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April 2018
First Aid at Sea Workshop – Port Townsend
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop for Commercial Fishermen and Recreational Boaters. Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and more while on the water. Washington Sea Grant, Washington State University Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest Maritime Center are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea course in Port Townsend. Topics covered include: • CPR • Patient assessment • Hypothermia and cold water response • Near drowning • Shock and trauma • Burns and fractures • Choking…
Find out more »Marine Wiring Workshop
A chance for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters to learn to safely wire their boats. Washington Sea Grant, Washington State University Jefferson County and the NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding are cosponsoring a Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. This workshop is intended to complement the Diesel Engine Troubleshooting held the next day (4/15). The Marine Wiring workshop is designed for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics covered include:…
Find out more »Washington Shellfish Week
Washingtonians make hundreds of thousands of trips each year to harvest razor clams on the coast and clams and oysters throughout Puget Sound. Tribal communities have harvested shellfish for generations, feeding their communities with healthy protein from Puget Sound and coastal shores where many continue to make a living and practice a way of life. The shellfish industry is a foundation of Western Washington’s rural economy and an important part of our state’s heritage. Washington leads the nation in farmed…
Find out more »Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop
A chance for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters to learn to troubleshoot their diesel engines. Washington Sea Grant, Washington State University Jefferson County and the NW School of Wooden Boatbuilding are cosponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop in Port Hadlock for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. This workshop is intended to complement the Marine Wiring Workshop held the previous day (4/15). The Marine Wiring workshop is designed for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics covered…
Find out more »River & Ocean Film Festival
Celebrate the Olympic Coast with a Beach Clean-up, Barbecue and all-Olympic Movie Night On April 21, the Washington Coast Clean-up and 5th Annual River & Ocean Film Festival join in exploring and protecting the Olympic Peninsula’s coastal wonders. Following this year’s cleanup, on April 21, volunteers at beaches near Forks will join other residents and visitors for a special movie night. Everyone who cherishes, enjoys or wants to learn about the Olympic Peninsula is invited to the 5th annual River…
Find out more »2018 Pacific Northwest Weather Workshop
The Northwest Weather Workshop will cover recent developments in Northwest weather forecasting and observational technologies, major weather events of the past year, and topics dealing with western U.S. meteorology. It is open to all interested parties. This year's theme will be on the meteorology of Northwest wildfires. If you wish to give a talk, please forward a title and abstract to Cliff Mass (cmass@uw.edu) by March 25. Registration fee $45 for regular attendees ($20 for students) and will include Saturday…
Find out more »First Aid at Sea Workshop – Kingston
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop for Commercial Fishermen and Recreational Boaters. Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and more while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Kingston Cove Yact Club are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea course in Kingston. Topics covered include: • CPR • Patient assessment • Hypothermia and cold water response • Near drowning • Shock and trauma • Burns and fractures • Choking and patient When: Friday, April 27, 2018…
Find out more »First Aid At Sea Workshop – Gig Harbor
First Aid at Sea Workshop for Commercial Fishermen and Recreational Boaters Coast Guard-Approved Effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other accidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop in Gig Harbor. 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 and other topics. When: Monday, April 30, 2018 9 a.m.…
Find out more »May 2018
Sea Safety and Survival Workshop
Learn emergency drills for commercial fishing vessels Washington Sea Grant, Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest Maritime Center are co-sponsoring a one-day Coast Guard-Approved Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Workshop for commercial fishermen. The workshop combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is required for fishing vessels. Participants will learn emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels. When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00…
Find out more »Low Tide Beach Exploration
Calling all aspiring and trained Beach Naturalists! The Kitsap Watershed Stewardship Program, of WSU Kitsap County Extension, is hosting a series of beach naturalist classes that are open to the public. Come learn and share your knowledge of Salish Sea critters! Field training sessions will take place: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Rockaway Beach, Bainbridge Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Manchester State Park Thursday, May 17, 2018, 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Kitsap Memorial State Park If you…
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