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NORTHWESTMARITIMECENTER

PROGRAMS &

EVENTSTWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN

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Members make powerful maritime experiences possible.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER.Members get great benefits, like free passes to the Wooden Boat Festival, first dibs on event tickets, discounts on classes and shopping at the Wooden Boat Chandlery, and more!Beyond benefits, membership means you’re part of a community of individuals and businesses that connects people of all ages to experiences and adventures on the water. Become a member today.NWMARITIME.ORG/MEMBERSHIP

Join our community of business members. Support educational programs and be a part of key events like the Wooden Boat Festival and Race to Alaska.NWMARITIME.ORG/BUSINESS

YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF AS A

VOLUNTEER FOR THE NWMCOn the water, in the boatshop, or helping out at one of our events, our volunteers are the wind in our sails. Consider volunteering today! 360.385.3628 EXT. 115 • NWMARITIME.ORG/VOLUNTEER

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The mission of the Northwest Maritime Center is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery.

6–7 2017 Program Schedule

12–25 Education & Programs

26–31 Around Campus

40–41 Take Action

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SHIPWRIGHTS’ REGATTAThe 26th Annual Shipwrights’ Regatta kicks off the sailing season in Port

Townsend. Boats of all construction and crew without boats are welcome.

FEBRUARY 25 | 12:00 PM | $40 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

CLASSIC MARINERS’ REGATTAThe Classic Mariners’ Regatta is for wooden sailboats of all shapes

and sizes. If you are interested in viewing some of the most beautiful

wooden yachts in the Pacific Northwest, join us at this year’s CMR.

JUNE 3–4 | 12:00 PM | $60 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

NAVIGATOR BRUNCHMimosas kick off our annual fundraiser in support of programs that

create powerful maritime experiences.

JULY 22 | 9:30 AM | RSVP REQUIRED

RACE TO ALASKA PRE-RACE RUCKUSLet loose like you’re about to set sail for Alaska…with people who

are actually about to set sail for Alaska. Free tattoos, water cannons,

and a wild boar on the loose—it’s mayhem on a Wednesday night.

JUNE 7 | 3:00–8:00 PM | FREE FOR ALL

RACE TO ALASKA: STAGE ONE STARTIt’s 5:00 a.m., a little chilly, probably raining, and this year we’re

hopeful another rogue helicopter won’t try to kill us all.

It’s a race start love fest. See you there.

JUNE 8 | 5:00 AM | FREE FOR ALL

41ST ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVALPresentations, family fun, food, beer, music, and boats boats boats!

Port Townsend’s 41st Wooden Boat Festival is the most nautically

diverse, educational, and inspiring wooden boat festival in the world.

SEPTEMBER 8–10 | BOATER REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1

EVENTSAT A GLANCE

2017

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2017 Program Schedule

Speaker Series: Jonathan White February 23

26th Shipwrights’ Regatta February 25

Gallery Show: Chandler O’Leary &

Jessica Spring March 4

BVI Flotilla Planning Party I March 9

She Tells Sea Tales March 11

Speaker Series: Ace Spragg March 23

Pygmy Kayak Classes Feb., Mar., May, Jun., Jul., Oct.

Build Your Own SUP Class April & May

Speaker Series: Lee Chesneau April 13

BVI Flotilla Planning Party II April 20

Maritime Swap Meet April 22

Movie Night: TBD April 28

Adult Summer Classes May–August

Grain Surfboards Class June

Youth Summer Camps June–August

Martha J Waterfront Tours June–August

Simulator Demos Saturdays June–August

Gallery Show: Nick Reid June 3

Classic Mariners’ Regatta June 3–4

Race to Alaska Pre-Race Ruckus June 7

Race to Alaska Race Start June 8

Navigator Brunch July 22

Pocket Yacht Palooza July 22

SCAMP Camp August 7

Gallery Show: Nikki McClure September 2

41st Wooden Boat Festival September 8–10

Movie Night: Rivers and Tides October 20

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Because the sea is simply the best teacher we know.

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We still haven’t learned. We’re doing it again.

Still 750 miles.Still no motors.

Still no support. All the way to Alaska.

Race to AlaskaJUNE 8, 0500 PST • R2AK.COM

PRESENTING SPONSOR UnCruise Adventures

MAJOR SPONSORSFirst Federal Savings & LoanFisheries SupplyJefferson Healthcare

Global Diving & SalvageOcean Rodeo

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTERSCHOOL PROGRAMSSchool programs keep our waterfront campus bustling throughout the year. Shoreside, students virtually drive boats on a maritime simulator, work in our boatshop, and do fun classroom activities. On the water, they sail longboats, Thunderbirds, the gaff sloop Dorjun, and the Martha J.

MARITIME DISCOVERY PROGRAMSDuring the months of May and June, seventh graders from Chimacum and Blue Heron Middle Schools participate in seven- and eight-day maritime education learning immersions.

BRAVO TEAMBravo Team, comprised of students from Port Townsend School District’s OCEAN program, teaches longboat seamanship, team building, and environmental experiences. Throughout the school year, students work together to voyage on Port Townsend Bay, maintain the longboat, learn marine trades, and discover the natural history of the Salish Sea.

GIRLS BOAT PROJECTJunior and high school girls engage in maritime trades on and off the water in this unique partnership with Port Townsend School District. Participants learn woodworking, boatbuilding, and maritime skills from strong female role models, in a safe and fun atmosphere.

PORT TOWNSEND HIGH SCHOOL MARITIME STUDIES CLASSMaritime Studies students learn to sail Thunderbirds, the Dorjun, longboats, and also use the Pilothouse simulator as part of the curriculum. The Maritime Studies class is offered all year as a career technology education class at PTHS.

For more information about the NWMC’s School Programs, contact Sonia Frojen at 360.385.3628, ext. 109 or via email at [email protected].

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER2017 NAVIGATION & SEAMANSHIP CLASSES FOR ADULTSCome to an evening or weekend class and learn radar, night navigation, rules of the road and more, using our state-of-the-art marine simulator.

Intro to Radar Navigation 2.5 hours | $75 | $65 NWMC Members

Learn to interpret the images your radar is displaying. An intro to true and relative motion, range, bearing, and what that means to you and your vessel. Mark targets and track other vessels. Hands-on radar exercises in our Chart Room.

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. January 21, February 18, March 18, April 22, May 20, September 23, October 21, November 18, December 16

Fridays, 1:30–4:00 p.m.June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, August 25.

Radar & Night Navigation2.5 hours | $75 | $65 NWMC Members

Build on your basic radar skills with simulated collision avoidance exercises. Use vectors, bearing lines, and range rings to navigate safely. Learn to recognize other vessels, aids to navigation, harbor entrances, and hazards at night. The class features our state of the art marine simulator, which accurately demonstrates the lights of Puget Sound and the vessels you might encounter.

Saturdays, 1:00–3:30 p.m. January 21, February 18, March 18, April 22, May 20, September 23, October 21, November 18, December 16

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, August 26

Essentials of Safe Navigation8 hours | $150 | $135 NWMC Members

An eight-hour course that introduces you to all the basics of navigating safely in our Pacific Northwest Waters. Paper charting, rules of the road, aids to navigation, vessel lights, electronic navigation, and radar. Taught in a single class on a Saturday.

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 17, July 15, August 12, September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9

Navigation & Piloting5 hours | $150 | $135 NWMC Members

This five-hour program focuses on chart reading, navigation aids, navigation tools, compass use, latitude and longitude, dead-reckoning, triangulation, tides and currents, and trip planning.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–8:00 p.m.February 7 & 9, 14 & 16; April 11 & 13, 18 & 20;October 17 & 19, 24 & 26

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For the latest information about class times and pricing, please contact our Registrar at 360.385.3628, ext. 104 or via email at [email protected].

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Marine Weather4 hours | $300 | $270 NWMC Members

Gain a fundamental understanding of weather, its interaction with the sea, as well as squalls, fronts, storms, atmospheric pressure and global wind patterns, and how they influence the planning and execution of your sail locally and globally. Registration fee includes textbook and class workbook.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.March 7 & 9, 14 & 16, 21 & 23

NEW FOR 2017— POWERBOATING CLASSES

Surprise! You’re in Command3 hours | $60 | $54 NWMC Members

Capt. Charles Martin teaches a three-hour class on what you need to know if you are suddenly in command of your powerboat. Basics of communication, helm, and navigating safely home.

March 25 & April 29, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Electronics at the Helm3 hours | $60 | $54 NWMC Members

Capt. Charles Martin teaches a three-hour class on your navigation electronics at the helm of a powerboat. What you need to know about your instruments, chart plotter, and radar to navigate with confidence.

March 25 & April 29, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

CUSTOM CLASSES

Custom Pilothouse ClassesGet a group of six to eight folks together and we’ll schedule a class for you on your schedule!

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

2017 SAILING CLASSES FOR ADULTSUS Sailing Basic KeelboatAll Basic Keelboat classes are taught on our 26’ Thunderbird sailboats. One instructor and no more than four students per class. At least 80% of each course is taught on the boat! Must be 18 or older.

Basic Keelboat — Crew 15 hours | $350 | $315 NWMC MembersSaturdays & Sundays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Learn parts of the boat, points of sail, sail theory, sailing upwind and downwind, steering, basic knots, safety on the water and practice crew overboard drills. This two-day class is the first step towards your US Sailing certification.

May 13–14, June 10–11, July 8–9, July 22–23, August 5–6, August 19–20, September 16–17

Basic Keelboat — Skipper 15 hours | $425 | $380 NWMC MembersSaturdays & Sundays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Learn advanced sail trim, tacking, gybing, rules of the road, basic navigation, knots, reefing, heavy weather sailing tactics, line handling, outboard engine basics, docking. Receive your Basic Keelboat Certification in a weekend. Includes Basic Keelboat Textbook, Training, Basic Keelboat Exam, Skipper’s Logbook, US Sailing Certification, Keelboat Certification Standards and US Sailing membership. Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat—Crew.

May 20–21, June 24–25, July 15–16, July 29–30, August 12–13, August 26–27, September 23–24

Basic Keelboat — Full Course 30 hours | $750 | $675 NWMC MembersMondays–Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Get your Crew and Skipper Basic Keelboat certifications completed in one week! Includes Basic Keelboat Textbook, Training, Basic Keelboat Exam, Skipper’s Logbook, US Sailing Certification, Keelboat Certification Standards and US Sailing membership.

June 19–23, July 10–14, July 24–28, August 7–11, August 21–25

Women’s Basic Keelboat — Full Course 30 hours | $750 | $675 NWMC MembersMondays–Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Get your both Crew and Skipper Basic Keelboat certifications completed in one week! Includes Basic Keelboat Textbook, Training, Basic Keelboat Exam, Skipper’s Logbook, US Sailing Certification, Keelboat Certification Standards and US Sailing membership. Female instructor and students.

June 26–30, August 14–18

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For the latest information about class times and pricing, please contact our Registrar at 360.385.3628, ext. 104 or via email at [email protected].

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US Sailing Basic CruisingBasic Cruising—the next level of US Sailing instruction. Basic Cruising teaches how to responsibly skipper an auxiliary powered sailboat in daylight hours and moderate conditions in coastal waters. Includes instruction in sailing, boat systems, navigation, docking, and anchoring. Taught over two weekends (part A and B) or in one week (full).

Basic Cruising — Part A 15 hours | $350 | $315 NWMC MembersSaturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

May 27–28, June 17–18, July 22–23, August 7–11

Basic Cruising — Part B 15 hours | $425 | $315 NWMC MembersSaturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

June 3–4, July 8–9,

July 22–23 ($350 | $315 NWMC Members), September 2–3 ($350 | $315 NWMC Members)

Basic Cruising — Full Course 30 hours | $750 | $675 NWMC MembersMonday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

July 17–21, July 31–August 4, August 14–18, August 28–September 1

Additional Classes, Custom Sailing & Sailing ChartersWant to learn on your own vessel or don’t require US Sailing certifications?

Anchoring & Docking 3 hours | $120 | $100 NWMC MembersFridays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

June 16, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 15

Custom Sailing Classes & Charters $60–90 per hour | 1–5 peopleCall for availability.

San Juan Islands Sailing Charter $1000 per person | Wednesday–Sunday

Spend four days and nights aboard our Oyster 46 sailboat, learning to cruise in the beautiful San Juan Islands. Learn how to safely navigate, sail, and anchor—or just come along for the ride and see what all the fuss is about. If you’ve ever dreamed of a sailing trip, here’s a great way to start. $1,000 per person, all inclusive. Single and double cabins available. Charters depart on Wednesday evenings and return Sunday; weekly departures from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call for more details.

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For the latest information about class times and pricing, please contact our Registrar at 360.385.3628, ext. 104 or via email at [email protected].

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

2017 SUMMERYOUTH PROGRAMSAt the Northwest Maritime Center kids experience maritime life in many ways. Young sailors experience sea-life sailing in boats, beach combing, discovering marine life, learning how boats are built, and having lots of fun along the way.

Messing About in Boats — Half DayAges 5–7 | $150 | $135 NWMC Members9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Morning and afternoon sessions for all dates.June 26–30, July 17–21, August 14–18

Messing About in Boats — Full DayAges 7–10 | $350 | $315 NWMC Members9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a different theme every week.July 3–7, Jr. Mariners

July 10–14, Jr. Pirates July 24–28, Jr. Shipwrights

July 31–August 4, Jr. Discoverers August 7–11, Jr. Mariners August 21–25, Jr. Pirates

Learn to Sail — BeginnerAges 8–16 | $200 | $180 NWMC Members9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Start from scratch. Learn the parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking, and gybing. Get out on the water the very first day in our fleet of Optimists.

June 26–30, morning session; July 3–7, morning & afternoon sessions; July 10–14, morning session; July 17–21, morning session; July 24–28, morning session (girls only session); July 31–August 4, morning session; August 7–11, morning session; August 14–18, morning session

Learn to Sail — IntermediateAges 8–16 | $200 | $180 NWMC Members1:00–4:00 p.m.

Put the wind in your sails and go where you want. Trim your jib and steer the boat fast, master knots, and learn the rules of the road on our Vanguards.

June 26–30, July 10–14, July 17–21, July 31–August 4, August 14–18

Learn to Sail — AdvancedAges 10–18 | $200 | $180 NWMC Members1:00–4:00 p.m.

Spend your day mastering the helm. Sail in demanding conditions, learn to roll tack, and get the best performance out of your boat.

July 24–28, August 7–11

Youth Sailing Intensive Class Ages 10–18 | $330 | $300 NWMC Members9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

August 21–25

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For the latest information about class times and pricing, please contact our Registrar at 360.385.3628, ext. 104 or via email at [email protected].

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SCAMP Camp SCAMP is a small, simple, stalwart boat in the genre of the mini micro cruiser/daysailor. Learn to build one with our professional boat builders.

Build-Your-Own SUP Class New offering! Learn to build your own wooden stand up paddleboard with the designer.

Grain Surfboards Build your own wooden surfboard in this four-day class by learning the craft of shaping and sanding your own board.

Intro to Shop Tools This is your chance to learn to safely use a table saw, joiner, thickness planer, band saw, router, miter saw, and drill press.

Intro to Boatbuilding Learn tool use, shop use and different methods of construction, traditional and contemporary.

Cape Falcon Kayak Class New offering! Build your own skin-on-frame kayak. Boat is launched at the end of the week-long class.

Calendar Island Yawl3 hour workshops | $75 | $65 NWMC Members

Our 10-week series is based entirely on our ongoing build of a Calendar Island yawl from Chase Small Craft. Starting with “Understanding plans and setting up a strongback” and culminating with “Getting ready for launch—details, details, details.” We will cover all the major steps in between, including scarfing, fiberglass and epoxy, spiling, planking a lapstrake boat, birdsmouth mast, paint and varnish, oar making, and more.

NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER’SWOODEN BOAT FOUNDATION

BOATSHOPA unique shop where you can spend a week building your own boat right alongside your six new best friends doing the same, while on the other side of the shop, boat owners and professional shipwrights can take advantage of shop programs that allow them use of high quality tools and shop space.

Boat Owners & ShipwrightsNorthwest Maritime Center and the Wooden Boat Foundation Boatshop is proud to promote the craft of boatbuilding by providing affordable shop access to both aspiring and seasoned boat owners and boat builders in the local community. Contact us today to learn more.

2017 Boatshop Class Offerings

Unless otherwise noted, class schedules and pricing are available by contacting our Registrar at 360.385.3628, ext. 104, or via email at [email protected].

Women’s Woodworking Class This course covers the uses, operation, and safety issues around the most common boatshop tools.

Pygmy Kayak Class Build a beautiful pygmy kayak. Under the guidance of professional boat builders, learn the stitch and glue construction process to assemble your kayak.

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

BOAT RENTALSRow or sail with us this summer. Explore Port Townsend Bay on one of our many sail or rowboats for rent.

Rent Small Rowboats May–October$25 per hourPunch Card: 20 hours | $500 | $375 NWMC MembersYouth Punch Card (16–18 year old): 20 hours | $200

No experience necessary to rent our rowboats. A quick safety briefing gets you out on the water. Views of Port Townsend from the bay are remarkable.

Rent Small Sailboats May–October$35 per hourPunch Card: 20 hours | $700 | $525 NWMC MembersYouth Punch Card (16–18 year old): 20 hours | $200

Sailing experience is necessary! A check out sail and safety briefing will get you sailing on one of our many sailboats for rent.

Join the T-Bird Club!Graduates of our Basic Keelboat can rent our Thunderbird sailboats by joining the T-Bird Club. Ask your instructor for details.

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTERFACILITY RENTALSCelebrations, Conferences & WeddingsNorthwest Maritime Center is a LEED Gold certified venue, with inviting meeting and event spaces that can be configured to accommodate a wide range of groups, from small meetings to large celebrations.

Wedding PackagesOur wedding packages combine full facility access with inclusive pricing tailored for specifically for wedding events. Enjoy spectacular mountain and saltwater views, high ceilings, beautiful wood floors, expansive decks, an outdoor commons, catering kitchen, wireless high-speed internet, and extensive audio-visual equipment. Let us take care of the details.

Seminars, Classes & MeetingsPlanning your next meeting or conference? Let us provide you with a complete per-person meeting package that’s fully customizable. From afternoon meetings with coffee service, to week-long conferences with meals, we have a package that will meet your every need.

Contact Us TodayFor more information, rates and availability, or to schedule a time to tour the Northwest Maritime Center facility, please call 360.385.3628 ext.104, email [email protected], or visit our facility website at nwmaritime.org/rental.

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WOODEN BOATCHANDLERYWelcome to the new Wooden Boat Chandlery! Everything for boats and the people who love them. Boat hardware, cordage, books and gifts, Ortlieb dry bags and packs, Stormy Kromer hats/caps, Ibex, and Race to Alaska merchandise and gear. Every purchase supports the Northwest Maritime Center’s youth maritime education programs.

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

FLOTILLASMark your calendars for February 2018, and join the Northwest Maritime Center in the British Virgin Islands on its first International Flotilla! Charter your own vessel or join a skippered vessel. Upcoming planning party dates are March 9 & April 20, 2017 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.

NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTERIRELAND BY SAIL, OAR & PADDLE: A FREIGHT CLASS CRUISEWhat if you could explore the world’s water-ways on your favorite rowboat, canoe or kayak? The Northwest Maritime Center, Small Craft Advisor Magazine and Pygmy Kayaks are teaming up to unlock world cruising for the small boat set, and for our first “freight class cruise,” we’re packing our boats into a shipping container and heading to Ireland’s River Shannon for the month of August. It’s first class cruising on a freight class budget.

For more information, please contact our Registrar at 360.385.3628, ext. 104 or via email at [email protected].

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

PROFESSIONAL MARINERSWashington Sea Grant was established in 1968 as part of a national network of 30 Sea Grant colleges through NOAA.

Washington Sea Grant has a satellite office in Port Townsend that provides outreach services to commercial fishermen and recreational boaters.

First Aid at SeaMarch 2, 2017 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.This one-day Coast Guard Approved First Aid Course covers CPR, patient assessment, shock, burns, fractures, backboarding, hypothermia, First Aid kits and more. Fee: $100 general public/$50 for commercial fishermen

Marine Corrosion ProtectionMarch 19, 2017 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.This Corrosion workshop covers test methods for detecting AC & DC stray current, advantages and disadvantages of different types of anodes, analysis of wood damage from too much zinc, coatings for propellers & prop shafts and much more.Fee: $60 general public

Marine Weather WorkshopApril 29, 2017 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.For boaters and commercial fishermen, this workshop will discuss the following topics: relationships of atmospheric pressure and wind, determining the path and speed of squalls, how to avoid strong winds systems (inside and offshore waters), key features of low pressure systems, how 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows,” how to get NWS and associated weather, forecast and model data.Fee: $60 general public

To register or for more information, please contact Sarah Fisken at [email protected] or 360.379.5610 ext. 204, or 206.543.1225

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Learn to row with the Rat Island Rowing and Sculling Club.The experience of becoming part of a synchronized engine with seven other rowers is unlike any other. No matter what your age or level of fitness you can discover the joy of boats and working out on the water. Courses meet evenings and weekends and instruction includes basic boat handling, safety, the mechanics of rowing and technique.

For more information contact [email protected]

OPEN THURSDAY–SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M.PORT TOWNSEND BOAT HAVEN2017 Marine Thrift Swap MeetSaturday, April 22 | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.It’s time for spring cleaning and bargain hunting! The Marine Thrift Swap Meet organized by the NWMC is coming up, so bring your cash and stock up on used tools, hardware, supplies, and more.

Marine Thrift Needs What You GotGot a garage full of tools, hardware, or other buoyant stuff you’ll probably never use? Pass it on to Marine Thrift so it can go to good use (or clutter up someone else’s garage).

COMPASS COURSESwww.compasscourses.com • 1-877-SEA-BUOY

Check out our online calendar for upcoming classes with Compass Courses!

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NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

PROGRAM SPONSORS & BUSINESS MEMBERSWe’re not alone in this endeavor, and want to recognize and thank our sponsors, whose continued generosity allows us to offer and support the many programs, events, and opportunities you’ll find in this program.

First Federal Savings & LoanFisheries SupplyGlobal Diving & SalvageIntovaJefferson HealthcareOcean Rodeo

Port of Port TownsendPort Townsend LeaderSailor Jerry Spiced RumSEA MarineUnCruise AdventuresWilder Auto

$7500+

Greater Victoria Harbour AuthorityLee Valley ToolsNorthwest School of Wooden Boat Building

Platt Irwin/NTISirens PubWaggoner Cruising Guide

$2500–$4999

Cape Falcon KayaksChesapeake Light CraftNorthwest Outward Bound SchoolNorthwest Straits CommissionPort Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend Pocket Yachters

Port Townsend Sailing AssociationPygmy BoatsSound ExperienceUS Maritime AcademyWashington Sea GrantYMCA

Partners

1st Security Bank48 NorthAdmiral Ship SupplyAlba CreativeArtShotsBaranof Fishing ExcursionsThe Business GuidesCarl’s Building SupplyDevlin Designing Boat BuildersDogs-a-FootElevated Ice CreamEmerald MarineGoodman SanitationKMi InsuranceKPTZ 91.9Mo-Chilli BBQNew Day FisheriesOlympusNetPlatt Irwin Law FirmPopticalsPort Townsend Fudge

Port Townsend SailsPort Townsend School of MassagePower Trip Energy Corp.Rainshadow PropertiesRat Island Rowing & Sculling ClubRavenscroft InnSage MarineSan Juan Classic Day Sailing/Schooner DirigoSchooner Martha FoundationSchooner MyciaSoak on the SoundSOS PrintingSport TownsendSpydercoSunrise CoffeeVelocityVessel AssistWhitehall

Up to $2499

Compass CoursesEdensaw WoodsHarbors MagazineKetchikan Visitors BureauNorthwest Water WellnessNW Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology

Port Townsend Brewing Co.Shearwater Resort & MarinaSmall Craft AdvisorVigorWindermere Real EstateWoodenBoat Magazine

$5000–$7499

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