Race to Alaska to Alternate on Even Years WA360 will return next summer. WA360 is 360 miles of engineless, unsupported boat racing through the worst and most diverse water puzzles Washington State offers. The race will start and end in … Read More
Bravo Team: Sailing into Spring
Merrily, cheerily, so merry are we, No mortal on earth like a sailor at sea, So merry are we as we’re sailing along, Give a sailor his grog and then nothing goes wrong. With longer days and warmer weather on … Read More
Maritime High School 11th Graders Earn Merchant Mariner Credentials
Our 18 11th-graders participating in the MHS Vessel Operations, Design, & Maintenance pathway in partnership with Seattle Maritime Academy (SMA) are almost halfway through their two-year program. The last six months have transformed these 15- and 16-year-olds from enthusiastic maritime … Read More
Join Us at the Maritime Career Fair!
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 … Read More
New Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Welcome Center Team!
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 … Read More
Girls’ Boat Project: Hands-On Learning & Heartfelt Fun
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 … Read More
Bravo Team: Hoist the Sails and Sing Along!
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 … Read More
Dylan Rondeau Remembered with Community Investments
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. … Read More
Port Townsend Maritime Academy Students Earn Drill Conductor Card
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 … Read More
Experiential Exploration: 9th Grade at Maritime High School
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 … Read More