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Learn-by-Doing: Maritime High School Students Dive into the Maritime Industry
It’s almost mid-way through year two of Maritime High School (MHS), and the 9th- and 10th-grade classes have been busy engaging in frequent boat-based learning trips and field experiences with industry partners. Based in Des Moines, WA, the school’s project … Read More
Bravo Team: Haulout for the New Year
By Sean Bunting, Bravo Team Instructor Sometimes it’s best to start a new year fresh. Bravo Team took this idea and ran with it (rowed with it?) all the way to the travel lift at Boat Haven Marina. During our … Read More
Register Now for 2023 Adult Sailing, Seamanship, & Boatshop Classes!
Registration for our 2023 adult sailing, seamanship, and boatshop classes is now open on our website! With a wide range of courses and hands-on workshops available, there is something for every level of experience. This year’s adult sailing classes begin … Read More
Bravo Team: Winter on the Water
By Chrissy McLean, Bravo Team Captain This year’s Bravo Team crew has been practicing the art of shoulder season on the water. We have been lucky in dodging the winter storms and honing our abilities to read winter weather. Being … Read More
Girls’ Boat Project: Transom Building & Tool Practice!
By Taylor Austin, Girls’ Boat Project Instructor Over the past few weeks in the shop, the group has been focused on skill-building and practicing with various tools as we continue building tool trays and parts of what will be our … Read More
From Messing About in Boats to Cal Maritime Cadet
Speech by Matthew Rothschild, NWMC Program Alumnus & Cal Maritime Academy Student, from Navigator Night Out 2022 I graduated in 2020 from Port Townsend High School and the Port Townsend Maritime Academy in its inaugural year. I will be going … Read More
The Race to Alaska Movie: Now Available On-Demand
Created by R2AK Film Boss Zach Carver and his team of filmmakers, The Race to Alaska movie is a visceral film showcasing the camaraderie of the racers and the competition of the race. From the quirky to the sublime, from Olympic athletes … Read More
Bravo Team: Becoming a Team
By Sean Bunting, Bravo Team Instructor It’s that time of year again. Driving rains reinvigorate dry ground, bitter winds gust through the land, wood stoves across the state are reawakened—and two captains, a mate, and nine brave teenagers start going … Read More
