Our friends at The Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County are launching a new apprenticeship program based on the Canadian model from Quadrant Marine Institute. Port Townsend’s marine trades can benefit by learning more about these programs and identifying local opportunities. The Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship program, utilizing Quadrant Marine Institute’s time-tested, robust, professional training program, …
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From Facebook: City of Port Townsend WA Government: How does the City decide what to focus on any given year? A City Council and department director workplan retreat sorts through ideas, priorities and challenges – many of them raised by our community. The 2023 workplan retreat is being held Monday, 7/18 at the Northwest Maritime …
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See you there! Hosted by the NWSWB at the Nomura Building Print this PDF to share the flyers and post them in your shop::NWSWB July Port Event
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To be honored and celebrated at the upcoming Wooden Boat Festival: The Lifetime Achievement Awards will kick off this year’s Wooden Boat Festival on Thursday, September 8th, at 5:30 pm! This annual event recognizes exceptional contributions to the wooden boat community. Click on the names to learn more. 2022 Awardees: The Hanke Family & Steven Rander …
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On July 30th at the Artful Sailor Port Townsend. Info HERE:https://www.theartfulsailor.com/on-the-horizon/2022-07-30/sail-repair-maintenance-workshop
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Here are the links to the packets included on the Port of Pt website from the Commissioner’s Retreat in May, 2022 so that you may stay informed. Virtual Property Tour Financial Trends Maintenance & Operations Harbormaster Report BMP Update Strategic Planning Process Draft Strat. Plan 2022-27 Changing Climate & Resilience slides Climate Resilience handout Lease …
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For those who remember the so-called “pitchfork” meeting and general discord during a previous Port of PT administration under the direction of Sam Gibboney, this article, unfortunately, may not surprise you. Follow the link to read more (or listen to the audio) or read the transcription below. :: https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article263403378.html?ac_cid=DM670402&ac_bid=431994563 Transcribed below for the archive: …
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Because this editor finds logos and rebranding both challenging and interesting, here is an update on the Port of PT’s new logo project. The port currently has three logos in circulation: the old one with the anatomically incorrectly rigged lumber schooner(?), and the set of logos from over the years including a revision to include …
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385 Benedict Street is the address for the Nomura Building, designed by the remarkable Carl Nomura (1922-2015) It is commonly referred to as the Skookum building at the northeast end of Boat Haven. Many may know that the NW School for Woodenboat Building leased the front downstairs area and the EDC Team Jefferson leased offices …
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A few limited spots have opened in the12-month Wooden Boatbuilding Program and 9-month Marine Systems Program starting this October. Submit your application now or contact the admissions team to learn more.
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Since 1977, Port Townsend has hosted a wooden boat festival/symposium. Part of it is to celebrate beautiful boats, teach and inspire people about all things wooden boat, and to enjoy a weekend at Point Hudson with friends. Of course is it now a huge event that attracts boat lovers from all over the world and, …
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7.13 9:30 workshop has been cancelled. 1:00 pm meeting scheduled to happen but as of 7.08.22 no agenda has been posted. Check the meetings page on Monday. https://portofpt.com/about-us/port-commission/meeting-minutes/
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At ACI Boats As of 07.08.2022 current openings: We have entry level and experienced positions available: •Welder/Fabricator •Marine Mechanic •Painter •Marine Drafter/Designer Pay: DOE Benefits: •Health, Vision, Dental •Paid time off and sick pay •Paid holidays •Tool account •Company provided lunch every other Friday •Flex schedule, 40hr weeks with every other Friday off To …
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In case you missed it, there was a nice turn out Wednesday June 29th for the launch of the ‘new’ Western Flyer. This camera was most interested in the people who worked to safely launch the boat, and those who came to show support. When our community shows up for boat launches, there is a …
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KPTZ joins the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County in encouraging everyone to vote, by presenting upcoming election forums, all broadcast live on KPTZ at 5:30pm for three consecutive evenings. Monday July 11 The two candidates for Jefferson County Sheriff: Art Frank and Joe Nole Tuesday July 12 Five of the 6 primary candidates for …
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If you think our wooden boat festival is just for tourists, it is worth learning about how it all started and who the founders were. This article from the PT Leader published in 2016 gives a pretty good history lesson. by Patrick J. Sullivan The Leader (This story published in the 2016 Port Townsend Wooden …
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House for rent 6 miles outside Port Townsend near Cape George Colony. It’s 3 stories and 1500 sq ft on 5 acres in the woods with a 2nd story sunny deck, fir floors, custom cabinets, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. You can bike into town on the Larry Scott trail into the Boat Haven. It’s …
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As a heads up for drivers In case you wonder about all the bicyclists on the roads starting on July 9th, BRNW (Bicycle Rides Northwest) has announced that BRNW Washington 2022, the “Olympic Dreams,” tour, will be cycling through the Olympic Peninsula region July 9-16. The week-long, fully supported road-bike event will start and end …
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July 14 — Workshop at 9:30 a.m. & Meeting at 1:00 p.m. July 22 — 5:30 p.m. Meeting Port Meetings
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