(Merged with Salish Sea Expeditions; also a partner of Maritime HS)
Address:
431 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3628 ext. 100
Contact:
Mia Garcia
Campus Coordinator
(360) 385-3628 ext. 125
Overview of Services:
The mission of the NWMC is to engage and educate people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life, in a spirit of adventure and discovery. We do it in service to our community and maritime industry, but mostly because regardless of the subject, the sea is the most powerful teacher we know.
Maritime Programs for Youth: Our work with youth is at the center of our mission – to create powerful maritime experiences that educate and inspire people to adventure. We offer Summer Programs, School & Group Programs, Year-Round Programs. We also host the sailing team for Port Townsend High School.
Adults: Improve your boating skills and maritime knowledge with sailing, boatbuilding, navigation, and seamanship classes.
We also offer casual activities including Saturday Sails, which allows access to a boat for the day to enjoy the sea without learning or navigation.
Credential: NO
However, you do receive the US Sailing Basic Keel Boat Certificate after completing the rigorous Keel Boat course.
Equity Lens:
Our focus is getting everyone interested in maritime life, regardless of their background or experience. We are proud to have opened Maritime High School this past year, and we continue to push for diversity as a center. We are continuing to focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in both our kids and adult classes.
Our upcoming 6-week winter series, "Ask An Expert," features a diverse array of speakers and backgrounds to connect audiences with maritime knowledge and experience.
We offer the Girls' Boat Project for girls aged 11-14 in grades 6-8. Similarly, we offer a women-only Keel Boat course along with girls-only camps to cater to women who prefer to learn with women only.
