Ship's Log: Announcements

Northwest Maritime’s Welcome Center Debuts May 9

Northwest Maritime Center will celebrate the opening of its new Welcome Center on May 9 with a Grand Opening celebration for the community. The former “Chandlery” store space has been transformed into a new Welcome Center for the campus, including exhibits ...

WA360 Adventure Race Returns Summer 2025

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.

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 ...

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. The ...

Winter Construction Will Bring Welcome Changes to Northwest Maritime Center

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 ...

Cummings Makes $25,000 Gift and Challenges Community to Support Real World Readiness Program

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 ...

Historic Vessel from NWMC Takes Center Stage in New Museum Exhibit

A historic boat from Northwest Maritime Center’s collection will be getting its time in the limelight with a new exhibit at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). The Husky Challenger, an eight-person wooden rowing shell, will be ...

SEA Marine Makes Gift to Maritime Discovery Program

Full service boatyard SEA Marine has made a $30,000 gift to the Northwest Maritime Center’s Maritime Discovery Program. The gift, given over three years, will help underwrite the cost of providing hands-on, experiential, real-world learning for Port Townsend School District’...

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 maritime ...

Register Now for 2023 Youth Summer Camps & Classes!

Registration for our youth summer camps and classes is now open, and we have some exciting new changes and updates to share with you. First off, we are offering double the number of our popular Lil Scuppers half-day camps for 5...