Ship's Log: Announcements

NWMC Hosts Teaching With Small Boats Alliance Conference this November

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 ...

First Fed Gives $1 Million to Northwest Maritime Center to Expand Access

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 evenly ...

New Year, New Hotel: The Swan Joins the NWMC Family!

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 ...

NWMC Campus Update: Big News!

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 ...

Say hello to our new COO

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 ...

Join us in Norway 2020!

Join us for a once in a lifetime tour of Norway, July 12-21, 2020 Trip leader Barb Trailer tells us a little about what we have in store for our 2020 Norway tour. If you've always wanted to go to Norway, this ...

Salish 100 Becomes a Northwest Maritime Center Event

Salish 100—the largest organized small-boat cruise in North America—is coming under the umbrella of the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) and complementing the center’s diverse array of programs. Created by the Port Townsend Pocket Yachters club, the Salish 100 (S-100) ...

Bravo Team is Sailing Again!

It is starting to feel like spring and we were happy to get out in the breeze. The team got to learn and refresh sailing skills as we sailed down the bay to Boathaven and back. Which meant we only ...