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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092225 Stem to Stern_ September 2025ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Stay up to date with the latest news from Northwest Maritime! View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/nwmaritime/stem-to-stern-september2025?e=a442042d8d> <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=0e41c66b88&e=a442042d8d> <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=082c333550&e=a442042d8d> 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 presentations, music and dancing, and the kind of community spirit you can only find here in Port Townsend. Now that the sails are furled and the docks are quiet again, we want to take a moment to reflect and to say thank you. The Wooden Boat Festival exists because of you—our vibrant, dedicated, boat-loving community. Whether you joined us as a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, presenter, boat owner, or guest, you are what brings this event to life. Together, we’ve created more than just a festival—it’s a labor of love that celebrates tradition, craftsmanship, and connection. A few special shout-outs... Keep Reading <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=28cbd744d6&e=a442042d8d> <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=bf1e71f8aa&e=a442042d8d> Learn More & Register <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=e44108f945&e=a442042d8d> <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=cfe7f714ad&e=a442042d8d> Learn More & Register <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=5ff3612144&e=a442042d8d> The Countdown Begins: 2026 Race Dates Announced <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=29b3e78549&e=a442042d8d> Mark your calendars—Race to Alaska <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=a7510b752a&e=a442042d8d> and SEVENTY48 <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com /track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=35255f1700&e=a442042d8d> 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 your grit. Race to Alaska follows: Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 5 AM from Port Townsend. Two stages... Keep Reading <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=2b368e2d32&e=a442042d8d> Dead Diesel? Figure Out Why By Meredith Anderson <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=34b19a0b53&e=a442042d8d> It’s a bright, beautiful late summer day and you’re out on the water. There isn’t a lick of wind and perhaps a decent current, which means you are depending on your faithful iron sail to take you to the next destination. It seems like “smooth sailing” when suddenly—silence. That trusty iron sail of yours has come to a rather abrupt stop, and you now... Keep Reading <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=df887ea0de&e=a442042d8d> <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=05f4d7ce7b&e=a442042d8d> Donate today—equip the next generation of mariners <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=8cf1338bd1&e=a442042d8d> Upcoming Classes & Events These popular classes sell out—register soon! <https://nwmaritime.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb069e2ef93881d477105d51f&id=a763e1f16f&e=a442042d8d> Tides & Currents in the Salish Sea October 7–8 | 6:30 PM–8 PM Tides and currents are a huge part of boating in our local waters. Learn the skills to navigate our local waterways with confidence. 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