The countdown is on: SEVENTY48 2025 kicks off in under two weeks! No motors. No support. Just 70 miles, 48 hours, and whatever human power you can muster. Whether you're racing, cheering, or just curious what kind of person chooses chafe over comfort—this blog post's for you. 📍 Race start: June 6, 7 PM, Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma #SEVENTY48 #NorthwestMaritime #TacomaToPT #HumanPoweredAdventure #nomotorsnomercy (fb)

What if every young person had a clear pathway into a thriving maritime future—one that connected classroom learning through hands-on experience, marine science with cultural stewardship, and local identity with employment opportunity? That’s the vision behind Northwest Maritime’s Blue Schools Initiative, and it’s already making waves across Washington State. From summits in Bellingham to Port Townsend, we're bringing together educators, industry leaders, tribal partners, and more to co-create a future where maritime education is equitable, hands-on, and deeply connected to place. Read the full story about how the Blue Schools Initiative is redefining community collaboration → #BlueSchoolsInitiative #MaritimeEducation #CommunityDriven #WorkforceDevelopment #EnvironmentalStewardship #NorthwestMaritime #PlaceBasedLearning #PortTownsend #WhatcomCounty #blueschools (fb)