This podcast is an exemplary Oral History of our Working Waterfront. Posting specific episodes for the “our Stories” category of this blog. Enjoy! On Our Working Waterfront, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Port Commissioner Pam Petranek visit with 3rd generation Quilcene resident Joel Kawahara.
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Do you have an interesting model, mock up, or demo sample that we could display in the PTMTA tent at this year’s festival? The PTMTA is looking for interesting objects relevant to the marine trades that will peek visitor curiosity and inspire educational conversations. These items could have historical significance or demonstrate modern techniques or …
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A new event in town for a good cause. This inaugural event on August 21st will feature live storytelling with local special guests Margie Abraham (“She raised a “fleet” of sailing children, with humor and grace”, Nancy McDaniel, the Milhollands, and more. Click the poster below to learn more. Below that is a history tidbit …
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The PTMTA collects funds earmarked for our marine trades people who are dealing with injury or health crisis that interferes with their ability to work. We understand that many of our members are under insured and cash in the hand could pay a bill or buy needed groceries, and at the very least, communicate our …
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The Ted Pike Memorial Race is this Saturday, August 6th, 2022. This unique race involves anchoring, raising sails, running, possibly swimming or paddle boarding or kayaking, and sailing, and drinking (rum, or water). Entry fee: one pint of good rum. Party after the race at the Martha Boat Shop. Get all the details on the …
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Port of Olympia news continues to develop. See the article here, or the transcript below for the archive. Residents call for Port of Olympia executive director Gibboney to resign Rolf Boone, The Olympian (Olympia, Wash.) – 1h ago (July 26th, 2022) Jul. 26—The heat was turned up on embattled Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam …
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Thank you to the NWSWB for a fun Boat Yard Gathering at the Nomura Building on Friday July 22.
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National Fisherman online article about the Western Flyer HERE or transcribed for “Our Stories” archive below. July 18, 2022 Return of the Western Flyer by Paul Molyneaux The 85-year-old sardine seiner, Western Flyer, is re-launched after a massive rebuild After a seven-year rebuild at the Port Townsend Shipwright’s Co-op, the Western Flyer, splashed again on …
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See you there! Hosted by the NWSWB at the Nomura Building Print this PDF to share the flyers and post them in your shop::NWSWB July Port Event
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To be honored and celebrated at the upcoming Wooden Boat Festival: The Lifetime Achievement Awards will kick off this year’s Wooden Boat Festival on Thursday, September 8th, at 5:30 pm! This annual event recognizes exceptional contributions to the wooden boat community. Click on the names to learn more. 2022 Awardees: The Hanke Family & Steven Rander …
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For those who remember the so-called “pitchfork” meeting and general discord during a previous Port of PT administration under the direction of Sam Gibboney, this article, unfortunately, may not surprise you. Follow the link to read more (or listen to the audio) or read the transcription below. :: https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article263403378.html?ac_cid=DM670402&ac_bid=431994563 Transcribed below for the archive: …
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385 Benedict Street is the address for the Nomura Building, designed by the remarkable Carl Nomura (1922-2015) It is commonly referred to as the Skookum building at the northeast end of Boat Haven. Many may know that the NW School for Woodenboat Building leased the front downstairs area and the EDC Team Jefferson leased offices …
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Since 1977, Port Townsend has hosted a wooden boat festival/symposium. Part of it is to celebrate beautiful boats, teach and inspire people about all things wooden boat, and to enjoy a weekend at Point Hudson with friends. Of course is it now a huge event that attracts boat lovers from all over the world and, …
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In case you missed it, there was a nice turn out Wednesday June 29th for the launch of the ‘new’ Western Flyer. This camera was most interested in the people who worked to safely launch the boat, and those who came to show support. When our community shows up for boat launches, there is a …
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If you think our wooden boat festival is just for tourists, it is worth learning about how it all started and who the founders were. This article from the PT Leader published in 2016 gives a pretty good history lesson. by Patrick J. Sullivan The Leader (This story published in the 2016 Port Townsend Wooden …
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20% ad Public Awareness Campaign created by Bill Curtsinger and Gwendolyn Tracey from 2018-2020. Honoring our NWSWB and all of the alumni keeping these skills and traditions alive.
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Remembering Brion Toss. 20% ad Public Awareness Campaign created by Bill Curtsinger and Gwendolyn Tracey from 2018-2020. Honoring our NWSWB and all of the alumni keeping these skills and traditions alive.
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IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN Boating presents inherent challenges to all of us who want to be conscious of our impact on the environment. We can reduce our footprint by maintaining our boats’ systems for efficiency and limiting emissions and consciously reducing the possibility of leaks and spills. In addition to encouraging environmentally responsible boat …
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This King 5 News short clip features the Poplar trees debate and the Port’s wish to expand. While it fails to capture any of the topic’s nuance, it is of note that the reporter loosely sited the PTMTA’s 2018 Economic Impact Study (EIS) that found the Marine Trades and Maritime businesses make up 20% of …
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