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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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Girls’ Boat Project

Registration is open for our fall session: Oct 2–Dec 11, 2024

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Register Now For 2025 Boatshop Workshops

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Private Group Sailing Lessons

Offered May 29–September 29

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Upcoming Events & Classes

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WA360 Returns in 2025

The wait is over. We’ve been dropping hints, teasing the possibilities, and now it’s time to reveal the details of the next bucket list item that Northwest Maritime has cooked up for you: WA360.  What? WA360 is a 360-mile, sail, and human-powered race through Washington’s waterways. It’s a test of endurance, strategy, and skill, where…

August is Make-a-Will Month

Whether you’re 18 or 80, everyone needs a will, no matter how much money you might have. Now is a great time to gain peace of mind by planning for the future.  Top 10 Reasons to Have an Estate Plan (adapted from FreeWill.com) Save your loved ones time, money, and stress. Most estates must go…

Stories from our Magazine 48° North

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  • The Fall Boats Afloat Show is Underway!
    by Editor on September 13, 2024 at 12:45 pm

    The Fall Boats Afloat Show on Seattle’s South Lake Union kicked off on Thursday, September 12, and runs through Sunday, September

  • Broughtons Bound
    by Mark Aberle on September 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    An R2AK veteran and seasoned PNW cruiser shares the story of heading north on a summer voyage and the fond memories it brings.

  • The WA360 Race is Back!
    by Editor on September 11, 2024 at 12:56 pm

    After one year of glory in 2021, the WA360 adventure race is once again getting it’s time to shine, as

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The mission of Northwest Maritime is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery.

Northwest Maritime (FEIN # 91-1931643) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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