NWWB Notes: Sunbrella Sale…Pacific Fabric Hours

Here are Pacific Fabrics hours for anyone interested in the Sunbrella sale.

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun	Closed

NWWB Notes: Stitching Something for the Boat? Sunbrella is currently on sale at Pacific Fabrics

I receive notices from Pacific Fabrics on 4th Ave and just saw they are having a sale on Sunbrella for 16.98 a yard while it lasts. It occurred that among you there might be some who are stitching something for your boats and might be interested.

Pacific Fabrics

Address: 2230 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Hours: Opens 10 AM Sat

Phone: (206 628-6237 

NWWB Notes: Historical Seaport and The Lady Washington

The Lady Washington was on Lake Union today in preparation for Opening Day. Diane Lander sent this information about Historical Seaport and The Lady Washington. They offer unique opportunities here in the Northwest that you might consider.

Here’s a link: https://historicalseaport.org

NWWB Notes: Opening Day is this Weekend. I Just Saw a Pirate Ship Out My Window. Here’s Information on Opening Day Activities, and History

Countdown To Opening Day 2024!

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

Here is a link to the information

https://www.seattleyachtclub.org/web/pages/opening-day-2024

Admiral: David Sanford
Admiralette: Alesha Shemwell
Vice Admiral: Christian Lockwood

NWWB Meeting: Monday, April 15th 7pm on Zoom From Fear to Mastery. Time for some inspiration. Kat Killeen will share her fascinating personal saga as a woman on the water.

For Zoom link email nwwbviv@gmail.com

From afraid of the water to earning her 50t Master USCG captain, Kat will share her moving story about the power of community and learning to face fears and doubts on the water.

Kat recently spoke at the Seattle Yacht Club’s Women’s Boating Skills Weekend where Vivian and Diane Lander were so impressed that we had to bring her to you. Make it a point to join us for an inspirational evening.

NWWB Notes: Heading Out? Current Cost of Fuel.

Saw this on the FB page, Puget Sound Boating.

NWWB Meeting: Mon. March 18th 7pm via Zoom Alison Wood from Port Townsend Sails. Learn about How to Survey Sails, Common Repairs, Dealing with Sailmakers and more. Join us, bring questions for a professional sailmaker and expand your knowledge.

For zoom link email nwwbviv@gmail.com

Let’s talk sails on Monday evening. Our presenter is sailmaker Alison Wood who, for sixteen years, has been with Port Townsend Sails founded by Carol Hasse. One of her roles is managing the repair department. She will offer information about the most common repairs that come through their loft and how to survey your sails. She’ll share what she is looking for during a survey which allows her to offer some production sail construction details. She’ll delve into some practical matters such as the best way to communicate and work with your chosen sailmaker. Bring questions, as Alison is able to cover any questions along the way on a range of topics covering the deck up on a variety of sailboats.

Before becoming a sailmaker, Alison did a rigging apprenticeship with Brion Toss. She is an accomplished sailor. In their Downeast 32, for twenty years, she cruised with her husband to Alaska, circumnavigated Vancouver Island and enjoyed cruising here in the PNW.

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NWWB Notes: Center for Wooden Boats Women on the Water Free Access Day March 10th

ABOUT: In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, CWB is kicking off our official launch of Women on the Water programming on Sunday, March 10th!

Women who are interested in getting out on the water are invited to join us for free boating fun. Sailboat ride sign-ups begin at 2:30 PM outside of the Wagner Education Center on a first come first served basis. We will also have free rowboats available for participants.

Thanks to our volunteer Women on the Water Committee, representatives and information from other organizations who have programs focused on getting women into boating will be present! Participants will also receive discount codes to several CWB programs.

Full information about the event: https://www.cwb.org/wow-free-access

AGES: 18+

DATE: March 10, 2024

TIME: 2:30 – 7 PM

PRICE:  FREE

LOCATION: Sign up outside of the Wagner Education Center

Information about ongoing Women on the Water programs at CWB: https://www.cwb.org/women-on-the-water

Note: CWB strives to create and maintain a safe space for our LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming friends. Non-binary individuals are welcome to participate in all Women on the Water events. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

NWWB Notes: Link and Passcode to View the Program on Current Regulations for Boaters.

Debra Alderman of the Coast Guard Auxiliary gave an important program succinctly covering the current regulations for boaters. Are you up to date about requirements for your size boat on fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, required placards and navigation rule publication, sanitation devices, life jackets and more? The hour-long program is a thorough discussion of what you need and more.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/6E-M-ST3AWy1kWxSFew4gC0A-NWvZq78b27VsrIdE5ZYRIXS9X5ruv3AXHHRhoVQ.dtqoFwOkRdHYDyE7?startTime=1708397967000

Passcode: =6gh.!nf

NWWB Notes: Important Link to Program on Boating Regulations. Watch the Program that Covered Current Regulations for Boaters. It Will be Available for About a Week. Also, Publication Information.

Consider forwarding this information to other boating friends

Debra Alderman of the Coast Guard Auxiliary gave an important program succinctly covering the current regulations for boaters. Are you up to date about requirements for your size boat on fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, required placards and navigation rule publication, sanitation devices, life jackets and more? The hour-long program is a thorough discussion of what you need and more.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/6E-M-ST3AWy1kWxSFew4gC0A-NWvZq78b27VsrIdE5ZYRIXS9X5ruv3AXHHRhoVQ.dtqoFwOkRdHYDyE7?startTime=1708397967000

There is a free 84-page booklet to keep onboard that offers in-depth information and a quick reference chart for regulations and much more. It is called A BOATERS GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATERS. There are copies currently available at Fisheries Supply.

Here is a link to an online that discusses regulations https://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/Boaters-Guide-to-Federal-Requirements-for-Receational-Boats-20231108.pdf

For a free safety inspection onboard your vessel contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary