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Classic Mariners Regatta- 2022 a memorable weekend


June 4th and 5th were memorable racing days with strong wind on Saturday and torrential rain on Sunday. Read about it on the PT SAILING ASSOCIATION’s results page. I want to congratulate PTMTA Board Member Sarah Kolbeck for her first place overall in the Thunderbirds class.  https://ptsail.org/ will be posting lots of pictures. Anyone who …

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Show up for our local Seventy/48 racers


Below is the schedule of events for the Seventy 48 and R2AK. There are many local boaters and friends entered in one or the other or both. Some are on locally designed and/or built boats. Cheering on the Seventy 48 racers as they arrive after rowing or paddling 70 miles through our crazy currents and …

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PTMTA booth crew needed for Wooden Boat Festival


The PTMTA will have a 10×10 booth at this year’s Wooden Boat Festival September 9, 10, 11. Set up is on the 8th. Marine Trades participation at our local festival is how we keep it local so please claim your part in the spirit it was first started. Pat Mahon is the 2022 “team leader” …

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Register for the Classic Mariners Regatta


Start: Saturday June 4, 2022 End: Sunday Jun 5, 2022 Location: Port Townsend Bay Click image to register or for more information on the PTSA website

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Greg Brotherton reports on exciting new program


Ventilation of indoor spaces is another layered mitigation that businesses and other organizations can use to make their spaces safer in the current phase of the pandemic and beyond. Peter Rhines, Professor of Fluid Dynamics, and Phil Pilgrim of Bueno Systems, have been running a pilot project at Finnriver to demonstrate that they can evaluate and …

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Maritime Among Community Leadership Nominees


The Chamber of Jefferson County’s annual Community Leadership Awards Nominees include members of our marine trades and maritime community. Learn more below: The Chamber’s Events May calendar has information for this and other community events or contact the Chamber directly. 360.385.7869 director@jeffcountychamber.org

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Presentation and Book Signing with Acclaimed Author Amy Gulick


EVENT: “The Salmon Way” When: Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm; doors open at 6:00 pm for the book signing and socializing Where: The Rose Theater, 235 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 What: Join us for a presentation and book signing with Amy Gulick, an award-winning nature photographer and writer. With …

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Hull Raiser Event NWSWB


Spread the word!

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Climate Impact- Hyper local discussion invitation


Event Invitation MAY 6th Chamber Cafe – Climate Impact – Hyper-Local Representatives from Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, the Port of Port Townsend, NODC, and JC Department of Community Development. will be discussing their organizations activities in addressing climate impact in our communities. This is a great opportunity to have your questions responded …

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Food Coop 50year Celebration


May 4th at the Jefferson County Fair grounds – 4-9 PM

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Summer event volunteering


The NWMC has a list of volunteer opportunities for both the Seventy/48 and R2AK events. Click on the image if you are curious.

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Artful Sailor celebrates 5YR anniversary


Open House and Sail Loft Sock Hop The Artful Sailor Celebrates 5 years with Open House and Live Music Sat. April 30th Open House:  Noon to 5:00 pm Music:  5:00 – 7:00 pm Thank you to The Artful Sailor for being a loyal PTMTA member!

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NWWN 2022 Conference Registration Now Open


**This National Working Waterfront Network event will be in Boston in July but there may be someone on our list for whom it is applicable. Registration is now open for the National Working Waterfront Network’s (NWWN) 2022 conference. The 3-day event will take place in Boston from July 19 to July 21, 2022, with pre-conference …

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Shipwrights Regatta Trophies


At the 2022 Shipwright’s Regatta awards party, Pete Langley of the Port Townsend Foundry, took a moment to explain a few of the unique trophies that he helped to create. Each piece includes a slice of history, perpetual trophies that perpetuate our stories. See the video clip here Thank you to the PT Sailing Association …

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Tide to Table EVENT


From our Working Waterfront Coalition friends in Bellingham: The 4th Annual Tide to Table Dinner tickets are now live! This year’s private gathering is happening over two days, with two seatings each day. Grab your friends/colleagues, and join the fun under the Oyster Dome at Drayton Harbor Oyster Company. Delicious seafood, sea shanties, and more! …

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2022 Shipwright’s Regatta-a blast!


A great day was had by all I am sure! Check the PTSA results page to see where everyone placed and here is their photo album page. https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/3f877aa8b88b4df28aa927bee751ba37 We want to thank the PT Sailing Association for making this event happen and for hosting a generous party with Pizza, Beer, Prizes, and a lot of …

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Jefferson County Job & Trades Fair


In case anyone missed the post on this a few weeks ago; Jefferson County Job & Trades Fair 2022 A collaboration between our 3 East Jefferson High Schools: Chimacum | Port Townsend | Quilcene A Skillmation production Connecting home-grown talent with our home-grown job market May 26th, 2022, at Chimacum High School Get all details …

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JeffCo JOB FAIR -call for MT businesses to participate


JeffCO Job & Trades Fair, May 26, Chimacum HS— Call for MT businesses to Participate: This Fair is a collaboration between all 3 East Jefferson High Schools:, plus and end of day time for the general public. Connecting home grown talent with our home gown businesses. The Job & Trades Fair will showcase 60+ companies …

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Boat Festival Registration is open


Register Boats, food vendors, musicians,Vendors and Presenters for the 45th Wooden Boat Festival on September 9-11 2022. From the NWMC links to the Wooden Boat Foundation’s festival home page. Registration links under “get Involved”

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Saturday-FEB 26th-SHIPWRIGHT’S REGATTA 2022


POSTPONED due to Gale Warning. NEW DATE: MARCH 26th Time to put your tools down and go sailing! https://ptsail.org/shipwrights-regatta-2022/ Check out the history on the special event.  

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