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March 2022
Sea Safety and Survival Training
Learn the skills to lead safety drills on commercial fishing vessels in a Coast Guard-approved course. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Bellingham are cosponsoring a Drill Instructor Course for commercial fishermen. This Coast Guard-approved course meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on activities with safety and survival equipment required on commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
Find out more »First Aid at Sea Workshop in Bellingham
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Bellingham are cosponsoring a Coast Guard Approved First Aid at Sea Course. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia Cold water near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits and more. When: Thursday, March 24, 2022 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Port of Bellingham Squalicum Harbor 722 Coho Way Bellingham, WA…
Find out more »April 2022
Sea Safety and Survival Training in Westport
Learn emergency drills for commercial fishing vessels Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety & Survival (Drill Instructor) Course for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. This Coast Guard approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for…
Find out more »Crew School
"Crew School" is designed to provide fundamental commercial fishing crew member training; in the classroom, aboard commercial fishing vessels and in the historic Ancich Netshed on Gig Harbor’s waterfront. Two Washington Sea Grant U.S. Coast Guard approved safety-training courses are included: Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and First Aid at Sea. Experienced commercial fishing captains and crew will lead the hands-on program. The six day program, four days led by long time purse seine captain Gregg Lovrovich and two…
Find out more »Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Westport
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia Cold-water near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking Patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, April 15, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum 2201 Westhaven Drive Westport, WA Fee:…
Find out more »Marine Weather Workshop in Port Angeles
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant, Port Angeles Yacht Club, and the Port of Port Angeles are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop in Port Angeles. Topics to be covered include: Atmospheric Pressure and wind Coastal Winds Daily Briefing Fog Getting Current Weather Global Winds Strong Wind Systems Waves Weather Charts Weather Models When: Saturday, April 30, 2022 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Port Angeles Yacht Club 1305 Marine Drive Port…
Find out more »June 2022
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop in Port Hadlock
Washington Sea Grant, The NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding and WSU Jefferson County Extension are cosponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. The Diesel Engine Troubleshooting workshop will cover troubleshooting and the maintenance of systems including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling and exhaust. When: Sunday, June 5, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding Marine Systems Building 42 North Water Street Port Hadlock, WA Fee: $80 Pre-registraion is required. Register online:…
Find out more »Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Course for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hand-on experience with the safety and survival equipment currently required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels. When: Friday, June 17, 2022 8:00…
Find out more »July 2022
Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock
Washington Sea Grant, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, and Washington State University Jefferson County Extension are sponsoring a Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock. This workshop is for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics include safe wiring practices, selecting wire sizes, circuit breaker and fuse ratings, cable routing and labeling, shore power circuits, corrosion protection, instrument systems and troubleshooting. Please bring a multimeter to the workshop. When: July 9, 2022 9 a.m. to 4…
Find out more »October 2022
Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels. When: Friday, October 14, 2022 8:00…
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