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Arts Guild Fairs: Applications & Info


Our Marine Trades leather and canvas makers, woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelers and artists – … The Port Townsend Arts Guild will be holding 3 juried arts and crafts fairs this year in Port Townsend. There are still openings for artists and craftspeople who make their own unique work and would like to sell it at our fine quality fairs. All of the …

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Space to rent: Port of PT


Available Property By Port of Port Townsend on Jul 18, 2023 03:00 pm SEEKING A SHIPWRIGHT/ACTIVE MARINE TRADES to rent on a temporary monthly basis (approximately one to two years), the former Moderate Risk Waste (MRW) facility site located within the Boat Haven. The 8,202 sq ft parcel situated in the heart of the boat …

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Jobs at the Port of Port Townsend


The Port of PT is seeking to fill the positions of Hoist operator and Pump-out skiff operator. See the details here: https://portofpt.com/about-us/employment/  

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Chamber Cafe with Eron Berg April 14th


Eron Berg shares an overview presentation of the Port on Jeff County Chamber’s Chamber Cafe. It is helpful to understand our Port’s scale and operational responsibilities.  Click to view

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Coastal Cafe: Derelict & Abandoned vessels


Last year KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe recorded 2 episodes on the subject of WA State’s program for handling derelict and abandoned vessels. Below are the links to both episodes.

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KPTZ’s Our Working Waterfront July 14th podcast


Check it out! Click image to listen:

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Working Waterfront publication


If you missed it, The Leader’s new Working Waterfront magazine collaboration with maritime photographer Jeremy Johnson is worth checking out. Working Waterfront Summer 2023 archived printable pdf

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Port BIZ: WPPA Seminar July 24-26


Note that the regular Port Commission meeting on July 26 has been cancelled. Check out meeting recording on West Boatyard Expansion 7/12/23 July 24-26:          WPPA 2023 Commissioners Seminar Alderbrook (quorum) July 26:               5:30 Cancelled Port Commission Regular Meeting   07/12/23 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Packet …

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Parking impacting access to the waterfront is not only an issue for Port Townsend


Food for Thought::: The July issue of Lattitude 38 includes an article titled “To the Guillotine” by Max Ebb, on pages 78-80. The article stood out for this Port Townsend mariner because of the arguments described at the featured meeting against government’s frequent attraction to bright and flashy projects that don’t pencil out, especially in …

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Net Your Problem…


Net Your Problem recycles old fishing nets. Read the latest article about it in National Fisherman: Net Your Problem is making the fishing industry greener one net at a time Learn more at Netyourproblem.com

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Positive marketing by the Port of PT


Just noticed this full page ad for the Port of Port Townsend in the latest 48*NORTH. It is a really nice tip of the hat to all of our Port Townsend’s Marine Trades.

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PDN; Haven Boatworks article 7/3/23


Haven Boatworks drops anchor in new dock by First Fed Monday, July 3, 2023 10:35am Local MarketplaceFinances Port Townsend is a notable maritime hub in the Puget Sound. Its bustling, historic waterfront is a perfect home base for Haven Boatworks, a boat building and repair company sought after by maritime companies and sailing enthusiasts up …

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ProBoat: New Shop Co-op article


Author Deiter Loibner’s article in the most recent Professional Boatbuilder magazine features the Shop Co-op at Boat haven. Click the image to read it.    

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PTMTA Board Meeting July 11th


Our monthly board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 11th at 5:30 PM in the Nomura Building on Benedict Street. Our Agenda is expected to cover regular business and planning for participation in upcoming events. If a member or employee of a member is curious about serving on the PTMTA board, attending a meeting is …

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Port Commission meetings July 12th ++


July 12:               9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting July 24-26:          WPPA 2023 Commissioners Seminar Alderbrook June meetings recordings 6/26/23 Intergovernmental Collaborative Group Meeting Agenda 6/14/23 Public Workshop 9:30 a.m. Packet Agenda Presentation and Handout Video 6/14/23 Regular Business Meeting 1 p.m. Packet …

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Port Commissioner District 1 election coming up


In case you missed it, The PT Leader reported May 17th on local elections this November. That article included a list of candidates who filed for various positions. Please note the highlighted Port Commissioner District 1 candidates. We will be announcing more on this election soon in order to keep you informed and we encourage …

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Cook Inlet Salmon Management…


Salmon Management mired in courts… Click to read

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Following up on the photography theme…


Local photographer and PTMTA member, Jeremy Johnson has been focused (no pun intended) on the marine trades for a few years now. His Port Townsend Maritime photo magazines are like fine art photo albums of friends and the beautiful work everyone is doing at this moment in time. This editor thought it relevant to include …

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Alaska Salmon Season Back On….


Alaska salmon season back on after court halts closure that sought to protect orcas By MARK THIESSEN and AUDREY McAVOYJune 22, 2023 GMT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday halted a lower court ruling that would have shut down southeast Alaska’s chinook salmon troll fishery for the summer to protect endangered …

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What are boats & boat “things” if not “Usable Art”?


In case you need another creative outlet: Maker’s Market opportunity August 5th Greenpod is hosting a usable art exhibit and gallery walk taking place all day Saturday August 5th. The event will be located at 1531 W Sims Way, Port Townsend inside and outside of the building. The exhibit will include all functional art like woodworks, lamps, …

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