Snow Birds
Piper Dunlap sent in this photo of Tbird row in the snow on 2/9/2019. It's just two weeks until the Shipwrights Regatta - let's hope it melts by then! Birds in the snow
Free Lunch!
Our sponsor, Admiral Ship Supply, is hosting a holiday lunch at their store in the Boat Haven ship yard from 12 to 2pm this Friday 12/21. All are welcome. Bob says "come have lunch with us!"
Celebrating Ed Barcott at the race this Wednesday (6/29/2016)
Ed makes a statement This Wednesday's beer can race will begin with a scattering of Ed's ashes. Pass the word! Let's get a good showing to say so long, and to remember this man who was such a presence in the Port Townsend sailing community. Meet at the picnic table across from the yard office at the Boat Haven at 5pm, as usual, to get the course, and the details on the scattering. And don't forget, there will also be a land-based celebration of Ed's life on July 24th at 1pm at the Northwest Maritime Center.
POINT WILSON, The Greeter Light
A post from Saltwater People Historical Society by way of Three Sheets NW. Point Wilson Lighthouse, Port Townsend, Washington. From the archives of the S.P.H.S.© "There was much fanfare when Point Wilson Lighthouse was established at the west side entrance to Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound in 1879. Its strategic location was near the bustling seaport town of Port Townsend, which was in those years targeted for the major shipping center for that corner of the world. Sailing vessels and steamers ran in and out of the port with regularity, and next to San Francisco, no port had [...]
Sunday, October 11th, Events for Ted
On the Water ANNIE TOO is planning on leaving the dock around 11AM (weather permitting) and heading out onto the Bay. The family has asked that if boats have room to take family and friends out, they meet at the Boat Haven Yard Office at 10:15 AM. SPARKLE plans to leave the dock around 10:30 and will be monitoring channel 68. On Land There is a memorial service scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM at the NW Maritime Center.
October 11th PTSA Fall Nightcap Races Canceled
There will be no races held on October 11th so that PTSA members can attend the memorial service for Ted Pike, scheduled from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, October 11th, at the NW Maritime Center. Ted was an extraordinary mariner, and an extraordinary friend. No one had a better smile or gave it so often, or freely. Below is lovely remembrance of Ted by Anna Nasset in Three Sheets Northwest. Ted in a PT11. Photo from the Port Townsend Watercraft blog, photo by Ashlyn Ecelberger Brown On Monday, August 24, there were more tears on the docks of [...]
Ted Pike
Ted Pike The first many reminiscence on the life of longtime PTSA member, wooden boat lover, and friend to all who had the good fortune of knowing him, Ted Pike. The following was posted by Kiwi Ferris on the Edensaw Facebook page. Longtime great friend of mine, Edensaw employee of 20 years, story teller extraordinaire and friend to so many, Ted Pike passed away yesterday afternoon after a 2 week struggle with Pancreatitis. I have known Ted ever since he moved to Port Townsend and we have shared many laughs, many stories, wine, rum, dinners and some sad [...]
Port Commissioner Candidate’s Websites
The upcoming race for Port Commissioner features two excellent candidates: Steve Tucker and Diana Talley. We encourage you to learn more about the candidates and intend to give the issues facing the Port and the voters more space as we get closer to the election. As a start, here are the links to the candidates websites. Give them both a look. The Port Townsend Sailing Association will not be endorsing either candidate. Diana Talley Steve Tucker