⚓ Cruise Day on the Water: Port Townsend ➜ Port Hadlock aboard ATA 202 Foundation Workboats
Ready for a salty Saturday with diesel engines rumbling and history in every wake? Join the ATA 202 Foundation flotilla as our small powerboats cruise from Port Townsend to Port Hadlock. Riders, novice deckhands, and seasoned mariners are all welcome.
What to expect
Scenic 8-mile passage down Admiralty Inlet with Olympic-range views and a close look at the working waterfront
Hands-on seamanship – learn line handling, basic navigation, and engine checks from our veteran crew
Floating history lesson – hear how WWII tug Comanche and her support boats served the fleet and how we keep them running today
Community impact – every ticket and volunteer hour supports STEM field trips, veteran therapy cruises, and ship preservation
Make it an overnight adventure
Want to crew the cruise?
Stay aboard Friday night in crew berthing or an open stateroom (space-available) at Port Townsend Boat Haven
Help with safety checks, route brief, and morning line handling before departure
Logistics & participation
Departure: Small boats leave Port Townsend Boat Haven at 10:00 AM sharp
Arrival: Port Hadlock Public Dock mid-afternoon (tide dependent)
Transport: Arrange your own ride back, or message us to explore car-pool options
Details
Date: [Date] – Friday overnight onboard optional • Saturday cruise 1000-1600
Start: Port Townsend Boat Haven
Finish: Port Hadlock Public Dock
Bring: layered clothing, non-skid shoes, sunblock, refillable water bottle, and a Coast Guard–approved PFD if you have one (loaners available).
RSVP “Going,” tag a friend, and let’s fill the sound with the steady beat of vintage diesels!
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