Working With Frustration
While the hard skills of woodworking and boating might be the most tangible things we work on, many days learning the soft skills of how to operate as a human in the world are even more important. This week, our ...
Ship's Log
Singing Our Way Across the Bay
Today was a nearly perfect Fall day. The sun was shining, the mountains were glowing, and there was a light breeze on Port Townsend Bay. We needed to do something special.
So we looked at options for a longer journey ...
Team Bellingham Mama Takes Her Second Chance
I spent the 3 ½ years leading up to SEVENTY48 making and raising babies. This took a significant toll on my body, leaving me with a non-healing pelvic fracture and the words, “You’ll never run again,” ringing in my former ultra-trail-runner ...
How the Girls’ Boat Project is shaping one student’s future
High school student Jenna Hiegel reflects on her experience as a middle school Girls' Boat Project participant, and how the program has helped shape her goals for her future.
The Girls’ Boat Project is an amazing program that has inspired ...
Knot Tying Collaboration
Yesterday was all about knots! We took a break from the shop and spent some time working on some other maritime skills.
The day started out with a "Knot Tying Frenzy!" in the classroom. We all tried to tie as ...
Chamfers, Cuts, and Layout
Halloween is a busy day in Port Townsend, so our shop time was focused and concentrated today. We all wanted to leave a bit early to join the massive Halloween parade downtown.
We stayed in our same work groups as ...
How to Learn
Bravo Team braved the rain showers today by gearing up and showing up. All were in attendance and we took out longdory Onward as a way to try a new vessel with our smaller numbers.
Many people commented on the ...
Back in the Shop Again!
This week we headed back into the shop. The first part of our day was spent reviewing shop safety and re-orienting ourselves to using the tools. Each girl went through a rotation with our instructors. They practiced lining up cuts ...
Small Craft Advisory Won’t Keep Us Inside!
Even though there was a small craft advisory today, we got ourselves down to the Townshend at the dock and did a squall drill! It was our 4th class of the season and we are continuing to progress our skills. ...
What is the Recipe for Success? – Adult Teambuilding
This past week, East Jefferson Habitat for Humanity Chapter (https://www.habitat.org/us-wa/port-townsend/east-jefferson-county-hfh) decided to get outside of the office / worksite and try something new with the help of Northwest Maritime Center Program Staff and Longboat Townshend.
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