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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What: “U-Price ” Nautical Yard Sale Who: The Artful Sailor When: Fri., Sat. & Sunday, July 1, 2 & 3, 2022 Time: All Day Where: 410 Washington St. (By the Skate Park), Port Townsend Contact: The Artful Sailor – (360)344-8120 The Artful Sailor will be celebrating Interdependence Day with a “U-Price ” Nautical Yard Sale with honor system pricing and cash box. There will be LIVE music by Greased Lightning at Noon on Saturday. Yard sale is all …
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20% ad Public Awareness Campaign created by Bill Curtsinger and Gwendolyn Tracey from 2018-2020. Honoring our NWSWB and all of the alumni keeping these skills and traditions alive.
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Dear Members, We need volunteers for this year’s Wooden Boat Festival September 9, 10, 11. Set up, engagement with visitors, and final day tent break down are the main activities. Display business materials, brochure and business cards. Additionally, the Woodenboat Foundation would love for our booth to be interactive with samples, examples, mini demonstrations, etc., …
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Remembering Brion Toss. 20% ad Public Awareness Campaign created by Bill Curtsinger and Gwendolyn Tracey from 2018-2020. Honoring our NWSWB and all of the alumni keeping these skills and traditions alive.
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IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN Boating presents inherent challenges to all of us who want to be conscious of our impact on the environment. We can reduce our footprint by maintaining our boats’ systems for efficiency and limiting emissions and consciously reducing the possibility of leaks and spills. In addition to encouraging environmentally responsible boat …
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June 28th – June 30th SCORE is sponsoring these classes for small businesses: Tax Saving Strategies, Quickbooks Online Basics, Creating a Quick Business Plan in three hours…: Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses June 28, 2022, 1:00pm – 4:00pm PDT Do you want to know the 10 top tax saving strategies small business owners use …
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This King 5 News short clip features the Poplar trees debate and the Port’s wish to expand. While it fails to capture any of the topic’s nuance, it is of note that the reporter loosely sited the PTMTA’s 2018 Economic Impact Study (EIS) that found the Marine Trades and Maritime businesses make up 20% of …
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