Last week, Bravo Team was invited to sail on the 1907-built B.B. Crowninshield schooner Martha. This was the culminating visit after Bravo Team contributed to re-rigging and refreshing Martha for the sailing year in the two previous weeks. Bravo Team … Read More
A New Perspective: Bravo Team’s One Day Journey
We had a hatch full of snacks, a forecast for sun and light wind, and a small boat to adventure in—Bravo Team was ready for our full-day expedition! We were missing a few crew members, so we decided to set … Read More
Race to Alaska 2023. Get Ready.
By Jesse Weigel, Race Boss Somewhere between the harbour of Sydney, Australia (where one aspirant still hasn’t begun his solo ocean crossing to the start line), and a country lane just a stone’s throw south of Sherwood Forest (where last … Read More
Maritime Opportunities for High Schoolers
Do you know a high schooler who is interested in the sea or a maritime career? Check out these exciting opportunities that are accepting applicants now! Dock Attendant We are in our third year partnering with the Port of Port … Read More
Bravo Team: The Garry Oak Project
By Sean Bunting, Bravo Team Instructor Every year, Bravo Team donates time to an environmental project, giving something to the local community and strengthening the health of our local ecology. In years past, Bravo Team has helped build rain gardens … Read More
Get Your Tickets to Foulies & Food Trucks
On April 14, join us down on the banks of the Duwamish at SeaTac Marine Services in your foul weather gear and get ready for a memorable and one-of-a-kind evening of street eats, craft beer and wine, salty entertainment, and … Read More
Real World Readiness: Expanded Opportunities
The Real World Readiness (RWR) program started in 2018 as a partnership between the Northwest Maritime Center and Jefferson County Juvenile Services to create the opportunity for youth connected to the court system to gain both the soft skills of … Read More
Applications Now Open for Wooden Boat Festival 2023
Boaters, presenters, vendors, food vendors, and musicians—rejoice! Applications to participate in this year’s 46th annual Wooden Boat Festival, September 8–10, are now open at woodenboat.org. The largest festival of its kind in North America, the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival … Read More
Bravo Team: Confidence Grows
By Sean Bunting, Bravo Team Instructor You get to a certain point in an undertaking where things start to get easier. Bravo Team, as a crew, has definitely put the work in and has gotten through the initial learning curve … Read More
Keeping the Fleet Afloat: Winter Maintenance Season at NWMC
The smell of sawdust, paint, and epoxy is in the air. We’re in the midst of fleet maintenance season here at the Northwest Maritime Center and that means a busy, bustling Boatshop. This maintenance season, which spans from October to … Read More