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PRESENTERS FOR WBF Boatyard Stage Application


The PTMTA was strategically positioned next to the Boatyard Stage for the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival.  This created a powerful synergy and opportunity for our local marine trades to speak on their particular topics of expertise. PLEASE SIGN UP to be a presenter. Time frames can be from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Choose the …

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3/16/24 Maritime Careers Fair


Please share this event with youth around you, and anyone you know who may be interested. It is one way to grow our workforce which will inevitably keep our industry strong.

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3/6 Hilltop BINGO to benefit the PTMTA Lifeboat Fund


JOIN US on Wednesday, March 6th, 7PM at the Hilltop Tavern for BINGO. Proceeds will benefit the PT Marine Trades Association’s Lifeboat Fund. The more the merrier!

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Save the DATE: March 6th::7PM::Hilltop Tavern


Join the PTMTA and our marine trades friends at the Hilltop Tavern on March 6th, 7PM for a BINGO fundraiser. When we all show up it is a party  a n d  for a good cause! All proceeds benefit the PTMTA Lifeboat Fund. See you there! Look for these flyers around town and the port. …

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VOTE in the upcoming primaries


See this WA Secretary of State FAQ page to learn all about the upcoming primaries. What is the Presidential Primary? The 2024 Presidential Primary is a chance to participate in the nomination process for the office of U.S. President. Voters help the major political parties choose presidential nominees. Washington’s Presidential Primary was first created in …

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Upcoming Regional Maritime Events


Maritime WA keeps a schedule of upcoming events in WA related to our Maritime Heritage: At the bottom you will see how to add your event to this list. Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events Shipwrights’ Regatta Saturday, February 24, 10:00 am, Port Townsend The Port Townsend Sailing Association presents the 33rd Annual Shipwrights’ Regatta, complete with prizes …

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Shipwrights Reggatta reminder FEB 24 is the day


Welcome to the 33nd annual Shipwrights Regatta! In 1991 a group of shipwrights working in the Boat Haven ship yard decided it was time to take a day off of working on boats to enjoy sailing on them. The Shipwrights Regatta was born. It was a casual, funky event with limited organization, but was lots …

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Sea Tales on a Winters Eve FEB 18th


PRESS RELEASE: What: Sea Tales on a Winter’s Eve:  Sailing with the Golden Rule Who: The Artful Sailor When: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Time: 6 pm (sharp) until 8pm Where: 410 Washington Street (by the Skate Park) Contact: Pami~Sue Alvarado (360)344-8120 Sailing with the Golden Rule In the annals of nautical heroism and conviction what can possibly rival the 1958 attempt of four tough, …

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SHIPWRIGHTS REGATTA is FEB 24th


Yes, it’s Shipwright’s Regatta time again. Get out the foulies, find your PFD and get ready for a good time. Win a free haul out, or perhaps one of the infamous awards like the Golden Trident, or the Whak’o’matic. Top it all of with beer and pizza at the Maritime Center afterward – free, thanks …

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First Night in PT December 31st


If you are wanting to do something for NYE but are short on ideas, First Night in PT could be just right for heralding in the New Year with friends and family.

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Nov. 14th Meet & Celebrate with Housing Solutions Network


  Join us on Tuesday, November 14th for our Annual Meeting + Birthday Bash We want to celebrate our FIVE Years of Community Impact with our favorite community members- that means YOU! HSN isn’t your typical nonprofit organization- we’re a NETWORK of housing advocates, community members, and organizations partnering for solutions. And there’s always room at …

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Boys In The Boat premier in Sequim on Dec. 8th?


Let’s hope this actually happens! Read the story by clicking this image:

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Coming up at the NW School for Woodenboat Building


NOVEMBER 3, 2023 FIRST FRIDAY CAMPUS TOUR @ 3:30 PM Come down and get an insider’s tour of the shops. Open to the public. No reservation necessary. Learn more>> NOVEMBER 15, 2023 APPLICATIONS OPEN Mark your calendars. Applications open for the 2024 -2025 Boatbuilding and Marine Systems Programs. Learn more>> December 1, 2023 ADMISSIONS VIRTUAL …

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Participate with the Port and PTMTA at Pacific Expo


Contact Pete Stein ASAP  if you want to have a pass reserved for you to participate in the Port of PT/PTMTA Pacific Expo booth November 8-10. It is a fun and worthwhile event.  

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Short Farm Community Drop-In Open House – Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 pm


  Short Farm Community Drop-In Open House – Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 pm. (Link to Port Page) By Port of Port Townsend on Oct 04, 2023 01:27 pm October 18, 2023 – 5:30 – 7:00 pm Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 Brief Port Staff Presentation on the Upcoming Short …

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TODAY, OCTOBER 4th POPT Commissioner Forum


KPTZ joins with the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County in presenting three candidate forums, which will be broadcast live on 91.9 FM.  The forums will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, October 2 through 4 from 6-7pm. – Wednesday, October 4 is the race for Port Commissioner for the Port of Port Townsend. Questions …

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Commissioner Petranek’s moving speech 9/28/23


The Port of PT held it’s first big Boatyard BBQ event Thursday September 28th. The event was a welcome home to our fishing fleet and a thank you to all of our marine trades and fisher folk.  Port Commissioner Pam Petranek, herself a commercial fisherman. This editor asked the commissioner to share her moving speech …

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Waste Collection Event Update


Many of us just don’t like email but it is how a lot of important communication reaches us these days. The PTMTA is not alone in its efforts to get badly needed member input. Agencies working to get the services you need, also need to correctly understand your needs so please be sure to speak …

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Maritime CEO Round Table


The Clallam Economic Development Council is hosting a Maritime CEO Roundtable at the Westport Yachts conference room on Oct 4th from 1-3pm.  See details below. Principles and CEOs in the industry will discuss what their greatest challenges to growth are and we will talk about your most critical workforce needs are. Our legislators will also …

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Pacific Marine Expo Nov. 8-10


Join the PTMTA and the Port for the Pacific Marine Expo. Contact Pete Stein if you are interested in being part of the marine trades coalition partnering with Port of PT staff for this event.

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