April General Meeting: NW Maritime Center
When: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm (Social Hour at 6:15 pm)
Where: Olympia Yacht Club, 201 Simmons St NW., Olympia, WA
Our April General Meeting will feature Jesse Wiegel, who is the “Race Boss” at Northwest Maritime in Port Townsend. Jesse will share an inside look at Northwest Maritime and its many projects, from hands-on youth and adult maritime education programs to the bustling boat shop and the beloved Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. As Race Boss, Jesse’s particular focus is on Northwest Maritime’s adventure races—Race to Alaska, SEVENTY48, and WA360 – returning this year to the waters of the South Sound. He also coordinates the Salish 100 cruising event, which brings small boat enthusiasts together for a scenic and communal journey through Puget Sound. Come ready with any and all questions you may have about these events!
Jesse has spent a career immersed in boats, from sailing the coastal waters of Maine as an Outward Bound instructor to crossing oceans aboard square riggers. His experience includes working on traditional schooners, caretaking historic vessels, and teaching maritime skills on both coasts. A Western Washington native, Jesse came home after the pandemic to return to Northwest Maritime, where he now runs some of the most ambitious adventure races on the water.
The meeting will be on April 15 at the Olympia Yacht Club. Doors will be open at 6:15 PM for a social “¾ hour” with the meeting beginning at 7 PM. Bring your significant other, your crew, and other guests.
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