on Friday, May 12, at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel! While access to the maritime community is a multi-faceted conversation, their low-cost programming aims to help alleviate the financial factor, break down the barrier of affluence, and encourage equal access. SEASTR offers programs for women ranging from maritime access and education surfing, standup paddle boarding, and sailing experiences to youth paddle camps to water knowledge like tide and currents, environmental awareness and low-impact race coaching.ĭon’t miss the 2023 Seattle Maritime Day breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. ![]() Whether a woman is looking to obtain a Washington State Boaters Card or a United States Coast Guard License, SEASTR can help guide women in the right direction and help them make the connection needed to further their endeavors. The connection between access to the water and the potential livelihood associated with it has not been made as available as it should be. SEASTR is a non-profit with a mission to optimize the human/environment connection, using water to engage the underrepresented in their own process of healing and evolution, making a difference for themselves, their families, and their communities. If you would like to help bring this event together by becoming a sponsor, please contact for more information and organization details.Īs a part of our mission to support other maritime organizations in our community a portion of profits from this event will be going to the nonprofit organization SEASTR. Thanks to AWO for providing their space for this event! Mark your calendars for a fun evening on the dock with Seattle Propeller Club members old and new! Snacks and drinks on (the) deck will be provided along with beautiful views of Mt Rainier and Lake Union. Bob Callahan, Pacific Marine Expo Show Director (confirmed) Eugene Wasserman, President, North Seattle Industrial Tosca Pinder, Newfront and Past President, Seattle Propeller Joshua Berger, Founder & President/CEO, Washington Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho (invited) League of Metropolitan Seattle (confirmed) ![]() Chris McGettigan, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Urban Jamila Gordon, Maritime High School Principal (confirmed) Facilitator: Tiffany Sevilla, Port of Seattle (confirmed) Jon Burdick, President/CEO, Lynden (confirmed) Heather Haugland, McKinley Research Group (confirmed) ![]() Chad See, Washington Maritime Federation (confirmed) Thank you to our sponsor!Įconomic Impact of Washington’s Maritime Industry Salmon for Soldiers has taken 1226 veterans fishing over the past 3 years thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Studies indicate that taking part in outdoor activities, like fishing, is healing and restorative for our veterans and their families. All donations are used to send our nation’s veterans and active-duty military members fishing. Salmon for Soldier’s is a fully volunteer organization. ![]() Each year over 400 veterans are given the opportunity to fish with local guides and volunteer boaters through Salmon for Soldiers. Salmon for Soldiers events are designed to accommodate veterans with paralysis, PTSD, TBI and other debilitating challenges. Salmon for Soldiers is a registered non-profit charity, established in 2013, whose mission is “to offer a sense of normalcy and relaxation to our nation's Veterans through fishing.” The simple act of fishing allows them to relax, enter into new relationships and to learn how fishing can benefit them for a day or a lifetime.
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