2016 NWMC Program Catalog

N ORTH W E S T M A R I T I M E C E NT E R PROGRAM GUIDE

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THERE’S SOMETHING HERE FOR YOU, AND YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE IT. GET INVOLVED

EVENTS

No matter the season, Northwest Maritime Center is a bustling place for members, volunteers and guests. Learn how you can get involved.

With races, regattas and paloozas, Northwest Maritime Center is your destination to celebrate wooden boat history, heritage, and recreation.

MEMBERSHIP.............. 6

SHIPWRIGHTS’ REGATTA...................... 4

VOLUNTEER................. 6 DROP-IN ACTIVITIES.... 7

CLASSIC MARINERS’ REGATTA...................... 4

WOODEN BOAT WEDNESDAYS.............. 8

POCKET YACHT PALOOZA..................... 5

HONE A SKILL Our campus offers the richest kind of experience because we gather talented folks from around the country and help them set up shop here for a day, a week, or a year. Come and learn from the best there is.

WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL...................... 8

NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER 431 WATER STREET PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON

FOR YOUTH At Northwest Maritime Center kids experience maritime life in many ways and have lots of fun along the way.

SUMMER CAMPS....... 22 LONGBOAT ADVENTURES............. 24 SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS............... 25

BOATSHOP Boat owners and professional shipwrights can take advantage of shop programs that allow them to use high quality tools and shop space.

BOATSHOP CLASSES...16 BUILD A KAYAK......... 18 BUILD A SURFBOARD...19 BUILD A SCAMP......... 20

RACE TO ALASKA....... 15

WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

ADULT SAILING.......... 10 NAVIGATION & SEAMANSHIP............. 12 PROFESSIONAL MARINERS................. 26

The mission of 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.

Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat Festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world!

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CELEBRATIONS, CONFERENCES & WEDDINGS Northwest 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.

HOW TO REGISTER This guide features courses and events by Northwest Maritime Center as well as many other partner organizations. Pay close attention to the “How to Register” section for each listing, or call 360.385.3628 x104 for more information. Schedules are subject to change, visit us online at www.nwmaritime.org for up to date listings.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Many thanks to our 2015 sponsors, whose generosity allows us to offer and support the many programs, events and opportunities you'll find in this program guide.

PRINCIPAL

PROMINENT

PARTNERS

Resort at Port Ludlow

WoodenBoat Magazine

Wilder Auto

Center for Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology

Port Townsend Sailing Association

Port Townsend Leader Port of Port Townsend

MV Coho Magazine Edensaw Woods

SEA Marine

First Federal Savings and Loan

PORTAL

Harbors Magazine

48° North

Port Townsend Paper Corp.

Admiral Ship Supply

Small Craft Advisor

Artshots

The Hydration Station

Barkley Sound Bags Carl’s Lumber Key City Public Theatre Goodman Sanitation

Northwest Straits Commission Port Townsend Pocket Yachters Crawford Nautical School US Maritime Academy Washington Sea Grant Rat Island Rowing & Sculling Club Chesapeake Light Craft

PRIMARY Port Townsend Brewing Company

KPTZ

Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building

Inland Waters Press

Sirens Pub

OffCenterHarbor.com

Lee Valley Tools

OlympusNet

Waggoner Cruising Guide

Rainshadow Properties

Platt Irwin/NTI

Soak on the Sound

Fisheries Supply

Pygmy Boats Cape Falcon Kayaks YMCA Northwest Outward Bound School Sound Experience Port Townsend Marine Science Center

SOS Printing Sunrise Coffee Co. Vessel Assist

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| C A L E N DA R & E V E N TS

2016 AT A GLANCE Whether it’s a program we’re putting on ourselves or helping another great organization engage people, there’s darn near always something going on here.

FEBRUARY 27 SHIPWRIGHTS’ REGATTA Hosted by Northwest Maritime Center in cooperation with the Port Townsend Sailing Association, the annual Shipwrights’ Regatta kicks off the sailing season in Port Townsend. Enjoy some crazy sailing weather, door prizes, perpetual awards and a chance to win a free haulout for two lucky racers! Boats of all construction and crew without boats welcome. $25 entry fee.

Register at www.nwmaritime.org

MARCH 4-6 RACE TO ALASKA PREP SERIES MARCH 12 SHE TELLS SEA TALES APRIL 9

MAY 1 OPENING DAY OF BOATING SEASON JUNE 3 MARITIME DISCOVERY PROGRAM COMMUNITY SHOWCASE JUNE 3-5

SPRING SYMPOSIUM

CLASSIC MARINERS’ REGATTA

Getting Underway - Systems, Technology & Maintenance

Hosted by Northwest Maritime Center in cooperation with the Port Townsend Sailing Association and now in its fourth decade, the Classic Mariners’ Regatta is for wooden sailboats of all sizes and shapes.

APRIL 23 MARITIME SWAP MEET Great bargains on tools, marine hardware, anchors, bronze fasteners, blocks and much more!

$45 entry fee. Register at www.nwmaritime.org The entry fee includes all three races, Saturday morning skippers’ meeting with coffee, Sunday awards ceremony, and free beer! Tickets to a delicious, informal Saturday night BBQ may be purchased separately.V

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C A L E N DA R & E V E N TS | 5 JUNE 11 - 12 POCKET YACHT PALOOZA Celebrate Camp Cruising Watercraft at this two-day gathering of unique small-craft designs. More than half of the 75+ boats displayed are sail-powered; others are rowed, paddled or powered by modest engines. This free public boat show goes from10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday.

Sunday morning participating boat owners will hit the water together, rowing, sailing, paddling and/or powering across Port Townsend Bay for a picnic lunch together on the beach. Bring a boat (or two) to the Pocket Yacht Palooza!

The Pocket Yacht Palooza is organized by the Port Townsend Pocket Yachters and full details are on their website: www.pocketyachters.com Registration of boats is free. For details, contact organizer Marty Loken at norseboater22@gmail.com

JUNE 22 RACE TO ALASKA PRE-RACE RUCKUS JUNE 23 RACE TO ALASKA START Sail, Row, Paddle. All The Way To Alaska. Do you have what it takes?

JULY 23 NAVIGATOR BRUNCH Join us for our annual fundraising brunch. Support youth programs, create powerful maritime experiences.

SEPTEMBER 9-11 WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL Presentations, family fun, food, beer, music and BOATS! Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat Festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world!

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NO MATTER THE SEASON, NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER IS A BUSTLING PLACE FOR MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS & GUESTS. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.

VOLUNTEER Volunteers help support our mission all year long. We have hundreds of volunteers working in the boatshop, the chandlery, and at various events throughout the year, including almost 500 volunteers for the Wooden Boat Festival alone. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get to know our organization join us!

Visit us online to learn more about volunteer roles and how to begin. www.nwmaritime.org/ volunteer

BECOME A MEMBER Membership at Northwest Maritime Center provides both a great opportunity to further maritime culture and the benefit of deepening your engagement with the maritime community. When you become a member you support innovative educational programs for students of all ages, fund our popular summer camps for children, provide maintenance and upkeep for historic wooden boats as well as our teaching fleet, and help our youth sailing teams compete and grow.

In addition to the support your membership provides, you have the chance to take advantage of our many benefits: discounted program registration, tickets to our annual Wooden Boat Festival, discounts at the Wooden Boat Chandlery, recognition in our annual report, and our monthly email newsletter to keep you up to speed on the amazing things happening here. Membership at Northwest Maritime Center means you are supporting access to the waterfront now and into the future.

Please visit www.nwmaritime.org/membership or call 360.385.3628 x117 to join today!

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DROP-IN ACTIVITIES All year long we offer free activities that are great stand-alone experiences, and will whet your appetite for more in-depth learning.

Boat rides, tours, visits to a real training simulator, fantastic lectures from renowned authors and nautical luminaries—there’s a lot to do.

WOODEN BOAT WEDNESDAYS From October through May, every third Wednesday at noon, we offer a free lecture. The list of topics is extensive­—from travelogues of cruising adventures to firsthand accounts of boatbuilding projects, and often features a nautical author presenting on their latest book. Seats are on a first come, first served basis, so come early.

Once a year the Weissblum Maritime Heritage Lecture Series brings in special speakers for evening presentations.

Check our website for details. www.nwmaritime.org

M ARK S ARAN PHO T OGRAPHY

FIRST FEDERAL COMMONS This public outdoor space in the heart of Port Townsend’s downtown waterfront is a focal point year round for community gatherings and maritime activities, from smallboat launchings and landings to seamanship demonstrations, educational programs, music performances, and uniquely Northwest receptions! The centerpiece of Northwest Maritime Center’s public outdoor space is the Compass Rose, composed of more than 1,600 pavers engraved with the names of community members and other donors whose support made this campus possible.

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eaturing more than 300 wooden boats, dozens of indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations, a who's who of wooden boat experts and thousands of wooden boat enthusiasts, there's something to do, someone to meet, or a boat to board at every turn. Expanded a little each year, the festival honors tradition while also inviting energetic debate and demonstrations on the latest innovations in boatbuilding, equipment, and skills.

The schedule of presentations, races, music, and all other events will be available online before the festival. Printed programs, packed with festival information, are available at Northwest Maritime Center several weeks before the festival weekend and at the entry.

Registration for boats and vendors opens online on April 1.

Festival FAQs, registration information and much much more at www.woodenboat.org.

Looking to stay in an RV spot? Call 360.385.3628 x104

VOLUNTEER AT THE FESTIVAL Volunteers are the heart and soul of the festival!

Dedicated and passionate volunteers put in thousands of hours to make this annual event possible.

Join our volunteer team this year!

Contact our festival volunteer coordinator at 360.385.3628 x102 or email volunteer@woodenboat.org

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WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2016

Port Townsend’s Wooden Boat Festival is the most education-packed and inspiring wooden boat event in the world.

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ADULT SAILING HIGHLY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS. A YEAR ROUND WINDY BAY AND A BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT SURROUNDED

BY THE OLYMPIC AND CASCADE MOUNTAINS. IT’S WHAT MAKES OUR LEARN-TO-SAIL PROGRAMS THE BEST IN THE REGION.

INTRODUCTION TO SAILING F R I DAY, 5 :3 0 P M - 8 : 3 0 PM

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Northwest Maritime Center

BY EMAIL registrar@nwmaritime.org

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x104

CL ASS DATES JUL 1 – AUG 26

Spend 3 hours on a 26’ keelboat, with an experienced US Sailing Instructor, sailing on Port Townsend Bay. This Friday night class gives you the opportunity to discover what sailing is all about.

All ages $60 MEMBERS | $70 GENERAL

BASIC KEELBOAT “CREW”

CL ASS DATES

SATUR DAY - S U N DAY, 9AM - 5 PM

M AY 7 & 8

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. Ages 18+

JUN 11 & 12

$315 MEMBERS | $350 GENERAL

JUL 23 & 24

JUN 25 & 26 Women- onl y s es s ion JUL 9 & 10

AUG 6 & 7 AUG 20 & 21

ANCHORING & DOCKING Learn proper anchoring & docking techniques. Call to schedule a private lesson on your own vessel.

CL ASS DATES M AY 21 OR 22

Ages 18+ $150 MEMBERS | $175 GENERAL NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER | www.nwmaritime.org | 360.385.3628

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BASIC KEELBOAT “SKIPPER”

CL ASS DATES

SATUR DAY - S U N DAY, 9AM - 5 PM

M AY 21 & 22

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!

JUN 18 & 19

Prerequisite - Basic Keelboat “Crew” $380 MEMBERS | $425 GENERAL

JUL 16 & 17 JUL 30 & 31 AUG 13 & 14 AUG 27 & 28

We teach US Sailing Certified Basic Keelboat Classes. Each student graduating from the Basic Keelboat “Skipper” Class will receive a US Sailing Membership, a Logbook and Certification Sticker that can be used around the country to rent or charter sailboats. US SAILING is the national governing association for sailing and accredits only the top schools in the country.

COMBINE “CREW” & “SKIPPER” COURSES IN ONE WEEK FOR A BASIC KEELBOAT FULL COURSE M ONDAY – F R I DAY, 9 A M - 4 PM

Receive your Basic Keelboat US Sailing Certification in one week! Learn parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking, gybing, sailing upwind and downwind, knots, navigation, reefing, safety on the water and practice crew overboard drills. The most recommended way to Learn to Sail! Ages 18+

CL ASS DATES JUN 13-17 Women- onl y s es s ion JUN 20–24 JUL 11–15 JUL 25-29 Women- onl y s es s ion AUG 8-12 AUG 22-26 Women- onl y s es s ion

$675 MEMBERS | $750 GENERAL

CUSTOM SAILING CLASSES & CHARTERS Perfect for students who want to learn to sail but don’t require a US Sailing Certification. Learn from our highly experienced instructors who will customize your lesson depending on what you personally would like to learn. Or head out on the water and let our captain take you for a ride on beautiful Port Townsend Bay. No age restrictions—bring your entire family! $60/HR FOR UP TO 2 PEOPLE | $10/HR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON 360.385.3628 | www.nwmaritime.org | NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

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NAVIGATION & SEAMANSHIP COME TO AN EVENING OR WEEKEND CLASS AND LEARN RADAR, NIGHT NAVIGATION, RULES OF THE ROAD AND MORE, USING OUR STATE-OFTHE-ART PILOTHOUSE SIMULATOR.

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Northwest Maritime Center

BY EMAIL registrar@nwmaritime. org

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x104

ONLINE www.nwmaritme.org

RADAR NAVIGATION 1 Learn to interpret the images your radar is displaying. An introduction to true and relative motion, range, bearing and what that means to you and your vessel. Hands-on radar exercises in our simulator classroom. $65 M E M B E R S | $ 7 5 GEN ERAL

2015 CL ASS DATES O C T 7, 5:30-8P M O C T 28, 5:30-8P M

2016 CL ASS DATES F EB 9, 5:30–8P M F EB 23, 5:30–8P M M AR 12, 10–12:30 O C T 22, 10–12:30

RADAR NAVIGATION 2

2015 CL ASS DATES

Build on your basic radar skills with simulated collision avoidance exercises. Use vectors, bearing lines and range rings to navigate safely. Hands-on radar exercises in our simulator classroom.

N OV 11, 5:30–8P M

$65 MEMBERS | $75 GENERAL

M AR 12, 1:30–4P M

2016 CL ASS DATES F EB 10, 5:30–8P M

O C T 22, 1:30–4P M

NIGHT NAVIGATION Learn to recognize other vessels, aids to navigation, harbor entrances and hazards at night. The class features video from our state-of-the-art Pilot House Simulator, which accurately demonstrates the lights of Puget Sound and the vessels you might encounter.

2015 CL ASS DATES O C T 14, 5:30P M - 8P M

2016 CL ASS DATES FEB 24, 5:30P M - 8P M O C T 19, 5:30P M - 8P M

$65 MEMBERS | $75 GENERAL NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER | www.nwmaritime.org | 360.385.3628

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NAVIGATION & PILOTING TUE S DAYS & T H U R S DAYS 5:30PM - 8 P M

2015 CL ASS DATES N OV 3, 5, 10 & 12

2016 CL ASS DATES

This program focuses on chart reading, navigational aids, navigation tools, compass use, latitude and longitude, dead-reckoning, triangulation, tides and currents, and trip planning. Includes paper chart navigation, tides and currents, and rules of the road.

AP R 5, 7, 12 & 14

$135 MEMBERS | $150 GENERAL

PAPER CHART NAVIGATION This one-day, 6+ hour class focuses on chart reading, aids to navigation, compass use, latitude and longitude, plotting fixes, and dead reckoning. $90 MEMBERS | $100 GENERAL

MARINE WEATHER CLASS Gain a fundamental understanding of weather, its interaction with the sea, as well as squalls, fronts, storms, atmospheric pressure, global wind patterns and how they influence the planning and execution of your sail, locally and globally. ASA’s Weather Endorsement teaches the practical application of both atmospheric science and oceanography in relation to sailing. Anyone who ventures onto the water will find merit in this class.

2016 CL ASS DATES O C T 15 SATURDAY 9:30AM –4:30P M

2016 CL ASS DATES M AR 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 TUESDAYS & TH URSDAYS 6:30–8P M

Registration fee includes the textbook and workbook $270 MEMBERS | $300 GENERAL

CUSTOM PILOTHOUSE CLASSES Get a group of 6-8 folks together and we’ll schedule a class for you on your schedule!

CONTACT US FOR DETAILS

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NEW! ESSENTIALS OF SAFE NAVIGATION An 8-hour course that introduces you to all of 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 8 hour class on a Saturday, or online in four 2-hour evening sessions.

2015 CL ASS DATES O C T. 17, 9AM -5P M N OV 24, 9AM -5P M

2016 CL ASS DATES FEB 20, 9AM -5P M M AR 19, 9AM -5P M AP R 16, 9AM -5P M

ONS I TE C L A S S F E E : $135 MEMBERS | $150 GENERAL ONL I NE C L A S S F E E : $100 MEMBERS | $120 GENERAL

ONLINE CL ASS DATES JAN 12, 14, 19 & 21 M AY 16, 17, 23 & 24 O C T 11, 13, 18 & 20

Online classes are taught in four 2-hour evening sessions, 6pm-8pm.

RACE TO ALASKA PREP SERIES M A RC H 4 - 6 , 2 016

A series of classes designed to help future R2AK participants hone their skills.

Topics will include: small boat navigation and dead reckoning, night navigation, tides and currents, voyage planning, resource management, small space systems and radio usage. There will also be a “Lessons Learned” component and panel discussions with last year’s race participants. Specific classes, instructors and costs will be confirmed and posted online in December 2015.

See www.r2ak.com for more info.

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RACE TO ALASKA 750 miles - $10k prize - no support no motors - sail, row, paddle

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

We’ll guarantee blisters, mild hypothermia, and the cathartic elation that comes from accomplishing something others would call impossible.

FIRST PRIZE $10,000

(SECOND PRIZE IS A SET OF STEAK KNIVES)

JUNE 23 2016 JOIN US FOR THE STARTING GUN: Port Townsend, Washington REGISTER HERE: racetoalaska.com 360.385.3628 | www.nwmaritime.org | NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

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T H E WO O D E N B OAT F O U N DAT I O N B OATS H O P

THE WOODEN BOAT FOUNDATION BOATSHOP In the boatshop, education and access are the focus.

Perhaps you need a dry and well-equipped shop to do your off-season maintenance or a major rebuild.

Boat owners and professional shipwrights can take advantage of shop programs that allow them to use high quality tools and shop space.

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Wooden Boat Foundation Boatshop.

BY EMAIL registrar@nwmaritime.org

INTRODUCTION TO SHOP TOOLS

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x104

SATUR DAY, 9 A M - 5 P M

This class covers the uses, operation and safety concerns of the most common boatshop tools. It’s your chance to learn how to safely use a tablesaw, joiner, thickness planer, bandsaw, router, miter saw and drill press. Also covered will be the basic steps in milling rough lumber and handling plywood.

JAN 16

$50 MEMBERS | $75 GENERAL, INCLUDES ONE ADDITIONAL DAY OF BOATSHOP DAY USE PROGRAM

N OV 5

INTRODUCTION TO BOATBUILDING From shop tool and hand tool use and maintenance, to different methods of construction (traditional and contemporary), this course provides an introduction to joinery, fasteners (types, selection and use), selecting the appropriate wood and milling rough lumber, plywood, finishes, glues, epoxies, and more.

An excellent primer for home hobbyists, wooden boat owners and those planning a vocational education. Also a great prelude to one of our weeklong “build your own boat” classes. $175 MEMBERS | $200 GENERAL

2016 CL ASS DATES

AP R 16 AUG 6

2016 CL ASS DATES SEP 23-25 FRIDAY - SUNDAY 9AM - 5P M

No experience necessary.

Students need to be comfortable being on their feet all day. Personal vision, hearing and lung protection (dust mask is fine), comfortable, thicksoled closed-toe shoes are required.

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T H E WO O D E N B OAT F O U N DAT I O N B OATS H O P

COMMUNITY BOATSHOP Northwest 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 boatbuilders in the local community.

DAY USE PROGRAM Successful completion of the Introduction to Shop Tools class will allow students access to rent the tools in the boatshop. An excellent way to get projects completed without having to go out and purchase large and expensive tools. Both professional woodworkers and hobby enthusiasts can benefit from this program.

The Day Use Program is intended for tool use onsite only; tools may not be borrowed or removed from the shop.

DAY USE FEE IS $25/DAY AND MUST BE SCHEDULED AT LEAST ONE DAY IN ADVANCE.

BOATSHOP SPACE Need to rebuild that broken spar or replace a few soft planks in your spitsgatter but don’t have enough space in your living room? We can help! We provide comfortable shop and bench space, as well as use of stationary tools, for a wide variety of individual projects on a case-by-case basis. This is the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty, take advantage of use of tools you don’t own, finish (or start) that project, and soak up the knowledge and charm of the boatshop’s salty shipwrights.

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TO LEARN MORE Contact Boatshop Manager Scott Jones

BY EMAIL boatshop@nwmaritime.org

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x123

VOLUNTEER IN THE BOATSHOP Spend some time lending a helping hand and learning new skills.

Whether you have interest in chipping in on the offseason maintenance of our fleet boats or assisting in kids programs, there are many opportunities to learn and get involved in the shop. Contact Boatshop Manager Scott Jones to learn more about volunteer opportunities in the boatshop.

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BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT BUILD THE BOAT OF YOUR DREAMS ALONGSIDE EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

BUILD A WOODEN KAYAK M ONDAY - S U N DAY, 9 AM - 5 PM

Build a beautiful Pygmy wooden kayak! Under the guidance of professional boatbuilders, learn the stitch-and-glue construction process to assemble a kayak and gain the skills to complete the finish work at home. By the end of this class you will take your new kayak home, where the final construction steps and varnish application will be completed.

This is a great opportunity for a couple or a parent/child combo to build a kayak together. Some basic tools are required.

TUITION: $800 / ADDITIONAL STUDENT $200 MATERIALS: VARIES DEPENDING ON MODEL

CL ASS DATES

HOW TO REGISTER Contact Pygmy Boats

ONLINE www.pygmyboats.com

BY PHONE 360.385.6143

M A R 21 - 27 J UNE 2 0 - 2 6 SE PT. 2 6 - O C T. 2 N OV. 7 - 13

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BUILD A SURFBOARD TH UR S DAY - S U N DAY, 8AM-5 PM

In this 4-day class, Grain Surfboards builders will guide you through the steps of building and shaping your own hollow-wooden surfboard. You’ll learn basic surfboard design concepts, the simple application of steam to manipulate wood into shapes, adhesive applications, elements of edge tool work, glassing and effective use of epoxy.

Each student arriving on day one will start with a board that has the frames installed. Students team up day one to build the rails, and then spend the remaining 3 days completing, shaping and sanding their own board. By the end of day four, you’ll have your own board, ready to glass. Instruction of glassing techniques and materials are included for students to finish their boards at home.

HOW TO REGISTER Contact Grain Surfboards

ONLINE www.grainsurfboards.com

BY PHONE 207.457.5313

Tuition includes materials, instruction, breakfast & lunch!

TUITION: $1775

CL ASS DATES M AY 9- 15

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BUILD A SCAMP M ONDAY T H ROU GH F R IDAY F OR T WO W EEKS 8A M - 5 P M

SCAMP is a simple, stalwart small boat in the genre of the mini micro cruiser/daysailor. There seems to be “something” about some boats, a something that goes beyond form or function. SCAMP is one of these and is unique in many ways that speak to a balance of form and function evidenced by her good manners. In SCAMP Camp we work for ten days to assemble your boat to the planked stage. The course is instructed by Howard Rice and SCAMP’s designer John Welsford. Builders leave the NWMC with a highly accurate hull and the skills needed to finish their boat.

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Howard Rice & John Welsford

BY EMAIL thepocketyacht@gmail.com

ONLINE thepocketyacht.com

2016 DATES AUGUS T 22 - SEP TEM BER 2

SCAMP Features: Water Ballast Tank • Offset Centerboard • Massive Flotation/Stowage • Cuddy Cabin • Kickup Rudder • Flat Bottom and Skegs for Beaching • Voluminous Stowage Lockers 8’ 3” • Cockpit Sole Single Berth • Cockpit Seats Convert to Double Berth TUITION: $1,900 / MATERIALS: $800 / SCAMP KIT: $2,300

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SPRING SYMPOSIUM A PR I L 8 - 10 , 2 016

Back by popular demand! If you’ve been dreaming of casting off those dock lines and heading out to sea—or just out to the bay—adventure is calling.

Join like-minded mariners at the Northwest Maritime Center for the 4th Annual Spring Boating Symposium for inspiration, education and skills development. There are great practical presentations and awe-inspiring sea stories. The whole weekend has an air of excitement and celebration.

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Northwest Maritime Center

ONLINE www.nwmaritime.org

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x104

Classes include topics such as Radar, Electronic Navigation Apps, Marine Weather, Storm Sailing, Voyage Planning and lots of other great information for cruisers.

CHECK THE WEBSITE AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR TO SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF CLASSES, INSTRUCTORS AND PRICES.

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SUMMER CAMPS

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

M E S S I N G A B O U T I N B O ATS DATES

9AM - 12PM

1PM - 4PM

JUNE 27 - JULY 1

LI’L SCUPPERS

LI’L SCUPPERS

JULY 4 - 8

JUNIOR MARINERS

JULY 11 - 15 JULY 18-22

JUNIOR PIRATES LI’L SCUPPERS

LI’L SCUPPERS

JULY 25-29

JUNIOR SHIPWRIGHTS

AUGUST 1 - 5

JUNIOR DISCOVERERS

AUGUST 8 - 12 AUGUST 15-19

JUNIOR MARINERS LI’L SCUPPERS

AUGUST 22 - 26

LI’L SCUPPERS

JUNIOR PIRATES

AUGUST 17 A-21L E A R N T O S A I L DATES

9AM - 12PM

1PM - 4PM

JUNE 27 - JULY 1

BEGINNING SAILING

INTERMEDIATE SAILING

JULY 4 - 8

BEGINNING SAILING

BEGINNING SAILING

JULY 11 - 15

BEGINNING SAILING

INTERMEDIATE SAILING

JULY 18 - 22

BEGINNING SAILING

INTERMEDIATE SAILING

JULY 25-29

BEGINNING SAILING

ADVANCED SAILING

AUGUST 1 - 5

BEGINNING SAILING

INTERMEDIATE SAILING

AUGUST 8 - 12

BEGINNING SAILING

ADVANCED SAILING

AUGUST 15 - 19

BEGINNING SAILING

INTERMEDIATE SAILING

AUGUST 22 - 26

GIRLS ONLY CLASS

ADVANCED SAILING INTENSIVES

H OW TO R E G I S T E R ONLINE

BY EMAIL

BY PHONE

www.nwmaritime. org

registrar@nwmaritime. org

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LEARN TO SAIL

LI’L SCUPPERS

BEGINNING SAILING

The perfect entry-level program for building self-confidence and basic boating skills in a fun maritime environment. Students drive powerboats, scavenge the beaches for treasure, row, build toy boats and sail on big boats.

Start from scratch – learn the parts of the boat, points of sail, tacking and gibing. Get on the water the very first day in our fleet of Optimists. AGES 8 -16

AGES 5 - 7 $120 MEMBERS | $135 GENERAL

JUNIOR MARINERS Take to the sea learning the crafts and songs of a savvy sailor bound for imaginary destinations around the globe! Students explore local boat shops, search for messages in a bottle, sail large sailboats, row and drive wooden power boats. AGES 7 - 10 $250 MEMBERS | $280 GENERAL.

JUNIOR DISCOVERERS Explore the rich marine and tidal life in Port Townsend Bay! Discover our world through beach walks, boat trips, and a visit to the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.

$165 MEMBERS | $180 GENERAL

INTERMEDIATE SAILING Put the wind in your sails and go where you want. Trim your jib and steer your boat fast, master knots, and learn the rules of the road on our Vanguard 14s. AGES 8 - 16 Prerequisite: Beginner Class. $165 MEMBERS | $180 GENERAL

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

AGES 10 - 18

Prerequisite: Intermediate Class. $165 MEMBERS | $180 GENERAL

ADVANCED SAILING INTENSIVE

$250 MEMBERS | $280 GENERAL.

Spend ALL DAY at the helm of your own boat on journeys as well as around the race course. The best way to build strong sailing skills that last. AGES 10 - 18

JUNIOR SHIPWRIGHTS

Prerequisite: Advanced Class

Build a 10’ boat and launch it! Learn how boats float through exciting games, build and race small toy boats, and learn from our own shipwrights in the boatshop. AGES 7 - 10

$265 MEMBERS | $295 GENERAL.

AGES 7 - 10

$250 MEMBERS | $280 GENERAL.

JUNIOR PIRATES Get underway with a scurvy crew! Discover the real history of pirates through stories, treasure hunts and captaining your own vessel. It’s a HARRRRRRD life on the sea but we manage to have boatloads of fun. A summer highlight!

AGES 7 - 10

$250 MEMBERS | $280 GENERAL.

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L O N G B OAT A DV E N T U R E S

LONGBOAT ADVENTURES

ADVENTURE LIES OVER THE HORIZON, AND THESE EXPEDITIONS ARE YOUR WAY TO GET THERE.

NORTHWEST SAILING EXPEDITION TO LEARN MORE In the late 1700s the first navigational charts of the Pacific Northwest were created by explorers rowing and sailing longboats through wild and tidal seas in search of the Northwest Passage. Today those same boats are used for voyages of personal discovery and instructing on leadership and technical skills that are applicable both on and off the water.

Contact Northwest Outward Bound School

ONLINE www.nwobs.org

BY PHONE 828.239.2359

Northwest Maritime Center is proud to partner with Northwest Outward Bound School for another year of Outward Bound Longboat Seamanship courses in the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. With the quality of instruction that Outward Bound is known for, students voyage into one of the most scenic archipelagos in the world and along the way learn sailing, rowing, navigation, anchoring, natural history and leadership skills. In addition to technical skills, Northwest Outward Bound instructors teach and facilitate the interpersonal skills that allow the group to function effectively as a team. Successful completion of this course demands mastery of skills, trust, fitness, confidence, tenacity, leadership, initiative and compassion. An incredible way to get out and learn on the water!

COURSES ARE 10 - 14 DAYS. AGES 16 - 22

SPIRIT OF CREW - ADULT TEAM BUILDING Northwest Maritime Center offers unique team building programs for businesses or other adult groups! Utilizing our historic longboats as a platform, these programs offer an unforgettable opportunity to foster trust, team work, communication and connection among co-workers.

Participants are given challenges aboard the longboat and on shore that allow every member of the team to realize their importance in the group’s success. These challenges stimulate creative problem solving and allow participants opportunities to try different roles. Half to full day programs are available. Our Pilothouse Simulator is also available to incorporate into team building programs.

TO LEARN MORE Contact the Northwest Maritime Center.

BY EMAIL teambuilding@nwmaritime.org

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x109

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SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS

Northwest Maritime Center offers a variety of program options that provide opportunities for maritime-themed, hands-on learning. Our programs take advantage of Port Townsend and the Salish Sea’s rich cultural and natural history as a way to engage students in learning. Students can learn to row, sail, navigate and work as a team aboard several different vessels. We also offer land-based seamanship and mariner’s skills programs utilizing our waterfront campus, including our Pilothouse Simulator and boatshop. Students can learn boatbuilding skills and build a boat as a team in one week.

Our fleet of boats includes longboats, Thunderbird sailboats and a hundredyear-old converted lifeboat. Our longboats are replicas of Captain Vancouver’s ships’ longboats that are incredible learning and teambuilding platforms. They include 8 rowing stations and 3 sails. These boats can be used on overnight voyages of up to two weeks in length as well as half or full day programs.

Options include day and multi-day programs with overnight stays in Port Townsend and overnight voyages aboard our historic longboats. We are also able to design custom programs that meet your school or group’s needs.

JOINT SCHOOL PROGRAMMING WITH PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER AND SOUND EXPERIENCE TO LEARN MORE Imagine your students taking the helm of a 100-year-old tall ship, assembling the skeleton of a gray whale, and rowing and sailing aboard a historic longboat. Northwest Maritime Center’s partnerships with Sound Experience (Schooner Adventuress) and Port Townsend Marine Science Center provide opportunities to fully engage students with our rich regional resources in a captivating and rigorous learning environment.

Contact the Northwest Maritime Center.

BY EMAIL schoolprograms@nwmaritime.org

BY PHONE 360.385.3628 x109

Sound Experience sails the historic 101’ Schooner Adventuress to educate, inspire, and empower an inclusive community to make a difference for the future of our marine environment. www.soundexp.org Port Townsend Marine Science Center, located at Fort Worden State Park, offers unique hands-on experiences in the marine sciences. The facility features a Marine Exhibit with local, live animals in aquariums and touch tanks as well as a Natural History Exhibit highlighting scientific investigation and conservation. www.ptmsc.org 360.385.3628 | www.nwmaritime.org | NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

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MASTERS, MATES, PILOTS & ENGINEERS: CRAWFORD NAUTICAL SCHOOL HAS YOU COVERED For over 90 years Crawford Nautical School has been training mariners from all areas of sea-going life—deep sea, coastal and inland waters.

PILOTHOUSE SIMULATOR Northwest Maritime Center is home to a state-ofthe-art TRANSAS maritime simulator. Much like a flight simulator, this is a tool designed for training professional mariners for their roles as officers in charge of a watch and for radar use, navigation and ship handling. Our simulator utilizes the same training software used by all maritime colleges in the US, and is the only one that trains both professional and recreational mariners. If you are serious about learning, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Crawford Nautical School.

ONLINE www.crawfordnautical.com

BY PHONE 206.667.9377

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ELECTRONIC CHART AND DISPLAY INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) This USCG-approved course meets the training requirements for an STCW endorsement in both the operational and management level use of ECDIS. Mariners serving aboard vessels 500 tons or more to which STCW applies and fitted with an ECDIS must obtain this endorsement prior to December 31, 2016 to renew their USCG credentials.

2016 CL ASSES JAN 25-29 FEB 29-M AR 4 AP R 4-8 M AY 23-27 JUL 18-22 SEP T 12-16 O C T 10-14 N OV 14-18 DEC 12-16

AUTOMATIC RADAR PLOTTING AIDS (ARPA) This USCG-approved course satisfies the USCG training requirements for STCW Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) for both operational and management levels. This course satisfies the competencies of Table A II/1 of the STCW code and the “use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation”.

RADAR OBSERVER UNLIMITED This USCG approved course meets the training requirements for Radar Observer (Unlimited). This course covers the theory of radar wave propagation, the basic use of radar and radar plotting for collision avoidance and navigation.

CL ASS DATES Dates are TBD – please check our website. Classes may occasionally be scheduled by request; please contact us if you are interested in this class.

CL ASS DATES Dates are TBD – please check our website. Classes may occasionally be scheduled by request; please contact us if you are interested in this class.

360.385.3628 | www.nwmaritime.org | NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

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MARINE WEATHER Learn about the relationship between atmospheric pressure and wind, key features of low-pressure systems, strong offshore wind systems in the Northwest and how to avoid them, how 500mb wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” and more. $60 CL ASS DATES SATUR DAY OC TOB E R 3 , 2 015 , 9 AM - 4 PM.

COAST GUARD APPROVED FIRST AID AT SEA COURSE This two-day Coast Guard Approved course covers CPR, safety, hypothermia, patient assessment, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, backboarding, immobilization, choking, severed limbs, first aid kits and more. $100 GENERAL PUBLIC / $50 FOR COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN

CL ASS DATES WE D NES DAY, D E C E MB ER2 , 2 015 9 AM - 5 PM TH UR S DAY, F E B RUA RY 2 5 , 2 016 9 AM - 5 PM

Washington Sea Grant, established in 1968 is part of a National Network of 30 Sea Grant Colleges administered by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Washington Sea Grant has a satellite office in Port Townsend that provides technical assistance to commercial fishermen and recreational boaters in areas such as safety training, marine refrigeration, marine electrical and more.

HOW TO REGISTER Offered by Washington Sea Grant

ONLINE

MARINE CORROSION PROTECTION This hands-on course for professional mariners and boat owners (both commercial and recreational) covers galvanic corrosion of aluminum, steel and bronze; crevice corrosion of stainless steel; poultice corrosion of aluminum; potential monitoring systems for aluminum & bronze; advantages and disadvantages of different types of anodes; test methods for detecting AC & DC stray current and more. $60

www.wsg.washington.edu

BY EMAIL sfisken@u.washington.edu

BY PHONE 360.379.5610 x204

CL ASS DATES SATUR DAY, F E B RUA RY 13 , 2 016 9 AM - 4 PM NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER | www.nwmaritime.org | 360.385.3628

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GET YOUR CAPTAIN’S LICENSE WITH UNITED STATES MARITIME ACADEMY

The first evening (Jan 11) is an information evening open to all and free of charge.

Capt. Sanders will discuss all aspects of the licensing process, documenting sea time and the USMA class.

A Q&A session will follow and registering for class will be possible at that time for those who have not already registered.

HOW TO REGISTER Contact Capt. Jeff Sanders

ONLINE www.usmaritime.us

BY EMAIL usma@olypen.com

BY PHONE

Unites States Maritime Academy has been training captains since 1987. The licensing classes are spread out over 8 weeks, meeting evenings to allow for work schedules. USMA prides itself in its unique style and educational approach. Captain Sanders will guide you through the entire licensing process, including the gathering and documenting of sea time and Coast Guard application evaluation procedures. $1375 (INCLUDES TEXTS, MATERIALS, TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND CG PAPERWORK PREP. DISCOUNT COUPONS ARE AVAILABLE ONE MONTH PRIOR TO START AT NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER.

CL ASS DATES JAN 11 - MAR 3 MON DAYS , WED N ES DAYS & TH URSDAYS 6 PM - 9 :3 0 PM

CAPTAIN’S LICENSE RENEWAL This one-day approved class allows you to renew your license (OUPV & Master to 100 Ton) without submitting sea time requirements to USCG! $250

CL ASS DATES FEB 2 0 SAT URDAY, 9 AM - 5 :3 0 PM

360.385.4852

360.385.3628 | www.nwmaritime.org | NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER

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LEARN TO ROW WITH THE RAT ISLAND ROWING & 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.

FEE INCLUDES 8 SESSIONS (20 HOURS) OF INSTRUCTION AND ONE FREE MONTH OF ROWING AFTER COURSE COMPLETION.

DATES DATE S WI L L B E P O S T E D ON LIN E IN 2 016

TO LEARN MORE Contact the Rat Island Rowing & Sculling Club

ONLINE www.ratislandrowing.com

BY EMAIL ratislandrowingandsculling@ googlegroups.com

FIRST AID & FIRE SAFETY WHILE AT SEA Fire, First Aid, Flares! Rescues at sea, man overboard, hypothermia… spend the day practicing all sorts of boating safety situations hands-on with experts in fire and sea rescue techniques. Learn it before you are in a crisis, and feel confident in your ability to handle emergencies at sea. This 8-hour program includes maritime-oriented, USCG-approved first aid and CPR certification, fire safety and suppression onboard, and basic boat-based water rescue skills. Participants are involved throughout the day, gaining comfort and confidence with skills and equipment. Includes first aid certification, textbook, and course materials.

FULL DAY - 9AM – 4PM (LUNCH 12-1) $70/PERSON INCLUDING TEXT AND MATERIALS

DATES WE D NES DAY, O C TO B E R 21, 2 015 SATUR DAY, M A RC H 19 , 2 016 WE D NES DAY, M AY 18 , 2 016 SATUR DAY, OC TOB E R 2 2 , 2 016

TO LEARN MORE Contact Jordan D. Pollack

BY EMAIL jdpollack@gmail.com

ONLINE www.jordandpollack.com

BY PHONE 360.385.2308

NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER | www.nwmaritime.org | 360.385.3628

CELEBRATIONS &

CONF E RE N C ES H O S T YO U R E V E N T AT N O R T H W E S T M A R I T I M E C E N T E R Northwest 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.

Spectacular mountain and saltwater views

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High ceilings and wood floors

For rates and availability:

Expansive decks and outdoor commons Catering kitchen, wireless high-speed Internet access and extensive A/V equipment included

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Our facilities are ADA welcoming and accessible.

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Davey & Co. Classic Bronze Hardware - line & Blocks Copper Fasteners - Nautical books - Galleyware Nautical Gifts and Toys - Apparel & Outerwear Every purchase supports Northwest Maritime Center’s educational programs.

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