Regional News to share as the city of Oak Harbor buys the business of Mariner’s Haven Boatyard: Click below to read the full article. Oak Harbor buying boat business
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Classifieds – Vacuum Pump and Engines
SEA Marine has on offer an Infusion Vacuum Pump and boat engines. If you have local trades related items for free or for sale, this is an experiment to post Classifieds on this blog. See attached flyer for dretails. FOR SALE by SEA Marine
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Our Working Waterfront -KPTZ May 12th
The next installment of Our Working Waterfront from KPTZ in case you missed it.
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Free Webinars- Hiring vs Independent Contractors
What: A monthly webinar series for Jefferson County businesses hosted by EDC Team Jefferson. These free and open events are intended to connect you with the various technical assistance providers and resources to help your business thrive. These webinars have been recorded and may be accessed at any time on our Youtube channel. What would …
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Basic Keelboat sailing course May 22-26th
→ See the full calendar May 22–26 Basic Keelboat Full Course This is the full US Sailing Basic Keelboat course taught over 5 consecutive days. Receive your US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification! Learn more + register
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Online “rules of the road”/Aids to Navigation classes May 23-24
→ See the full calendar May 23–24 Rules of the Road & Aids to Navigation – Online Class By the end of this class, you’ll understand the maneuvering rules, lights, sound signals, and buoys that allow us to navigate safely around hazards and other vessels. Learn more & register
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Board of Trustee Nominees Request
There is always a need to look ahead because before we know it, crunch time arrives. The PTMTA Board of Trustees will have several seats open this year. This is a call to action in an effort to connect with possible Trustee Nominees for 2024. Not sure what that means? There is a good chance …
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Protection Sought for Fishers, Farmers in Tax Law
(Smaller fishing and farming operations stand to be taxed under the new Act) [This post complements of Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County Newsletter.] Save Family Farming, a non-profit organization, is seeking to petition the state Department of Ecology and Governor Inslee to uphold the protections built into the Climate Commitment Act for local fishing …
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Online classes-Anchoring-May 16th & 17th
→ See the full calendar May 16–17 Anchoring & Anchorages – Online Learn the fundamentals of anchoring—deploying, setting, scope calculations, and retrieval—and what to do about anchoring in storms or high winds. Learn more & register
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Wildfire Smoke Community Training
Wildfire Smoke Community Training Jefferson County Public Health will be hosting a Wildfire Smoke Community Training on Tuesday, May 16th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Cotton Building, 607 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend. This training will cover how to prepare before smoke events, when to limit or cancel outdoor activities for children …
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Summer jobs at the NWMC
Join the NWMC Team Current job openings at Northwest Maritime Center: Visitor Services Associate Admiral Jack Summer Deckhand (Seasonal) Admiral Jack Summer Captain (Seasonal) Dock Attendant (Summer Season) Assistant Instructor – Youth Learn to Sail (Summer Season) Lead Instructor – Messing About in Boats (Summer Season) See all opportunities The Northwest Maritime Center is an equal-opportunity employer …
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Join the PTMTA table at May 12th JOB FAIR
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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May 10 Commission meeting and Workshop details
Commission Meeting and Workshop May 10 By Port of Port Townsend on May 05, 2023 03:26 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Public Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Port Commission on May 10, 2023, have been posted. The Port Commission has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, May 10. The 9:30 a.m. workshop …
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Fishing closure in the NEWS
CBS reporting: And Oregon Public Broadcasting: How is this closure impacting you? Let us know at PTMARINETRADES@gmail.com
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OUR WORKING WATERFRONt 4/14/2023 KPTZ
Here is The April edition of Our Working Waterfront podcast from KPTZ: Hit PLAY!
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Become a PTMTA Board member!
Small organizations like ours exist because we volunteer to serve on the Board of Trustees. The only way brochures get printed, the website gets maintained, letters get written, taxes get filed, general advocacy and promotion of our members and marine trades community all happens is because we make it happen. It is fun and worthwhile …
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PTMTA Board meeting May 9th
The PTMTA board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting at the Nomura building (385 Benedict Street) on Tuesday May 9th at 5:30PM. Members are welcome to attend. Masks are recommended and please do not attend if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms. If you have questions, concerns, suggestions, etc., and cannot attend, please …
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NWSWB Admissions Open House May 12th
Join us Virtually Friday, May 12th Spend some time on the couch, on your phone, or anywhere you wish at our virtual Admissions Open House this Friday, May 12th 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. PST. The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding offers real-world problem solving through hands-on programs in wooden boatbuilding and marine systems. Register …
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MAY Port Commission Meetings schedule
Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time May 10: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Meeting May 24: CANCELLED Regular Business Meeting May 25: 5:00 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Group (ICG)
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