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March 2022
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 »25th Annual Orca Bowl
The 25th Annual Orca Bowl Competition will take place on Saturday, March 26 at the University of Washington. High school students from around Washington will come to test their knowledge of ocean science, in a friendly, fast-paced competition. Learn more: https://wsg.washington.edu/students-teachers/k-12-activities/orca-bowl/
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 »May 2022
Climate Displacement and Migration – UDP Professional Council Lecture Series
UDP PC Lecture Series - Climate Displacement and Migration: The Unknown Journey for Washingtonians Climate change’s effects are already being realized globally and across the US–including in Washington State. These effects manifest in specific events like the recent wildfires in Okanogan and Douglas Counties and in longer-term, chronic changes like the Pacific Northwest’s heat wave last summer and slow-onset sea-level rise along the coast. All these effects are making some places less habitable, forcing residents to leave temporarily or, in…
Find out more »Explore Your Local Beach: Kitsap Memorial State Park
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When May 19 - 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. June 14 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. August 13 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where Kitsap…
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 »Explore Your Local Beach: Manchester State Park
Join local naturalists out on the beach to observe the unique creatures that call the intertidal zone home. You’ll learn about invertebrates, tides, shoreline geology, birds, and how to identify these things on the beach. These 60-90 minute low tide beach explorations are suitable for all ages. Boots or close-toed shoes are recommended. When June 14 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where 7767 E. Hilldale Rd., Port Orchard Meet on lawn near the old torpedo warehouse. Discover Pass required. Fee…
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