See the press release here describing the convention and its goals. New Washington Fishermen’s Convention to spotlight state’s fishing industry
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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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D2 Port Commissioner candidate challenger is hosting meet & greets
District 2 Port Commissioner candidate, Clayborn Burleson, is hosting events at the Chimacum Grange on Saturday, 9/27 and Friday, 10/10 from 5 to 7 PM.
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Some upcoming maritime events in October
Party for Adventuress Saturday, October 4, 5:30 pm, Seattle Party for Adventuress benefits Sound Experience and youth education programs aboard the historic schooner Adventuress. This fundraiser supports hands-on environmental learning, maritime skill-building, and access to the Salish Sea for young people from all backgrounds. PLACES is Washington’s annual statewide conference focused on the continued care …
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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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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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ROWROWROWMYBOAT Sunday September 7th
Last years’ flag… See you at the launch ramp! Printable pdf here. RRRMB2025-poster2PRINT
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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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Meet new ED at the boat school 6/21/25 10-1
We’re excited to introduce Rebecca Benjamin, the School’s new Executive Director. Rebecca has officially started in her role, and we’d love for you to join us in welcoming her at one of two upcoming Open House Meet & Greet Events. Visit the campus on either Saturday, June 21st between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or …
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PT Sailing Association races, work parties and more
We continue our Wednesday evening windward/leeward series and the Friday night ’round the bay sailings. If you are looking to get on as crew the recommendation is to be persistent, use the crew finder, call skippers on the “looking for crew” section, walk the docks…..especially Fridays. Small boat season is back. Monday, May 5th is …
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Join the PTMTA at the NWMC Maritime Careers Day April 26
The PTMTA will have a table at the April 26th event at the NWMC. The goal is to introduce attendees to the marine trades or simply to answer their questions about the many jobs we do. You are invited to join us for any part of the day or just stop by to say Hi. …
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SUNDAY FUNDAY SAILING PTSA
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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Hazardous Waste Collection Event April 19th
Saturday, April 19th, 10am-2pm: Hazardous waste collection at Chimacum HS
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Wooden Boat Festival Applications are open: PTMTA call to action
Local participation in our annual wooden boat festival is really key to keeping it ‘real’. The PTMTA sets up a booth and manages the BOAT YARD STAGE. Both need volunteers and you can talk about your business and skills and meet a lot of interesting people as you help out. CALL TO ACTION 1: BOAT …
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Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events list
Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events Vashon Winter Bird and Mammal Survey Saturday, March 1, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Vashon Island Help contribute data to the Puget Sound Seabird Survey—a long term Puget Sound-wide monitoring effort—while also collecting crucial baseline data on Fern Cove’s wintering seabirds and marine mammals. Surveys last 30 minutes and happen on the …
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Please join Ashlyn at the Maritime Career Fair 4/26/25
Ashlyn Brown has reserved a table in collaboration with the PTMTA and its members at the second Maritime Career Fair hosted by the NW Maritime Center. You are invited to contact Ashlyn about sharing the space for any portion of this 4 hour event. Props and visuals will make the conversations way more interesting so …
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First Aid For Sailors 2/19/25 6PM evening presentation
From the PT Sailing Association– This Wednesday, 2/19/2025 at 6pm, Ellie Meopham will lead a presentation on First Aid for Boaters. This will be an opportunity to brush up on your first aid and CPR skills, explore some of the elements of first aid that maybe never quite made sense, and talk through how to …
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Connectivity Summit March 7-9
March 7-9th: The Jefferson County Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School. This is a community networking tabling fair with 80+ organizations. Networking games, collaborative projects, and open space meetings. It ends with a feast! Click to learn more and register
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