Happy 25th Birthday to the Seaport!
Help us celebrate 25 years of positive change in the lives of young people with a $25 donation to Seaport Landing, our planned home port and visitor destination in Aberdeen.
25 Years of Living History:
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The Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain, and the Historical Seaport would like you to be a part of our growing community. We have several options that match your goals and budget. And your employer may match your gift. (List of matching companies) If you would like to fill a specific need with an in-kind gift, review our equipment and supplies wish list and call us a 800-200-5239. Please join our exciting journey today!
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Jesse Maupin || Alex Marts || Elizabeth Palmer || Heather Varner || Bethany Loudon || Domino Hawks
Lady Washington helps a drifting young man set a course for success
by Jesse Maupin
 The Lady Washington sailed into my life during a critically important transitional period, and by exposing me to a series of people and events, she ultimately set me on a new course, one that would take me further than I ever imagined.
In September of 2005, I was working as a dishwasher and prep-cook at a restaurant in my small western Washington hometown with no real plans for the future. I had finished high school, but had no aspirations to continue my education anytime soon. I knew that if I stayed where I was, I would fall back into the same habits that had gotten me into trouble in the past. In short, I needed to get out.
It just so happened that in less than a month, the Lady Washington was going to be in town and they had an empty bunk that I might fill. Before the Two Weeks Before the Mast training program was finished I knew that I wanted to come back and make this my life. And so I did. Shortly after the end of my two-week training period, she set her sails for San Francisco Bay, and, after hopping a train down the coast, I was on the dock to catch her mooring lines upon arrival, this time as a long-term topman and deck hand.
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Read more: Stories of Lives Changed by Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain
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 Monthly Winners || Team Leaders || Stories of Lives Changed
Congratulations to Barb Kraler of Astoria, Ore., who was selected as the 2011 Float the Fleet winner! We will announce the next Float the Fleet contest sometime in 2012.
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Read more: Float the Fleet: For the Next Generation Contest
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 Thank you to the Seaport Landing Leadership Team! Join today!
Paul O'Brien, Hoquiam, Wash.
Dr. Price & Barbara Chenault, Aberdeen, Wash.
Christine Cottrell, Grayland, Wash.
Jeff Cook and Becky Walsh, Redmond, Wash.
David Cottrell, Grayland, Wash.
Les & Liz Bolton, Cosmopolis, Wash.
Sidney Brinckerhoff, Bellevue, Wash.
Scott Reynvaan, Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Don & Diane Little, Aberdeen, Wash.
Jeff Cook & Becky Walsh, Redmond, Wash.
Elizabeth & Richard Askey, Madison, Wis.
Chelcie & Kathy Liu, Port Townsend, Wash.
Kyle Stoddard, Aberdeen, Wash.
Mike & Sandy Daniels, Lacey, Wash.
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 We’ve found the perfect new home for our ships, and it’s time to move forward. Seaport Landing is on 320 feet—about 2.5 acres—of prime riverfront in South Aberdeen. It's visible from US Highway 12, and it's next to US Highway 101. It’s easy to find, and it’s on a historic plot of land. The location is excellent for an educational, recreational and ship maintenance facility for Grays Harbor and the region. All we need now is you and the Historical Seaport to collaborate and make it happen.
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Read more: Seaport Landing: A New Home for Our Tall Ships
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 Your membership changes lives. Liz Palmer, a volunteer aboard the Lady Washington, was inspired to join the crew and serve young people like herself who visit the ship. The Historical Seaport's community of members helped make her dream possible. You can join at one of several levels that fit your budget and preferences. We recommend you join online, which keeps our costs low, although we welcome your check. We offer free thank-you gifts. And all or part of your membership, depending on level, is tax-deductible. Please join now!
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Read more: Your Historical Seaport Membership Can Change a Life!
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 Help us change lives by sponsoring a Voyages of Discovery Education Program! Every child dreams of sailing aboard a tall ship. Many teachers want to offer this exceptional learning opportunity, but their funding for field trips has been cut. You can help these teachers and their students by becoming an Educational Program Sponsor. Your donation directly supports teachers and students wishing to participate in our shipboard programs but are unable to do so. Your sponsorship allows these students to visit our ships and work alongside our shipboard educators raising a sail, singing a sea shanty, and participating in an unforgettable shipboard learning adventure.
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Read more: Sponsor a K-12 Hands-On Education Program
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 Wondering what to do with your surplus vehicle? Donate it! It's simple and easy. Just call toll-free 877-537-5277, send an email, or fill out the form below. We'll pick-up the vehicle free at your convenience. You avoid the hassle of advertising, loss of privacy and security risks, and you don't have to wait for a buyer. Proceeds from the sale of the vehicle go directly to supporting our tall ship education programs. And you could get a tax deduction of $500 or more, depending on the sale price. It's really cool! Here's more details on how it works.
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 Are you an employee or retired employee from the State of Washington or state institution of higher learning? Please consider a donation to the Historical Seaport via payroll deduction through the Washington Combined Fund Drive. It's secure, convenient, and it helps your community. Speak to your local coordinator or donate at the Washington CFD website.
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Historical Seaport VISA Platinum Rewards Cards work like any other credit card: Buy your groceries, gas, movie tickets, anything, and the boats get cash. And you'll earn points at your favorite national retailers: Barnes & Noble™, Starbucks™, travelocity™, 1-800-flowers.com™, and many more! The first time you use your VISA card, the card issuer, UMB of Kansas City, Mo., makes a $50 donation to Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. After that, every time you buy something, a small portion of the purchase amount goes to the Seaport. It adds up very fast. And there's no annual fee or additional cost to you. Click the images or get started! Apply!
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 Do you sell goods on eBay? You can donate up to 100 percent of the sale price to our education programs through eBay Giving Works. It's easy! Just select GHHSA as your charity in the item listing wizard. The eBay Giving Works ribbon will appear next to your item. Here's a step-by-step guide.
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Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain, the Spar Shop, and the Historical Seaport office have ongoing needs for equipment and supplies. All donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to make a donation of material listed below, please contact us at 800-200-5239,
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Electronics: Marine automatic identification system (AIS); marine VHF antenna for Hawaiian Chieftain; electronic compass; single sideband (SSB) radio with data packet capability; Furuno all-in-one chart plotter/radar/depth sounder
Equipment: 500-1000 GPD (1.5 to 3.0 m3/day) water maker for Hawaiian Chieftain; Miller CTS 280 portable welder; stackable washer/dryer for Lady Washington
Emergency equipment: Automatic external defibrillator (AED)
18th century costumes: Greatcoats (small, medium, large); slops (small, medium, large); long and short breeches, drop front (small, medium, large); tricorn hats; waistcoast, sleeved/unsleeved. A PDF document with detailed descriptions of these costume items is available for download.
Office supplies: One-touch 3-inch to 4-inch binders.
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