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Volunteer Bulletin – September 2025

By Tracy Thompson, NWM Volunteer Coordinator THANK YOU, WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS! Phenomenal. The outpouring of support for this year’s Wooden Boat Festival was truly astounding. More than 600 individuals volunteered, stepping into 78 different roles across nearly 500 shifts! Whether you ...

I Want to Go to Maritime High School

Washington State Ferries and Maritime High School Classroom on the Water Any experienced mariner will tell you, each time you step aboard a boat there’s a learning opportunity—Northwest Maritime doesn’t declare the sea ‘the greatest teacher we ...

With Gratitude: A Look Back at Wooden Boat Festival 2025

What a weekend! The 48th annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival was nothing short of extraordinary. Fog, rain, or shine—you showed up. For three days, the waterfront came alive with boats of every shape and size, lively docks, packed ...

The Countdown Begins: 2026 Race Dates Announced

Mark your calendars—Race to Alaska and SEVENTY48 are back in 2026, and race dates and details have just been announced. SEVENTY48 launches first: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 7 PM from Tacoma. 70 miles, 48 hours, no sails, no engines—just you, your boat, and ...

Amber

Amber Hocking | Team Longboat, Adult Sailing, Adult Navigation & Maritime, PTMA, School Groups What's a piece of advice you'd give your younger self? Just pick a path and see where it takes you. Why maritime? What is your connection to ...

Ted

Ted Moskal | Youth Summer Camp, Adult Sailing, PTMA, School Groups What's a piece of advice you'd give your younger self? Be a sponge! Why maritime? What is your connection to the sea? I've always been drawn towards working ...

Carolyn

Carolyn Wasser | Youth Summer Camp, Adult Sailing, Adult Navigation & Maritime, PTMA, School Groups What's a piece of advice you'd give your younger self? Maintain your passion. Why maritime? What is your connection to the sea? It was ...

Alyssa

Alyssa Zawawi | Youth Summer Camp,, School Groups What's a piece of advice you'd give your younger self? Try everything at least once! Why maritime? What is your connection to the sea? Exploring ecosystems near the sea taught me to ...

Madison

Madison Maxwell | Youth Summer Camp, Girls' Boat Project, School Groups What's a piece of advice you'd give your younger self? Do the things you don't think you're smart enough to do. You are more than smart enough. Why maritime? ...

Dana

Dana Montevideo | Youth Summer Camp, School Groups What's a piece of advice you'd give your younger self? Be true to yourself and people will love you because being genuine, empathic, and kind are the most important things. Don’t worry ...