The Olympic Peninsula of Washington State is a unique natural biome of the world. Surrounded by water on three sides, the Peninsula is a haven for people interested in marine activities such as boating and fishing. Mossy rain forests create native habitat for a host of wild animals. Home to the Olympic National Park, the peninsula attracts visitors from…
Our main liaison to the local school districts’ high school programs, Marci Van Cleve; teacher with a vision and previous recipient of the American Red Cross “Hero” Award for, “25 years of saving young peoples lives through educational excellence”, now is celebrated by the national boating community for 25 years of bringing youth into the maritime culture. Sponsored by…
R2AK – starting June 4, 2015 in Port Townsend, WA SAIL, ROW, PADDLE. ALL THE WAY TO ALASKA! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? The physical endurance, saltwater know-how and bulldog tenacity to navigate the 750 coldwater miles from the Lower 48 to Alaska. DO YOU HAVE IT? Guaranteed blisters, mild hypothermia, and the cathartic elation that comes from…
WOODWORKING~WELDERS~SHOP ITEMS~DINGHYS~SMALL BOATS~SCRAP! A public surplus auction will be held SAT., NOV. 8, 2014 at the NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOATBUILDING’S “Rubb Shelter,” on the upper part of campus. Included will be tools, boats, machinery, and all kinds of misc. hardware. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS OF SOME OF THE ITEMS FOR SALE This will be a live auction and…
Student Corey Rodgers is featured on the front page of the Filson catalog and website! Filson chose the Boat School for a recent photo shoot and has now posted a feature story about the Boat School on their website. You can see Corey Rodgers on the front page of their website at: http://www.filson.com/ You can read the article and…
SPECIAL GUEST HALSEY HERRESHOFF Distinguished as the most active America’s Cup sailor during the 12 Meter era, for over 25 years Halsey Herreshoff was a crewman as bowman, crew boss, or navig…ator in six campaigns, and sailed in four America’s Cup matches. We are pleased to host this special presentation with a veteran worldwide sailor, member of America’s Cup…
“Azurlita” launches Friday, Sept. 6 at 5 pm – JOIN US in front of the SEA Marine Company at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival to celebrate with our students & instructor – Sean Koomen!
– – http://www.nwmaritime.org/wooden-boat-foundation/wooden-boat-festival Check out the link above to learn more about the events scheduled during the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding instructors will be giving boat building demonstrations near the entrance to the festival. Join us if you can! September 5-7, 2014. It’s the greatest celebration of wooden boats on the west coast!…
Click on the image to read the Jefferson County Chamber Newsletter featuring the School’s 2013 boat projects. Port Townsend Leader Newspaper
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Founded in 1981, the school offers a full-time 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics.
