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August 2020
Electronic Navigation & VHF – Virtual Class
This is an introduction to the many electronic tools and instruments that can help us navigate safely: Depth Sounders, GPS, Chart Plotters, AIS, Radar and VHF radios. The class features a discussion of the common errors associated with each system and what they can and can not tell you. Includes video from our Simulator, and a chance to practice mayday calls. This class is offered via Zoom by the Northwest Maritime Center. Click the event website link below to register and…
Find out more »Coastal Cafe Podcast
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment. Tune in at 91.9 FM on…
Find out more »September 2020
Virtual Wooden Boat Festival
The Wooden Boat Foundation and Northwest Maritime Center welcome you to the first ever Virtual Wooden Boat Festival! They’ll have hours of wooden boat and adventuring footage, including fascinating stories from our global wooden boat community. There will be a live master class and 8 featured videos on our Main Stage with live Q&As after each. They’ll also have 9 other stages that mirror what you’d experience at the Festival in person, with fresh, exclusive, on-demand video content you’ve never…
Find out more »October 2020
Coastal Cafe Podcast
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment. Tune in at 91.9 FM on…
Find out more »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 »December 2020
Boating Facilities Grant Workshop
Learn how to get grants for your boating facility through this free, online workshop offered in collaboration with Washington Sea Grant. This includes accessing several state and federal grants that cover up to 75 percent of infrastructure and maintenance costs. The workshop will also discuss opportunities to leverage different grants to maximize funding. The following programs will be covered: Boating Facilities Program Grants Boating Infrastructure Grants Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Program Grants Vessel Turn-In Program Clean Marina Certification No Discharge…
Find out more »September 2022
Northwest Wooden Boat Festival
Washington Sea Grant will be at the largest wooden boat festival in North America. Learn about tickets for the Wooden Boat Show in Port Townsend here. Visit our booth and get a free adapter for pumping out and a free bib to prevent oil spills.
Find out more »February 2024
Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show presented by Sundance Yacht Sales & Marinas and the Port of Seattle returns to Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina, February 2 - 10, 2024. Featuring hundreds of new and brokerage boats from hundreds of different boat brands, free boat seminars, exciting attractions, cutting-edge marine technology and more, the 2024 Seattle Boat Show is a family-friendly event to foster connection and share a love for the open seas. Find Washington Sea Grant’s booth and…
Find out more »September 2024
Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
Welcome to the largest wooden boat festival in North America, the place where kids and adults alike experience the magic of getting on the water, the beauty of wooden boats, and the richness of our maritime culture. Learn from the experts, swap stories with fellow wooden boat aficionados, and bring your family for a weekend they'll never forget. With so many different ways to adventure out on the water, there's no better opportunity to experience our Victorian seaport from the…
Find out more »January 2025
Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show returns to Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina, January 31 - February 8, 2025. Featuring new and brokerage boats from hundreds of different boat brands, free boat seminars, exciting attractions, cutting-edge marine technology and more, the 2025 Seattle Boat Show is a family-friendly event to foster connection and share a love for the open seas. Find Washington Sea Grant’s booth and get free pumpout adapters, oil spill bibs, floating keychains, and more. Learn more…
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