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November 2020
Marine Weather Workshop
This workshop is now full. Washington Sea Grant and Jefferson County WSU Extension are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics to be covered include: The relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls The strong wind systems found in the Northwest and how to avoid them The key features of low pressure systems How 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” for safe passages How pressure gradients affect wind in Washington waters What…
Find out more »Using the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines
In this one-day class, you will gain familiarity with the contents and use of the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines (MSDG). These guidelines address the design of alternative options for shoreline protection. The course will emphasize how to conduct a site assessment and alternatives analysis, along with a high-level overview of the permitting issues associated with these types of projects. Examples will be explored for different techniques to address shoreline protection. You will learn how to use a checklist approach to…
Find out more »March 2021
Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock
Commercial fishermen and recreational boaters: learn to safely wire your boats Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding are co-sponsoring a marine wiring workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. The Marine Wiring workshop is designed for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics covered include safe wiring practices, selecting wire sizes, circuit breaker and fuse ratings, cable routing and labeling, shore power circuits, battery charging circuits, corrosion protection circuits, engine…
Find out more »May 2021
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, May 7, 2021 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard 3805 Harborview…
Find out more »June 2021
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop in Port Hadlock
Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding are co-sponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. Topics to be covered include an overview of troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling and exhaust. When: Saturday, June 5, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (upper campus) 165 Lower Hadlock Road Port Hadlock, WA…
Find out more »November 2021
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, November 12, 2021 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Building Fishermen’s…
Find out more »December 2021
Marine Weather Workshop in Port Townsend
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Port of Port Townsend are sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop in Port Townsend. Topics to be covered include weather charts, getting current weather, global winds, waves, atmospheric pressure and wind, strong wind systems, weather models, fog, coastal winds and daily briefing. When: Saturday, December 4, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Where: Marina Room Point Hudson Marina Port Townsend,…
Find out more »January 2022
Marine Weather Workshop in Port Townsend
Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Port of Port Townsend are cosponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop. Topics covered include: weather charts getting current weather global winds waves atmospheric pressure and wind strong wind systems weather models fog coastal winds daily briefing Where: Marina Room, Point Hudson Marina, Port Townsend, WA Fee: $60 Due to limited space, registration is required. Contact: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225, sfisken@uw.edu Registration closed, sign up for our Marine Workshop Email List on our Training Page.
Find out more »First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Course. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Thursday, January 27, 2022 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Bldg Fishermen’s Terminal Seattle, WA Fee: $100…
Find out more »February 2022
First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Course. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Thursday, February 24, 2022 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Bldg Fishermen’s Terminal Seattle, WA Fee: $100…
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