August 10 — Workshop at 9:30 & Meeting at 1:00 p.m. Check the meetings page on Monday August 8th for the agenda packet. Check the Ports News Posts and alerts HERE: https://portofpt.com/blog/
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NOAA Fisheries New Proposal
“A Roadmap for use of ‘Ropeless Gear”; article from National Fisherman Magazine Download the draft Ropeless Roadmap guide here. RopelessRoadmapDRAFT-NEFSC
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10 year KPTZ video
Tour and interviews inside KPTZ. Meet the DJ’s and see the current and future studios.
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Ted Pike Memorial Race AUG 6
The Ted Pike Memorial Race is this Saturday, August 6th, 2022. This unique race involves anchoring, raising sails, running, possibly swimming or paddle boarding or kayaking, and sailing, and drinking (rum, or water). Entry fee: one pint of good rum. Party after the race at the Martha Boat Shop. Get all the details on the …
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Aug 6th open house discussion:Boat Yard Expansion+
The City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County PUD will hold an open house for the Sims Gateway and Boat Yard Expansion project at the Port Townsend Community Center on August 6th. Members of the public are encouraged to drop-in between 10 AM and 1 PM to view results from work …
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ASK the PUD at the August 5th Chamber Cafe
Chamber Cafe is a free, twice monthly Zoom event for community engagement. Name: Chamber Cafe – PUD Date: August 5, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Register Now Event Description: Join us and our guest s from Jefferson County PUD and learn all they are doing for our quality of life in JeffCo. …
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Port of Olympia/Gibboney- continued…
Port of Olympia news continues to develop. See the article here, or the transcript below for the archive. Residents call for Port of Olympia executive director Gibboney to resign Rolf Boone, The Olympian (Olympia, Wash.) – 1h ago (July 26th, 2022) Jul. 26—The heat was turned up on embattled Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam …
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Thank You! NWSWB
Thank you to the NWSWB for a fun Boat Yard Gathering at the Nomura Building on Friday July 22.
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Live aboard as the Herb Beck Marina host
Learn More about this opportunity here on the Port of PT website. All interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and application to HR@portofpt.com.
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VOTE by August 2nd
Local & Midterm elections mean as much, if not more, than presidential elections. Not yet registered? Click here to check your registration status. More information for WA Voters HERE. Without a electeds that actually serve the public, government is dis-functional. Make every vote count.
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County Commissioner Mid-Year update
Attendees of the July 15th Chamber Cafe received a live presentation from County Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour. The presentation featured mid-year updates on county projects and progress. With Commissioner Eisenhour’s permission, the Chamber has shared the PDF of her update and the recorded Chamber Cafe will be live soon. Click here to see the PDF: Chamber …
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PT Sailing Association events
Join us, Saturday July 23, for a Mystery Bay overnight excursion. There will be an informal start off City Dock at 10:00 a.m, heading to I (buoy off Indian Point near Boat Haven entrance), to G (entrance to Kilisut harbor), and a procession through the channel to Mystery Bay. EVERYONE WELCOME If you missed this …
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Western Flyer made National Fisherman Magazine
National Fisherman online article about the Western Flyer HERE or transcribed for “Our Stories” archive below. July 18, 2022 Return of the Western Flyer by Paul Molyneaux The 85-year-old sardine seiner, Western Flyer, is re-launched after a massive rebuild After a seven-year rebuild at the Port Townsend Shipwright’s Co-op, the Western Flyer, splashed again on …
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Working Waterfront Coalition’s launching a new training program
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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City Planning Retreat
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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Boatyard Gathering Friday 7.22.22
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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NWMC Lifetime Achievement Awardees announced
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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Sail Repair Workshop
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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FYI: Document links from the Port’s May 2022 Commissioner Retreat
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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Port news from Olympia
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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