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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102325 - October Ships LogALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. What's going on along our saltwater shores ⚓ <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/07ea115f-98cf-147d-d095-7d18ac95380b.png> October 2025 Welcome to the monthly newsletter from Maritime Washington! We hope you had an incredible summer exploring maritime events and festivals across the region. As the tides shift and the seasons change, don't fear: there's still plenty to do along our shores, and we're excited to guide you though a fall filled with maritime heritage and exploration. In this issue, we're proud to feature our ongoing Working Waterfronts series highlighting the vibrant maritime trades in Anacortes. Keep scrolling to find our events list and go for a spooky Halloween paddle or a fascinating maritime presentation near you. As always, you can find more maritime adventures and captivating stories at maritimewa.org <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c 69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=65fe18a9bd&e=87155efd5d> . <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/f6aaf78a-5068-5b41-9ecd-3afaf99d7aed.jpg> Working Waterfront: Emerald Marine Carpentry In Anacortes, this business is passing traditional trades to the next generation. Learn How <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=efee494e63&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/6e6a446a-18ce-0521-d668-ac7db0a6bd49.jpg> Working Waterfront: Dakota Creek Industries Three generations, one family, one shipyard. Meet Them <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=daba8c27ef&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/c16c5fdb-d8e1-5412-606b-7d57b521fd66.jpg> Itinerary: Soaking in the San Juan Islands Fall is one of the best times to avoid the crowds. Plan Your Visit <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=60462639fb&e=87155efd5d> Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events One Ocean Week <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=2d39e84ab4&e=87155efd5d> Monday through Sunday, October 20-26, various times, Seattle * One Ocean Week Seattle is a region-wide and international gathering to accelerate solutions for a sustainable, inclusive maritime future. Hosted by Washington Maritime Blue, the week will include a visit from the historic tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl to raise awareness and share knowledge about the crucial importance of the ocean for a sustainable future on a global scale. Diving Ancient Shipwrecks Presentation <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=b3a2c48151&e=87155efd5d> Friday, October 24, 6:00 pm, Gig Harbor * Lisa Briggs, underwater archaeologist, scientist, and National Geographic Explorer, will share a captivating presentation with the Harbor History Museum exploring ancient shipwrecks along the Croatian coast and the groundbreaking science revealing their hidden stories in Gig Harbor. You can also catch Lisa presenting on “A Pirate’s Life" at Benaroya Hall in Seattle <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=ddd72fdee2&e=87155efd5d> (Oct. 26-28) and Field Hall in Port Angeles <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track /click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=224cb5353b&e=87155efd5d> (Oct 30) as part of National Geographic Live. Kwentuhan/Storytime: Intergenerational Community Building <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=08cd8d8c9d&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, October 25, 1:00-3:30 pm, Seattle * Celebrate Filipino American History Month at Wing Luke Museum with live multigenerational interviews guided by KUOW reporter Ruby de Luna and emcee Sameth Mell. They’ll share effective interview tips for gathering your own family history. Trick or Treat the Seaport <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=1260be1c29&e=87155efd5d> Sunday, October 26, 12:00-3:00 pm, Tacoma * Throw on your most creative costume and paddle the Thea Foss Waterway for Halloween at the Grit City Costume Paddle with Foss Waterway Seaport. Activities will include spooky science, touch tanks, holiday-themed arts and crafts, and candy. Costume Paddle will start at 2:00 pm. Halloween Bash and Public Sail <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=1a3c5837df&e=87155efd5d> Sunday, October 26, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Seattle * Join the Center for Wooden Boats for candy boats, storytime, crafts, and family activities, with their last Public Sail of the season! Thanks to sponsorship from Maritime Washington National Heritage Area and 4Culture, you can also hop aboard a free ride on the historic steamship Virginia V <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=1915d 9a287&e=87155efd5d> . Sign-ups for all sails begin at 10:00 am and are first-come, first-served. Maritime History Walking Tours <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=a363ab1061&e=87155efd5d> Sunday, October 26, 2:00-3:30 pm, Olympia * Discover the stories of the working waterfront that helped shape Olympia on a guided walking tour with the Olympia Arts and Heritage Alliance Museum and South Sound Maritime Heritage Association. <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=51934aa76f&e=87155efd5d> "The Captain's a Woman!" A Tale of Historic Marine Achievements <https://preservewa.us2.lis t-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=063a1d6adc&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, October 30, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Bellingham * Retired Master Mariner and Woman on the Waterfront feature Deborah Dempsey <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=44ddc16ce1&e=87155efd5d> illuminates the history of women mariners as she shares her experiences in the merchant marine and in her recreational endeavors at sea. Using stories, photos, and memorabilia, she provides historic context for a 50-year career that includes a gender barrier-breaking string of accomplishments Puget Sound's Golden Age of Yachting— <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=2c49870e9c&e=87155efd5d> Photography of Ken Ollar <https://preservewa.us2.list -manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=cc428b9b08&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, November 6, 6:00-7:00 pm, Gig Harbor * Gig Harbor BoatShop volunteers and project coordinators Richard Gray and Jan Hein will be speaking about photographer Ken Ollar’s life and work, capturing iconic shots of wooden boats as they were built and launched, raced, and cruised. Guided Naturalist Walk on the Weatherwax Trail <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=9a5a26f726&e=87155efd5d> Sunday, November 16, 1:00-2:00 pm, Ocean Shores * Join Diane, Coastal Interpretive Center-trained naturalist, for a guided walk of the Weatherwax Natural Area to learn about the nature and culture of the landscape as they have evolved together over time. This event is geared for children and adults and will involve approximately one hour of easy walking. Pints, Myths, and Maritime Spirits <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=761d0f1d97&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, November 13, 5:30-7:00 pm, Gig Harbor * Journey through Gig Harbor’s maritime history and lore, starting and ending with local craft beverages (included with walking tour ticket), all while walking just 0.5 mile on a tour offered by the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance. Cider and Sails <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=94f8f91be3&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, November 15, 3:00-6:00 pm, Tacoma * A brand-new Foss Waterway Seaport maritime celebration and museum fundraiser. This signature event will feature some of the best ciders from the Puget Sound area in support of the Seaport. Klondike: The Last Adventure <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=531ccbeb27&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, November 29, 1:00 and 2:00 pm, Seattle * Developed in partnership with the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park-Seattle Unit <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=5ae5721a31&e=87155efd5d > , Living Voices presents archival footage and live performance to illustrate the story of one young woman who leaves her past behind to join thousands of other miners in the stampede north, braving a dangerous journey into unknown territory in the hopes of a new and better life Washington Fishermen's Convention <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=13a2a5d555&e=87155efd5d> December 4 - December 8, times TBA, Westport * The Washington Fishermen’s Convention is a five-day learning and networking opportunity for both new and experienced fishermen, featuring a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Drill Instructor and Fishermen’s First Aid at Sea training, followed by networking opportunities, educational sessions, community meals, and a one-day on-water sea trial for new fishermen on a commercial fishing vessel. Maritime Folknet Performances <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=f073c97fdc&e=87155efd5d> Various dates, times, and locations * Performers with the Maritime Folknet perform sea chanteys, host workshops, and perform at concerts that celebrate traditional and contemporary maritime music around the Puget Sound area. Maritime Classes at Northwest Maritime <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=cf3a8a8913&e=87155efd5d> Various days and times, October through December, Port Townsend and Online * Classes include navigation, docking, boater safety education, tides and currents, and more. Interested in sharing your event or program in a future issue of this newsletter? Maritime Washington partners have the opportunity to add to this list! Visit our website <https://preservewa.us2.lis t-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=8ef8736b20&e=87155efd5d> to learn how to become a partner. 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