Our Working Waterfront episode first aired March 10th,2026.
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Maritime WA March 2026 Newsletter
In case you do not receive the Maritime Washington newsletter, I am simply copying it here just this once as this is issue honors Women’s History Month. I don’t see a way to link to it in a browser but you can also visit their website and sign up. March 2026 Ahoy from the Maritime …
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PTSA Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events: Wednesday 3/25 – Season Kick-off party and potluck Sunday 3/29 – PTSA Work Party Wednesday 4/1 – First Whitecap series race Saturday 4/18 – First PHRF monthly Saturday series race As you can see there is a lot of fun coming up. Please join in. All are welcome. For all the latest PTSA …
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Crew Overboard: Prevention and Recovery
As sailing season ramps up, safety reminders like this are always a good thing. Read the whole article by clicking on the image below.
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Marine Thrift Swap Meet APRIL 4th
Marine Thrift Swap Meet Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Marine Thrift Swap Meet, organized by Marine Thrift and Northwest Maritime, 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 …
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Former PT Yacht Club building open house
After 40 years, this unique over‑the‑water property is now available for lease! The Port welcomes you to stop by, tour the building, and share your ideas about its future. We’re eager to hear your creative concepts and vision for how this new public asset could best serve the community. The building is approximately 3,000 square …
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Spring Port Report
You can read it here: https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/PortReport-Spring1-2026.pdf
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basic palm and needle canvas work
The Artful Sailor presents a full day workshop on basic palm and needle canvas work. The class project is a sailmaker’s apron that employs most of the same handwork skills involved in making our ditty bag but is doable in a day. If you would prefer private instruction, please contact us. SEE DETAILS Saturday, March …
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Marine Navigation for Women and Couples- 3/28 in person
Marine Navigation for Women and Couples: Navigate Your Way with Confidence — Two-part, In-Person Class Embark on a two-part hands-on journey into marine navigation, tailored for women and couples eager to take the helm. This beginner-friendly course offers essential skills for aspiring commercial mariners, equal sailing partners, or solo adventurers aboard private yachts. It’s also …
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Mariner’s Memorial
Mariner’s Memorial By Port of Port Townsend on Mar 06, 2026 12:48 pm Donations are gladly being accepted for the Mariners’ Memorial project to honor and remember residents of Jefferson County who were lost at sea. The site is the Point Hudson Breakwater Walkway. Costs include but are not limited to design, materials acquisition, installation …
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Port Workshop and Commission Meeting 3/11/26
The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Workshop and Regular Business Meeting of the Port Commission on March 11 have been posted. At 9:30 a.m., the Commission will discuss: 1) Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) with Bond Counsel and 2) Saltwater Estuary Project. There is public comment on this agenda. At 1:00 p.m., the Consent Agenda …
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The Artful Sailor’s Guide to Sewing Machine Maintenance March 21st
The Artful Sailor’s Guide to Sewing Machine Maintenance, Adjustment and Sewing Skills. Many sail and canvas projects can be done with a basic domestic sewing machine. Heavily built, yet portable, vintage machines are inexpensive and can be hot-rodded for small craft sailmaking and sail repairs as well as bags, sail covers and awnings. LEARN MORE …
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PTMTA email hack-in case you missed it.
Hi Everyone, On two separate occasions last month two Board members of the PTMTA received phishing emails asking the recipient to please send funding by electronic form. These phishing emails came from unknown email accounts and pretended to be Board members, using our first and last names. Thankfully we recognized that these emails were scammers and did …
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Housing Link
Housing Network Solutions hosts a housing link page where those with space to rent and those seeking housing can post and connect. Share this great resource.
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Free webinar: Manage your finances with confidence 3/10/26
Title: Manage Your Finances With Confidence Using Scalable Accounting Systems Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time – New York Duration: 60 minutes For details and to register In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Understand the basic accounting systems every small business needs Set up a simple structure for …
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The Maritime Underground Railroad of Puget Sound
In September 1860, a Black teenager ran away from slavery in Olympia, Washington Territory. An African-Canadian network helped him flee to Victoria—but Charles Mitchell’s “underground railroad” was a steamer on Puget Sound. Click below to read more. The Maritime Underground Railroad of Puget Sound
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Possible scam or phishing aimed at WA businesses
WA Filing Services <wa@e.myfilingservices.com This is either a scam or a third party for profit company phishing for your business. Annual reports are filed on the SOS.WA.GOV and B&O/Sales Tax are filed on DOR.WA.GOV NOTE the .GOV on the web address. ALWAYS CHECK THE SENDER ADDRESS on an EMAIL when in doubt. …
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Upcoming Marine Systems Workshops
Upcoming Marine Systems Workshops New Offering! NWSWB now offers 3-day workshops in Marine Systems topics designed for students of all experience levels. These courses serve a broad audience, from recreational boaters and avocational enthusiasts to professional marine technicians seeking to expand their expertise in specific subject areas. Workshops focus on recreational vessels and practical marine …
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Website Scams can look legitimate
In searching for a deal on a particular piece of deck hardware, a purchase was made from the website “marinesupplyco.com” . All indications, after three weeks and no part, are that this site is a scam. You’d never know by looking at it. The only red flag that got ignored is paying a Paypal invoice …
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