Basic Bookkeeping. Port Townsend has a shortage of bookkeepers so learning this stuff for your own business is really a necessity here. Learn about this course: The Basics of Bookkeeping. Rise Above the Toxic Workplace could be a relevant course if your workplace struggles with power dynamics. Click on the …
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The Economic Development Councils of Clallam, Grays Harbor and Jefferson Counties, as well as Peninsula and Grays Harbor Colleges, are thrilled to announce this new innovative grant funded program. The program offers FREE professional legal and/or marketing services (including simple website development) to under-served businesses within our 3 counties, through June 1, 2023. Apply for …
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[ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-first-aid-and-cpraed-for-the-mariner-march-tickets-432213360797 ] Brief Course Description: Combining a highly experiential (16 hour) in-person training with a (4-6 hour) self-paced Maritime Medicine Online course, this program provides all the skills, practice and knowledge needed to handle a range of medical and traumatic emergencies at sea. This class is US Sailing accredited, meets World Sailing Offshore Special …
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Now Accepting Enrollment: Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator Over the course of 13 weeks, participants will receive hours of 1:1 coaching from fleet decarbonization experts while learning from fleet managers, industry leaders, and policy experts who know the ins and outs of the process and financial incentives. The Accelerator is designed to equip businesses with everything they …
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Courses are filling up fast! Register now. Marine Systems 5-day Intensives are back! Some course dates are already on a wait list so be sure to register for your spot now. Marine Electrical: March 20-24 (wait list) & June 26-30 Marine Diesel Engines: March 27-31 (nearing wait list) & August 7-11 Marine Outboard Engines: …
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Upcoming Course: How to Start a Kelp Farm Join GreenWave’s online How to Start a Kelp Farm guided course and community starting Tuesday, January 10 at 2 PM ET. Turn your ocean farming dream into a reality in our 6-week guided learning journey through GreenWave’s Ocean Farming Hub. Each week, participate in live online sessions …
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Electrical March 20-24, 2023 June 26-30, 2023 Diesel Engines March 27-31, 2023 August 7-11, 2023 Corrosion July 24-28, 2023 Click on Blue class titles to learn more and register.
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November 5th 9am-3pm For more details and to register, visit: theartfulsailor.com
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October 29th, 1-5 PM For more details and to register, visit: theartfulsailor.com
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October 22, 9-5PM For more details and to register, visit: theartfulsailor.com
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