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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

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

By Jake Beattie, Executive Director “The sea is the most powerful teacher we know” is something we say at the Northwest Maritime Center because we believe it to the core. The good news is that we’re not alone. Teaching With … Read More

We have some exciting news to share! First Fed Bank, which has been an incredible supporter of the Northwest Maritime Center and our programs and events for many years through sponsorship and volunteerism, has pledged $1 million to be spread … Read More

Happy New Year! We bought a hotel! You probably already know, as we announced our intentions back in June, that the future of our growing campus includes the Swan Hotel—a 13-room boutique hotel located across the street from our main … Read More

Hello Friends, Let’s be honest, there’s a lot going on. SEVENTY48 just happened and WA360’s 1st place team, High Seas Drifters, finished two hours ago, living up to their boat’s name (Dark Horse) with a come-from-behind victory—whoop-whoop! Educational programs are … Read More

Hello Friends! I want to introduce you to our newest member of the leadership team: Katie Oman who has just accepted the position of Chief Operations Officer here at the Maritime Center. It’s a big job, with big shoes to … Read More