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October 2018
Oysterfest
The largest annual seafood event in South Puget Sound! Oysters, wines, microbrews, live music and so much more come together for two days every year on the first weekend in October. Hosted by the Shelton Skookum Rotary Club Foundation and attended by thousands, OysterFest is home to the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and is Washington State’s official seafood festival. Visit the Washington Sea Grant booth to learn about our current projects.
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Pacific Marine Expo
Join us at the largest commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast, serving mariners from Alaska to California. Attend events that focus on safety, management, regulatory matters and technological advancements, and tour the exhibit floor to make new maritime industry contacts.
Find out more »January 2019
Seattle Boat Show
Come find the Washington Sea Grant booth at the Seattle Boat Show! The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors and Afloat, is the largest boat show on the West Coast and features a huge selection of boats. There are at least one thousand or more afloat at South Lake Union plus seminars and the latest boating products and marine accessories at the CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. A shuttle runs every day between CenturyLink Field and South Lake Union every 30 minutes for…
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Marine Corrosion Protection Workshop in Port Townsend
Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension, and the Northwest Maritime Center are cosponsoring a Marine Corrosion Protection Workshop on February 2, 2019. This is a hands on class for recreational boaters, commercial fishermen and other marine professionals. Topics covered include: Galvanic corrosion of aluminum, steel & bronze Crevice corrosion of stainless steel Poultice corrosion of aluminum Corrosion and how to test for it Potential monitoring systems for aluminum and bronze Advantages and disadvantages of different types of anodes Analysis…
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First Aid at Sea Workshop
Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard Approved First Aid at Sea Workshops at the Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building at Fishermen’s Terminal, in Seattle. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and assembling first aid kits. When: Monday, March 18, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Building Fishermen’s Terminal 3919 18thAve W Seattle, WA 98119 …
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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: Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Building Fishermen’s…
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Vancouver International Boat Show
Learn about all things boating at the Vancouver International Boat Show! The event is brought to you by Boating BC Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and highlighting the enjoyment of boating on Canada's West Coast, and to ensuring a positive atmosphere of growth for its members. At the show, look out for the... Washington Sea Grant Booth Floating Show at Granville Island Women's Day, a one-day educational opportunity for woman boaters And over 125 presentations from boating experts…
Find out more »Marine Weather Workshop in Poulsbo
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Poulsbo are cosponsoring 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…
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POSTPONED: 16th Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta
Join in the fun at The Center for Wooden Boats’ 16th Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. (Wooden Open & One Design) Regatta, honoring the best-known name in wooden boatbuilding and yachting in the Pacific Northwest. Norman C. Blanchard’s Blanchard Boat Company turned out more than 2,000 boats in 60+ years during the past century. Quality, performance and longevity are the hallmarks of Norm Blanchard. The Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta is open to ALL wooden boats - from El Toros to large racer…
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