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SUMMARY:Washington Fishermen’s Convention
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. If you are still interested in attending\, contact Bridget Trosin: bemmett@uw.edu. \nScholarships to attend may also be available. \nWestport — The Washington Fishermen’s Convention aims to unify and celebrate our state’s fishing industry\, with something to offer everyone in the community. The Convention is a learning and networking opportunity for both new and experienced fishermen.  \nIt starts with a two-day\, hands-on\, U.S. Coast Guard-approved Drill Instructor and Fishermen’s First Aid at Sea training (participants will earn a certificate). Then\, a two-day conference filled with networking opportunities and educational sessions as well as community meals. Participants must register for the Drill Instructor/First Aid at Sea training and the Conference separately.  \nLocation:\nWestport\, WA \nWorking agenda:\nDrill Instructor and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training: Thursday\, December 4 – Friday\, December 5\nFee: $75 for commercial fishermen. Non-commercial fishermen can attend for $150. \nTraining venue: McCausland Hall\n2200 Nyhus St N\nWestport\, WA \nConference: Saturday\, December 6 – Sunday\, December 7 \nMulti-track educational and networking conference and community meals for both new and experienced fishermen.  \nSelect topics include: \n\nIntro to Washington fisheries\nDay in the life of a commercial fisherman\nFinance and insurance\nHands-on knot tying \nMitigating conflict\nCrew contracts\nMaking your voice heard with decision-makers\nRegulations and licensing\n\nFULL AGENDA. \nFee: $100   \nAdditional Conference details\nConference venue: \nThe Siren\n421 Neddie Rose Dr\nWestport\, WA \nHotels with conference room rates:\nSaltwater Inn (located next to conference venue)\nDiscount code: Westport10 \nLOGE Westport\nBook with discount link. \nRegistration will also include options to add on an extra meal ticket for a friend or family member to attend dinner on Saturday ($30) and to sponsor a young fisherman to attend the conference ($100). Scholarships or Industry-funded conference tickets for new fishermen are available (contact Bridget Trosin\, bemmett@uw.edu). \nContact: \nFor questions or requests about scholarships or industry-funded tickets\, contact Bridget Trosin\, WSG fisheries and boating program lead\, bemmett@uw.edu \nThis event is open to all\, regardless of race\, sex or other identity. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services\, programs\, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition\, contact Bridget Trosin at bemmett@uw.edu. \nBecome a sponsor: \nSupport the Washington Fishermen’s Convention by filling out and following the instructions on this form. \nThank you to our sponsors: \n \n### \nWashington Sea Grant\, based at the University of Washington\, helps people and marine life thrive through research\, technical expertise and education supporting the responsible use and conservation of coastal ecosystems. Washington Sea Grant is one of 34 Sea Grant programs supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in coastal and Great Lakes states that encourage the wise stewardship of our marine resources through research\, education\, outreach and technology transfer. \nwsg.uw.edu \nJoin the conversation: instagram.com/waseagrant and Facebook.com/WaSeaGrant. \n
URL:https://wsg.washington.edu/event/washington-fishermens-convention/
LOCATION:Westport\, WA\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridget Trosin,Fish and Fisheries,Fisheries,Fisheries and Seafood,Safe Sustainable Seafood
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridget%20Trosin":MAILTO:bemmett@uw.edu
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SUMMARY:Washington Fishermen's Convention: The Conference
DESCRIPTION:The keystone of the Washington Fishermen’s Convention is a multi-track educational and networking conference and community meals for both new and experienced commercial fishermen. \nONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. If you are still interested in attending\, contact Bridget Trosin: bemmett@uw.edu. \nScholarships to attend may also be available. \nAgenda\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025\n7:30-8:30: Breakfast and registration \n8:30-9:30:  Welcome address — the state of Washington seafood \n9:30-10:30: Washington fisheries and co-management \n10:30-11:00: Coffee break \n11:00-11:45: Daily life of a fisherman \n11:45-12:15 Facilitated networking \n12:15-1:30 Lunch and roundtables \n1:30-2:30 Crew contracts \n2:30-3:30 Commercial fisheries research update \n3:30-4:00 Coffee break \n4:00-5:00 Making your voice heard \n5:00-5:30 Wrap up \n5:30-6:30 Happy hour \n6:30-8:00 Community fish dinner \nSunday\, December 7\, 2025\n7:30-8:00 Breakfast \n8:00-8:30 Welcome back — orientation \n8:30-9:30 Concurrent sessions: \n\nFinance and insurance level 1\nFinance and insurance level 2\n\n9:30-10:00 Coffee break \n10:00-11:00 Concurrent sessions: \n\nBecoming a high quality deckhand\nRegulations and licensing\n\n11:00-12:00 Health and safety \n12:00-1:15 Lunch (survival suits and raft demo) \n1:15-2:15 Mitigating conflict \n2:15-3:30 Concurrent sessions: \n\nHands-on knots tying\nRepresenting your best self and and being a leader\n\n3:30-4 Coffee Break \n4-4:30 Other hot topics\, raffle \nDinner on your own \nRegistration and lodging\n  \nOnline registration is now closed. If you are still interested in attending\, contact Bridget Trosin: bemmett@uw.edu. \nRegistration will also include options to add on an extra meal ticket for a friend or family member to attend dinner on Saturday ($30) and to sponsor a young fisherman to attend the conference. Scholarships or Industry-funded conference tickets for new fishermen are available (contact Bridget Trosin\, bemmett@uw.edu). \nConference registration fee: $100 \nConference venue: \nThe Siren\n421 Neddie Rose Drive\nWestport\, WA \nHotels with conference room rates:\nSaltwater Inn (located next to conference venue)\nDiscount code: Westport10 \nLOGE Westport\nBook with discount link. \nContact:\nFor questions or requests about scholarships or industry-funded tickets\, contact Bridget Trosin\, WSG fisheries and boating program lead\, bemmett@uw.edu \nBecome a sponsor:\nSupport the Washington Fishermen’s Convention by filling out and following the instructions on this form. \nThis event is open to all\, regardless of race\, sex or other identity. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services\, programs\, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition\, contact Bridget Trosin at bemmett@uw.edu. \n### \nWashington Sea Grant\, based at the University of Washington\, helps people and marine life thrive through research\, technical expertise and education supporting the responsible use and conservation of coastal ecosystems. Washington Sea Grant is one of 34 Sea Grant programs supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in coastal and Great Lakes states that encourage the wise stewardship of our marine resources through research\, education\, outreach and technology transfer. \nwsg.uw.edu \nJoin the conversation: instagram.com/waseagrant and Facebook.com/WaSeaGrant. \n\n
URL:https://wsg.washington.edu/event/washington-fishermens-convention-the-conference/
LOCATION:The Siren\, 421 Neddie Rose Drive\, Westport\, WA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridget%20Trosin":MAILTO:bemmett@uw.edu
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