The editor of this blog will be out of town/coverage/internet for a period of September right after the Wooden Boat Festival. If the newsletter is thin, I beg forgiveness and call on willing parties to be co-editor going forward. I have not been able to line up relevant posts in advance. Hope all could enjoy …
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This is a request for your feedback regarding cruise ship tourism. The link below is a citizen-led survey to provide information to decision makers evaluating a long term agreement proposal with American Cruise Lines for expanded scheduling and priority rights to Union Wharf. We have members of the PTMTA who may or may not directly …
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If you have an opinion or questions, a good showing would speak volumes. The WA SOS website does not appear to track whether or not a business is maritime, and considering the huge maritime sector in this state, that data should be tracked there and the strength of the industry verifiable just as the some …
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Spread the word and join us for some fun for a good cause. Click the link to download a printable flyer. PTMTA Bingo Flyer 2025.pdf THANK YOU!
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Questions? Ideas? Interested in being a PTMTA Trustee? or Volunteer? Our next Board meeting is Tuesday September 2nd at 17:30 at the Nomura Building. Hope to see you
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Support the crew at the festival by tending the booth next to the boatyard stage. Contact ptmarinetrades@gmail.com, or Pat Mahon, Marshall Brennan, Lou Geraghty, Ginny Wilson,
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What is it all about? Ask anyone on the board what is expected and needed on the PTMTA board of trustees. Board member elections are coming right up as well as the annual General Membership Meeting. Details to follow. The association always needs participants in governance and maintenance to keep it strong and ready. email; …
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Last years’ flag… See you at the launch ramp! Printable pdf here. RRRMB2025-poster2PRINT
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We all receive far too much mail in our inboxes but this one put out by the office of the Governor is generally worth a scan for useful info. Click the image to see more.
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Booth Tenders are always welcome at the PTMTA Wooden Boat Festival booth. Please contact ptmarinetrades@gmail.com to sign up.
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Join us in the boat yard at about 10 a.m. Monday, August 18 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new lift . There will be cookies! Thanks to the US Dept. of Commerce, Economic Development Agency for making this possible!
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It is with great sadness we post this tonight. https://everloved.com/life-of/joel-kawahara/?flow=264
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The Jefferson County Beacon appears to be a good hub of information. Here is the link to their Calendar of Events.
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Linnk to the Port Report Summer 2025 here: https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/PortReport-Summer25_web.pdf
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GIVEN HOW COLD OUR WATER IS, THIS ARTICLE SEEMED INTERESTING. A look back to 2024 is interesting. The 2024 season, by most projections, including by the U.S. National Hurricane Center, projected an “above average” season. The reasons given were multiple, as no one single parameter can be used to predict future weather or climate. But …
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This post is to introduce you to both District 2 Port Commissioner candidates running in this year’s election. Our current D2 Port Commissioner Carol Hasse is running for re-election. Her website and statements are here: https://www.carolhasse.com/. You can email carol@portofpt.com Also running for the D2 seat is Clayborn (CJ) …
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Congrats to the Foundry for reaching audiences overseas. Veteran boat_aprile PDF ARTICLE
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Coast Guard officials Thursday announced the service is renaming its operational districts across the U.S., dropping the numbered system used for more than 80 years and replaced with regional designations. Keep reading on NF site
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