Bridge Repairs! New Schedule brings weeknight and weekend nighttime bridge closures in May, June and September Schedule Weather permitting, the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will close in May and June at night for the following durations: May 13 to May 17 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13, to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 14 11 …
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Our Port Townsend Marine Trades will likely find the plight of the Port of Olympia unfortunately familiar, as well as grateful things have improved on many fronts in the last few years. https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article274188720.html (The text of the article is saved below because of unsuccessful attempts to locate PT Leader and PDN articles about events that …
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It seems like this film is circulating Sailing Anarchy and emails so I thought it would be fun to share it here. Recording our stories for future generations has a tremendous human value. They remind us and teach us many things. They open the eyes and inspire the hearts of later generations. The camera work …
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Jim Heumann’s second oral history interview recorded in February of 2023 for his Maritime Voices preservation podcast: Hi, this is Jim Heumann. In this interview I will be speaking with Sean Rankins. Sean is a sail maker and the owner, with his wife Inger, of Northwest Sails & Canvas in Port Hadlock, Washington….During the 80’s …
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Ask the NWMC about scholarships to their classes April 25–26, Sept 26–27 | 6:30–8:00 PM | $90 Tides and currents are a huge part of boating in the Salish Sea. Knowing the forces at work, the resources available, and the boat skills needed to safely operate is paramount to a successful on-the-water adventure. Kayak, inflatable, …
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Commission Meeting and Workshop April 12 By Port of Port Townsend on Apr 07, 2023 02:07 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on April 12, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, April 12. On …
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There will be a PTMTA Board of Trustees meeting at the Nomura Building on April 11, at 5:30 PM. Masks are recommended. Nasty bugs are still around and not much fun to get.
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Join Eron Berg, Executive Director of the Port of Port Townsend and learn how they have grown and prospered despite the pandemic challenges of the past three years. What do they oversee and what does this mean to you and our life in JeffCo? Come with questions-they have the answers Join us April 14th from …
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Our own Jeremy Johnson sent this information. Check it out! Our kickoff video and the first of a series, Shipwright Sessions takes a look at an unsung but critical component of wooden boat work; caulking. In this episode, we sit down to talk with Brad Seamans of the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op, who recently wrapped …
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The PTMTA is registered with a booth so come down to the Chimacum Highschool and engage the next generation of our workforce by talking about what you do and seeing who may be good candidates for summer jobs and future jobs with your business. This is how we keep it all going into the future …
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Ask the NWMC about scholarships for their classes. April 18–19, Sept 19–20 | 6:30–8:00 PM | $90 Navigation without a GPS! You’ll learn to use latitude, longitude, compass bearings, transits, and your paper charts to know where you are. This is an introduction to the traditional art of dead reckoning. You will need the following …
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Jim Heumann’s first interview for this new Maritime Voices podcast recorded with Leif Knutsen in June 2022: …one of the founders of the Port Townsend Shipwright’s Co-op. We talk about the boats he built, working as a shipwright in Alaska, what Port Townsend was like in the 70’s and 80’s,… Learn more about thisoral history …
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Hello Marine Trades industry! You are invited to attend a presentation about our program called Real World Readiness. This program serves youth furthest from opportunity and gives them the job readiness skills and exposure and preparation to enter into the maritime industry. As part of this program, we would like to connect the youth to internship opportunities …
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View Habitat for Humanity’s presentation about workforce housing presented at a recent Chamber Cafe.
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The PTMTA will have a table at the May 12th Job & Trades Fair. We signed up to invite marine trades members with limited budget or time, to tend our table and engage youth and visitors. Come talk about the work you do and potentially find the help you might need over the Summer and …
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Individuals who would most benefit from the dense material and fast-paced learning environment would have experience working professionally in a marine-based setting or as an experienced recreational boater. REGISTER NOW: Marine Systems Intensives Marine Systems Intensives are 5-day hands-on courses that provide practical training and are taught by experienced professionals. Don’t wait – these are …
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On March 25, Pete and Cathy Langley of Port Townsend Foundry were among those recognized for their leadership in our community. Congratulations to all nominees and awardees! 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Jefferson County Community Leadership awards, as well as to the other esteemed members of …
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Submit your application by March 31st deadline. There’s over $50,000 of scholarship funds available to support students for the 2023-2024 programs beginning October 2, 2023. The school will offer two rounds of awards for the 2023-2024 school year to ensure that students who apply after the first deadline have the opportunity to be considered for …
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