September 2015
October 2015
Marine Weather Workshop
WSG class on learning how to read and respond to marine weather conditions
Find out more »March 2016
Crab Team Training Workshop (Port Townsend)
This event is free, but registration is required. Interested in becoming a Crab Team volunteer monitor to help protect pocket estuaries near Port Townsend? This full-day training workshop will fully equip you to be our "Boots in the Mud" and join the Crab Team volunteer corps - no prior experience necessary. The workshop will include: An introduction to pocket estuaries and the invasion threat from European green crabs Learning and practicing the monitoring protocols Joining a team of 3 - 5 volunteers and selecting a monitoring…
Find out more »September 2016
November 2016
King Tide Event – Port Townsend
Witness Washington’s Highest Tide of Year Join coastal experts at the King Tide Viewing Party. November 18 at the Northwest Maritime Center. Each winter, king tides—the highest tides of the year—offer a spectacular shoreside show and a sneak preview of what rising sea levels will mean in years to come. Join Washington Sea Grant and the Washington Department of Ecology for Port Townsend’s first King Tide Viewing Party. Free snacks and hot beverages will take the edge off the chill,…
Find out more »March 2017
Class: First Aid at Sea
Learn the skills to save a life at sea. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest Maritime Center are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and essentials for first aid kits.
Find out more »Class: Marine Weather
Learn how to read the weather before you go. The Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, WA will offer a three week long adult maritime weather class covering the practical applications of atmospheric and oceanographic science for sailing. Course material will focus on global maritime weather patterns and the role of forecasting and prediction for safe trip planning. Registration fees include the coast of textbook and workbook. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Taught in (6) 2 hour classes. Ages 18 and up.
Find out more »Crab Team Training Workshop (Port Townsend)
This event is free, but registration is required. Interested in becoming a Crab Team volunteer monitor to help protect pocket estuaries in Washington's Salish Sea? This full-day training workshop will fully equip you to be our “Boots in the Mud” and join the Crab Team volunteer corps – no prior experience necessary. The workshop will include: An introduction to pocket estuaries and the invasion threat from European green crabs; Learning and practicing the monitoring protocols; Joining a team of 3 – 5 volunteers and selecting a…
Find out more »April 2017
Marine Weather Workshop (Port Townsend)
Learn How to Read the Weather Before You Set Sail! Washington Sea Grant, Jefferson County Extension Office and the Northwest Maritime Center are co-sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop on April 29, 2017 in Port Townsend. Topics covered include: Relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind Determining the path and speed of squalls Strong wind systems in the Northwest and offshore and how to avoid them Key features of low-pressure systems 500mb wind patterns and how they can help you find “weather…
Find out more »September 2017
Salty Cinema – Whale Rider
The first film in our Salty Cinema series is Whale Rider. Head down to the Northwest Maritime Center for a free, maritime related movie! "Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However, his twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), survives. At age 12, she enlists the help of her grandmother (Vicky Haughton) and the training of…
Find out more »November 2017
Winterizing Outboard Engines
Washington Sea Grant and the Northwest Maritime Center are cosponsoring a workshop on preparing outboards for winter. Topics include the basics of simple and routine small outboard motor maintenance and winterizing: including changing the oil, fuel, lubrication, electrical inspection, and diagnosis of common problems focusing on two and four stroke gas engines 15 hp and less. A small engine will be available as a training aid during the workshop. Small outboards can be a critical component of safety gear and neglect…
Find out more »January 2018
Salty Cinema – Song of the Sea
Head down to the Northwest Maritime Center for a free, maritime related movie! From the creators of the Academy Award®-nominated The Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, SONG OF THE SEA tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Pursued by the owl witch, Macha, and…
Find out more »March 2018
Crab Team Returning Volunteer Training (Port Townsend)
This event is free, but registration is required. A refresher and continuing education opportunity for returning Crab Team volunteers. The workshop will include: Protocol updates Tips on efficient sampling In-depth time on species ID More information: This workshop is intended only for volunteers who have monitored with Crab Team in prior years. Potential new volunteers should attend a full-day training workshop, either in Padilla Bay, or Poulsbo. This curriculum will go into greater depth on efficient sampling, and critter ID, and…
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 »150th Anniversary of Washington’s Pilotage Act
Come and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Washington's Pilotage Act with Puget Sound Pilots (PSP) to honor Washington’s history of pilotage and success of the state’s pilotage program. Learn more about maritime jobs and mariner career pathways and engage with elected officials, maritime industry and associations, and academic institutions. Date/Time: Thursday, May 31st 2018, Speakers 1:30 – 2:00 pm, Reception 2:00 - 4:00 pm Location: NW Maritime Center, Port Townsend, WA (venue capacity up to 150 people) Speaking Program (1:30-2:00 p.m.) Welcome/Intros:…
Find out more »September 2018
Wooden Boat Festival
Over 300 boats on land and water, 120 presentations, dozens of exhibitors, live music all day every day, interactive exhibits for kids, and plenty of local food, beer, and wine options to satisfy everyone!
Find out more »March 2019
Crab Team New Volunteer Training – Port Townsend
Interested in becoming a Crab Team volunteer monitor to help protect pocket estuaries in Washington's Salish Sea? This full-day training workshop will fully equip you to join Crab Team's "Boots in the Mud" – no prior experience necessary. The workshop will include: An introduction to pocket estuaries and the invasion threat from European green crab; Learning and practicing the monitoring protocols; Identification of pocket estuary animals; More information: This year, Crab Team is recruiting a limited number of new volunteers to add to existing sites/teams, so…
Find out more »April 2019
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Port Townsend
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension, and the NW Maritime Center are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop in Port Townsend. 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, April 5, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Northwest Maritime Center 431…
Find out more »June 2019
Shellfish Aquaculture Educational Forum
Join the Northwest Straits Foundation for a public forum on shellfish aquaculture at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend! Admission is FREE. This half-day program aims to increase public understanding of shellfish aquaculture issues, management and impacts by providing a variety of perspectives and emphasizing science-based information. Presenters from the research community, regulatory agencies, environmental groups and shellfish growers will address a range of issues. Forum sessions include: * Basic Ecological & Cultural Aspects of Shellfish Aquaculture * Regulatory…
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED: Crab Team New Volunteer Training – Port Townsend
**Update: It is with an abundance of caution that the Washington Sea Grant Director has made the decision to cancel this training workshop. We do not want to risk anyone’s health and wellness given the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in our state. As members of our broader Washington Sea Grant and UW community, current information regarding the University’s communications and protocols can be found at uw.edu/coronavirus. It is our goal to reschedule the workshop when we are able. Please…
Find out more »September 2021
Wooden Boat Festival-canceled
The 45th Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend is 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. Come on down to Point Hudson and experience it all yourself: the boats, the craftsmanship,…
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