09
Nov
2024
Hands-on Ship Simulator Tours
Chart Room & Pilothouse Simulator
431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
WHO WE ARE
We’re many things, and at our core we are an organization that uses powerful maritime experiences to educate, inspire people to adventure, and celebrate our maritime culture. We do it for our own love of boats, in service to our community and maritime industry, but mostly because regardless of the subject, the sea is the most powerful teacher we know.
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Navigation & Maritime Skills Classes
Register now for fall classes!
2025 Boatshop Workshops
Registration is now open!
Upcoming Events & Classes
12 - 13
Nov
2024
13
Nov
2024
16
Nov
2024
Official Washington State Boater Card Class – In-Person
Northwest Maritime Center
431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
19 - 20
Nov
2024
20
Nov
2024
07 - 08
Dec
2024
Deck The Hulls With Boatshop Offcuts
Boatshop
431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
08
Dec
2024
Deck The Hulls With Boatshop Offcuts
Boatshop
431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
14
Dec
2024
Hands-on Ship Simulator Tours
Chart Room & Pilothouse Simulator
431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
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Port Townsend Maritime Academy’s (PTMA) Class of 2025 have taken to the stage in style, being the largest class size in PTMA history. Our students come from across the western shores of Puget Sound, and meet together every morning at the Northwest Maritime Center. Students began the year by attending a festival—the Wooden Boat Festival…
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Ready for WA360? Applications Open November 15!
WA360 is finally back after four long years, and the cannon fires at 11 AM on June 28, 2025. If you missed it the first time or you’re looking for a northwest adventure race that lets you keep your engine aboard, WA360 has your name on it. Starting in Port Townsend, and with four waypoints…
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Good competition in sailboat racing is about solid teamwork, not just on your own boat, but between competitors, too.
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- A New Race to Round-Out 2024-25 Southern Sound Seriesby Editor on November 1, 2024 at 7:44 pm
The Southern Sound Series is Puget Sound’s biggest winter racing series, and the hosting club and race course are changing
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