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Sea Marine is looking for a Master Marine Technician


AUGUST 2025 MASTER MARINE TECHNICIAN This position requires a well-rounded individual with knowledge and experience in a variety of marine skills. Any electrical background a plus, particularly with ABYC credentials. Must be willing to learn and take on additional tasks as needed. Will train (and facilitate necessary certification) in some areas for the right candidate …

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This newsletter


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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Citizen Survey: Long Term Cruise Ship contract? Worth it or not?


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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Talking About The Trades even 9/11/25 NWM


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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Our Working Waterfront 07/08/2025


In case you missed it!

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Lifeboat Fundraiser Bingo Night Sept. 3rd @ the HILL TOP TAVERN


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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PTMTA Board Meeting September 2nd


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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Join us at the Wooden Boat Festival


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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Will you be a PTMTA board member?


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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ROWROWROWMYBOAT Sunday September 7th


Last years’ flag… See you at the launch ramp! Printable pdf here. RRRMB2025-poster2PRINT

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If you own a business, this newsletter is one to get


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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Who is helping us out at the WBF?


Booth Tenders are always welcome at the PTMTA Wooden Boat Festival booth. Please contact ptmarinetrades@gmail.com to sign up.

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Our Working Waterfront 6/10/25


In case you missed it!

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New Travel Lift Ribbon Cuttting 8/18/25


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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8 Bells: Joel Kawahara


It is with great sadness we post this tonight. https://everloved.com/life-of/joel-kawahara/?flow=264  

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A useful calendar of events: BEACON


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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Summer 2025 Port Report


  Linnk to the Port Report Summer 2025 here: https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/PortReport-Summer25_web.pdf

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HOW HOT IS THE WATER IN THE CARIBBEAN?


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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District 2 Port Commissioner Candidates information


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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PT Foundry Featured abroad


Congrats to the Foundry for reaching audiences overseas.       Veteran boat_aprile PDF ARTICLE

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