Northwest Maritime Center is all about connecting people to opportunities on the water. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our Maritime Career Fair on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM–2 PM. This event is designed to help students and families learn more about opportunities in the maritime world. It’s a chance for middle
Just a little too much time on your hands? Enjoy engaging with people in a fun environment? Want to share your knowledge of our historic region, the sea, or boating in general? We have a volunteer position for you! The brand-new Northwest Maritime Welcome Center is nearing completion, and will be opening this spring with
Over the past 6 weeks, the girls have been getting to know each other, our boat, and many of the tools in the shop. We began with the foundations of shop safety, group intentions, and agreements. Our collective agreements include learning, supporting each other, and having fun! Last year’s crew made a lot of progress
Bravo Team Sea Shanty (Sung to the melody of Yellow Submarine) In the town where we all live There is a boat that sails the winds We pack the cart and wheel is there Jump on the boat, Oh don’t you dare! Say stepping on as you board and please share the hummus, don’t you
Rondeau Family Creates Funds at Northwest Maritime Center and Jefferson Community Foundation The family of Dylan Rondeau has chosen to honor his life by making two $100,000 gifts, one to Northwest Maritime Center and the other to Jefferson Community Foundation. The funds came from an insurance settlement. Rondeau was passionate about boats and was employed
This year’s Port Townsend Maritime Academy (PTMA) students recently completed six weeks of training to earn their Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) Drill Conductor Card. This US Coast Guard-approved course provides practical knowledge of marine survival equipment and the skills for emergency onboard procedures. AMSEA’s mission is to reduce injury and death in the
By Joe Cline, Managing Editor of 48° North Application Window for New Students Open Until January 31, 2024 Think back to the start of high school. Did you have options? Many students today do, and for those interested in hands-on learning, the wide-ranging maritime field, or a more project-based school experience, Maritime High School (MHS)
There are good ships, and wood ships, the ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, and may that always be! And then there are wood ships! Anyone who has experience with boats, especially wooden ones, knows that wooden boats take work—and lots of it! Bravo Team has been immersed in this
We’re excited to announce plans to begin construction on two major projects this January, including a major remodel of the former Wooden Boat Chandlery space and a beach repair project! The anticipated completion for both projects is spring 2024. The current Wooden Boat Chandlery store space will be transformed into a new Welcome Center designed
Long-time Northwest Maritime Center donor and volunteer Sigrid Cummings has made a $25,000 gift to support the organization’s expanded Real World Readiness program, and invites the community to match her giving throughout the Give Jefferson campaign, which runs from November 15 through December 31, 2023. Northwest Maritime Center is participating in the county-wide campaign, and