Chetzemoka Getaway Winners Rave
The winners of the Chetzemoka Ferry Giveaway are raving about their ferry trips on the new vessel, as well as their getaways in Port Townsend and Whidbey Island. Gaile writes: “The weekend get-away couldn’t have been better. The room at the Bishop Victorian Hotel was utterly charming, and our cabin at the Captain Whidbey Inn was adorable. I loved seeing Port Townsend — such a fascinating town! Coupeville was great, as well, and I especially liked how the architecture of the two towns was like “a trip through history.” First you have the Victorian brick buildings of PT, and then the clapboard New England whaling village look of Coupleville’s Front Street. Love it! I listened to the (post-contest) radio ad, and I think you’ve hit on a great idea — suggesting that folks combine the two towns and take the ferry between, because the whole experience really makes for a great, varied, and relaxing weekend. You really feel as if you’ve been “away from it all” even in just two days. “ Jerri writes: “I wanted you to know how much we enjoyed the trip. The Chetzemoka is a beautiful ferry. what a fun and lovely way to travel between two wonderful cities. It was fascinating to learn some of the history of Port Townsend and Whidbey Island, by way of spending the night in a piece of it. the staff of both hotels were excellent in accommodating us with everything we desired. We had a great time in both towns and got a lot of great pictures. I feel that it was very historically informative and culturally enlightening. I would definitely return…” Thanks to both couples for letting us know about their time in our neck of the woods!
Chetzemoka Arrives For Training
A terrific site in Port Townsend, as the new ferry Chetzemoka has arrived to begin the crew training phase of it’s deployment.
The young winners of the drawing for the inaugural sailing of the new ferry Chetzemoka have been announced.
11-year-old Wil Gale provided the drawing above, and we’re happy to share it. Thanks Wil!
Each of the children below will get to ride on the first sailing of the ferry, along with a parent. Congratulations!
Rachel Urner (11)
Davis Owen (4)
Lauren Taracka (10)
Emillia Nunn (6)
Savannah Nelson (4)
Morgan Trail ( 6 1/2)
City of Port Townsend Invites Kids to Enter Drawing for Inaugural Sailing
The City of Port Townsend is inviting kids to enter a drawing for a ride on the new Chetzemoka ferry for its inaugural sailing on August 29th.
“We want to include our community’s children in this historic event,” said Mayor Michelle Sandoval. “This is a celebration for our entire region and our kids are an important part of it.”
To enter, come to City Hall at 250 Madison Street, second floor, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to fill out an entry form. Only one entry per child, please.
Entries close on Monday, August 9th at 5 p.m. with the drawing being held at the beginning of the City Council meeting that evening at 6:30 p.m. Six tickets will be awarded and will include an additional ticket for one parent as well. Kids up to age 18 are eligible.
For more information, call 360.379.5047.
Welcome Back
Port Townsend will host a community celebration on Sunday, August 29 welcoming a reliable, full-time ferry to the route that connects the Olympic Peninsula to visitors, businesses and its Whidbey Island neighbors.
The Chetzemoka, a new 64-car, passenger-class ferry, will begin sailing between Port Townsend and Keystone the following day. The vessel, named after a ferry that served the community four decades ago, was built specifically to accommodate the unique needs required to navigate Admiralty Inlet.
