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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101124 - 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 2024 Welcome to the bi-monthly newsletter from Maritime Washington! We hope you had the chance to enjoy some of the fantastic maritime events and festivals across the region over the past two months. As the tides shift and the season change, we're excited to guide you though a fall season filled with maritime heritage and exploration. In this newsletter, meet Ava Karr, a seaplane pilot navigating Washington's waters, explore stunning photos from a hidden 120-year-old Ballard shipyard, and get inspired to visit popular maritime destinations as the crowds dissipate during the cooler months. Plus, don't miss our events list to find a spooky maritime-themed experience in time for Halloween! Find all this and more in this month's newsletter or at maritimewa.org <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=fc417d0f89&e=87155efd5d> . <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/ebb08c43-6564-856d-6c8e-4a94331522c0.jpg> Women on the Waterfront: Ava Karr The ultimate expression of travel freedom? Landing wherever there's water. Read More <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=f2adbf5127&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/0cc1ce7f-f9d0-f0e6-50a8-e542f17c0f81.jpg> Ten Maritime Heritage Activities in Port Townsend Explore this historic port city with the help of our itinerary. Explore Here <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=aeddffb71a&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/4693653e-81c4-0415-8913-30cab7b7c6d6.jpg> Photo Story: Marine Fluid Systems In operation for 120 years, this shipyard is one of Seattle's best-kept secrets. See <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=edd6e6b5ef&e=87155efd5d> More <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id =de01cb19ae&e=87155efd5d> <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/d8cb2c17-5879-614e-90c3-2dac84422090.jpg> Itinerary: Soaking in the San Juans Fall is one of the best times toavooid the crowds in this visit this popular locale. Read More <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=62628a7f68&e=87155efd5d> Upcoming Maritime Heritage Events The Dungeness Crab Festival <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=38721f2db3&e=87155efd5d> Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13, various times, Port Angeles * The Dungeness Crab Festival celebrates our region’s rich cultures and heritage, diverse Olympic Coast cuisine, and local environmental initiatives. The festival is centered around the Crab Central Tent known as “The Claw,” which stretches onto Port Angeles City Pier. Archeology of the Sequim Prairie <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=efffff39b3&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, October 12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Sequim * At the new Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Library, North Olympic History Center Executive Director David Brownell will discuss some of the archaeological sites of Sequim Prairie and what these sites tell us about cultural adaptations to climate change and traditional ecological knowledge. Public Sails aboard Schooner Adventuress <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=5a3d95baf8&e=87155efd5d> Sunday, October 13, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Tacoma * No sailing experience is required to explore Puget Sound and learn about our unique marine environment while sailing aboard the historic schooner Adventuress. West End Maritime Heritage Symposium <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=036c581a56&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Forks * This public event will feature a day full of stories about the Olympic Peninsula's maritime heritage and presentations from the North Olympic History Center, the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. Book Launch: Tacoma's Tall Ship <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=d041c8c528&e=87155efd5d> Thursday, October 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tacoma * Visit the Foss Waterway Seaport for the launch of Tacoma's Tall Ship, The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey including a panel discussion with the author, Emily Molina. Halloween Dockside Dance Party <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=fc4b96d31a&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, October 26, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Seattle * Wear your best costume and dance the night away to a live DJ, all while enjoying stunning views from Seattle’s iconic steamship Virginia V. SUP Sea Monsters <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=b4b0fbf24c&e=87155efd5d> Saturday, October 26, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Bellingham * Wear a costume and paddle around the Community Boating Center in their annual Halloween costume parade. Grit City Costume Paddle <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=9a1954ee3c&e=87155efd5d> Sunday, October 27, 12:00 pm, Tacoma * The annual Foss Waterway Seaport Halloween Party and Grit City Costume Paddle includes opportunities to "'Trick or Treat the Seaport," create spooky crafts, and participate in spooky science demos. Vashon eDNA Project <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=71cd44a9bf&e=87155efd5d> Tuesday, October 29, 10:00 am, Vashon Island * Volunteers will collect monthly environmental DNA samples to track marine diversity at each site. The resulting data will enable the Vashon Nature Center, Hakai Institute, and University of Washington to monitor shifts in biodiversity and provide insights into key questions surrounding forage fish, green crab, and other marine species Northwest Coast Archeology Course <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=e57196abff&e=87155efd5d> Thursdays in October, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Virtual. * The free course hosted by North Olympic History Center and taught by Dr. Gary Wessen offers an overview of the pre-contact archaeology of the Northwest Coast, emphasizing archaeological sites and studies in western Washington. Third Friday Speakers at the Center for Wooden Boats <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=55290f3177&e=87155efd5d> Third Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, October through December, Seattle * In their longest-running program, the Center for Wooden Boats hosts presentations from the local maritime community. October's speaker is Margaret Willson, discussing her latest book, Woman, Captain, Rebel: The Extraordinary True Story of a Daring Icelandic Sea Captain. Young Hands, New Skills <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=5f6feefcf1&e=87155efd5d> Monday, November 11, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Gig Harbor * This program from the Gig Harbor Boatshop Introduces kids to traditional boatwright skills including ship caulking, hammering boat nails, using a spokeshave, hand-sawing, and more. Woodworking Classes at the Foss Waterway Seaport <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=b30db7ab33&e=87155efd5d> Various days and times, October through December, Tacoma * Catered to a wide variety of experience levels, the Foss Waterway Seaport offers classes that teache woodworking and boatbuilding skills. Maritime Classes at Northwest Maritime <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=b37a649823&e=87155efd5d> Various days and times, October through December, Port Townsend * 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=71134b8888&e=87155efd5d> to learn how to become a partner. 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