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News Category: FYI

Busy week


Not many posts this week due to preparing for the Wooden Boat festival and RowRowRowMyBoat Rally. Hopefully many of you are taking advantage of both events, contributing to the LOCAL in this homegrown event. Tourism aside, the spirit of the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival in uniquely ours and serves to secure the legacy going …

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Largest Sailing Cargo Ship trans-Atlantic in August 2024


New Scientist oepSrnsdtotu5f10t06t0au87c8:A1 uu 3i0082mAc mamuu5s79u1M t9g  · The world’s largest sailing cargo ship is making its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. It left a port in France in early August, and it is on track to deliver 1000 tonnes of cognac and champagne to New York City by 3 September. Its shipments have a carbon footprint one …

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Maritime WA partner program; Sail Port Townsend


Maritime WA has a partner program for relevant businesses and organizations. Recently Sail Port Townsend joined and appeared in the Maritime WA August newsletter as a partner profile. Click the image to see the profile and there is a link to learn more about the program.

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Point Hudson Morroage and RV office moving


Point Hudson Marina and RV Park Office is Moving By Port of Port Townsend on Aug 14, 2024 04:48 pm On Tuesday, August 20, 2024 the Point Hudson Moorage Office will be closed for an office move. Look for them at their new home in the Cupola House at 380 Jefferson Street. Read in browser …

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Can I walk the beach?


A very informative article answers this question for Washington state beaches and tidelands. Click the image to see full article.

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EV Chargers near Boat Haven


Did you know there is a row of EV chargers within easy walking distance of Boat Haven? They are located on Jefferson Street right behind Moms Laundry but accessed from Sims Way.

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Climate Change forcing 3rd Gen. Fishermen to rethink this year


Member suggestion to share this story. Thank you Rick! Click the image to listen to or read this story from Marketplace.org https://www.marketplace.org/2024/06/25/climate-change-rising-ocean-temperatures-albacore-tuna-migration-fishermen/

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Anti-fouling Paints UPDATE June 2024


It looks like the copper ban has been pushed back to 2029 at the earliest. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY from WA Dept. of ECOLOGY Boats moored in marinas and other waterbodies provide a suitable surface for organisms to attach and grow. The undesirable accumulation of organisms, including algae and barnacles, is known as marine fouling. Marine fouling …

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Maritime Economy Satellite Accounts Statistics Published


  Maritime Economy Satellite Accounts Statistics Published The marine economy accounted for $476.2 billion, or 1.8 percent, of current-dollar U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, an increase from $424.2 billion. The Bureau of Economic Analysis published the Maritime Economy Satellite Accounts statistics, detailing the impact of the United State’s maritime economy. For more information, …

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WA Center for Employee Ownership…


The Washington Center for Employee Ownership (WACEO) is joining a growing number of organizations across the country that serve as statewide hubs for employee ownership resources and support, helping small businesses take advantage of the power of employee ownership (EO). This planned nonprofit organization is the outcome of an initiative catalyzed and facilitated by the …

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Left Coast Charters new video- Don’t be Late!


Applauding creativity and humor in advertising and once again a local production with Tomoki will make you smile. Just had to share this video from PTMTA member LEFT COAST CHARTERS.

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12 Scholarships to become licensed deck officers-apply thru June 30


If you’ve dreamed of working as a mate or captain aboard one of our ferries, we’ve got a great opportunity for you. We’re looking for 12 people – no maritime experience required – to offer a full-ride scholarship with the with the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies to become licensed deck officers. The …

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Check out our local JOBS page


The PTMTA hosts a JOBS page for local talent, and for Jefferson County Maritime businesses seeking new employees. Employers and Trades people, please make use of this page. Send  your Job details and links to ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. That includes folks seeking positions in the marine trades and businesses seeking skilled or apprentice applicants. Make your subject …

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Federal money into regional Maritme projects


FYI The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act provide transformational funding to support Puget Sound recovery priorities Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act has supported projects for salmon recovery, fish passage, habitat restoration, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental health improvement, mobility and safety, flood-hazard reduction, invasive species management, and …

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New PUMP-OUT WA app for boaters


Find a pumpout near you with the Pumpout Nav app. Pumpout Nav is a free interactive iOS and Android mobile app to help you empty the head and keep our waters healthy. Download the app today to find your nearest sewage pumpout or portable toilet waste stations on the app map. Also, find a pumpout boat …

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Meet the WBF Poster artist: Hannah Spencer


This Year’s Wooden Boat Festival poster features one of our own and an image from our inaugural RowRowRowMyBoat rally in 2023. (Which is happening again so get your row and paddle craft out of the bushes!) Read about the artist and how the image was created by Clicking the below photo Find posters by clicking …

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EDC Team Jefferson has a Youtube channel


Videos are often easier to absorb information. EDC Team Jefferson has Youtube channel with videos and recorded webinars. Se it here:

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Free Downloadable spreadsheets


The EDC Team Jefferson has a list of spreadsheets you can download for free. These tools can be super helpful to new and established business owners.

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Business templates-free


Free Templates to manage your business.

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SCORE mentor to answer your business questions


You have your craft and you have to run a business too? If your business direction is unclear or there are operational areas that overwhelm you, consider signing up for a mentor.

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