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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Attention Marine Trades businesses interested in our future workforce: As most of you are aware, the NWMC has a program called Real World Readiness. This program serves youth furthest from opportunity which we define as, low income, homeless, disengaged with school, kids in foster care and / or adjudicated. It is a career prep program, …
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Please take a moment to find your business on our Services Directory Page. Note contact information details and double check that your business is assigned the correct categories. This is important! If you have any changes to make, Photos or logo to add, please fill out THIS UPDATE FORM, or email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com. If you forgot …
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Phil Pilgrim of Bueno Systems passed away suddenly on January 13th, 2023. There will be more information to share in the coming weeks but his departure is keenly felt by many in our community. Phil was a Thunderbird sailor and a genius with robotic systems. He was generous in so many ways, extremely kind, a …
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A new oral histories podcast to follow! The Historical Society has long offered the use of recording equipment and basic training on using it for the purpose of oral histories. This is a wonderful resource and we applaud Jim Heumann for embracing this challenge and for preserving the voices of our marine trades folk, the …
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Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 8 AM–2 PM 315B Haines Place | Port Townsend, WA The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by the Northwest Maritime Center, happens each April in Boat Haven. Bring your cash and stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, supplies, and more. Location:The Marine Thrift Swap Meet will be held …
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Congrats are in order! In a recent press release: In 1984 Randy Powers started Westside Marine in a small, rented garage in Port of Port Townsend’s Boat Haven. The business soon outgrew the space and moved to the current location on Hwy. 20. For almost 40 years, boating enthusiasts of Western Washington have turned to Westside …
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As a side not to this February KPTZ production, Pete and Cathy Langley are finalists in the Chamber’s Community Leadership Awards of 2023. Listen to learn more about this business and its owners.
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KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe aired an interview today about Fishing Gear recycling that caught this editors attention. It is too early to get the direct link to that interview but here is another station’s interview on the subject.
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Port Townsend Rigging is seeking an experienced Lead Sailboat Rigger to join their established team in Port Townsend, Washington. As a Lead Sailboat Rigger, you will be responsible for overseeing the complete mast and standing rigging overhaul, yacht rope splicing, mast electrical wiring, unstepping and stepping masts, working with clients who are planning offshore passages, …
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SAVE THE DATE! April 28 at Boat Haven and 29th at the NWSWB FOR THE BOAT YARD The Boat School invites you to a free technical seminar at the Nomura Building on Friday April 28th from noon-1:30. Learn about the latest innovations in alternator regulation and control directly from the designer/manufacturer. Al Thomason, a founding …
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Last Week Victron published an article about NWSWB on their blog. It is well done and includes a great alumni spotlight video. Victron Energy is a Dutch company specialized in the design and manufacture of products for battery-based energy systems. Since 1975, Victron Energy has grown from a one-office technology startup to become an international …
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Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time March 22 4:30 p.m. Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Meeting April 12: 9:30 a.m. Workshop, 1 p.m. Meeting April 14: Local2020/T-Lab Transportation Conference – Quorum of Commission Attending …
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Read to learn the ways you can be heard: We need you on Monday, March 20th in City Chambers. YOU! Your physical being. Your eyes, your ears, your voice. Here are three ways to participate: 1. Write In. Email your concerns, thoughts, and support of affordable housing to PublicComment@cityofpt.us by 4pm day-of meetings. 2. Show …
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