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Welcome

2012
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From all of us at the co-op, Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!

Who

Salish Sea Trading Cooperative, a Ballard non-profit, relies on wind and tide to transport locally produced goods around Puget Sound by sailboat. Our goals are to conserve precious energy resources, lower our carbon footprint, and re-introduce the idea of sail as everyday transport while building resiliency into our local foodshed. And have fun along the way.

Upcoming events

We’re officially on Winter Break until season kick-off in June 2013. But you can find some sailors at:

  • Our second Boat Design Brainstorming session Saturday, January 5, 10 AM – 12 PM, the community meeting room at Ballard Coffee Works, 2060 NW Market St (206-340-8867). Led by Mike Mesford.
  • The first-ever Cascadia Grains Conference, Saturday, January 12, in Tacoma. We’re proud to be a sponsor.
  • Pedaler’s Fair (TBD Spring 2013)

What would a purpose-built sailboat look like for our region?

Our friends at the Greenheart Project already have some ideas to share, including an integrated loading crane and solar power.

The hybrid Beaver (sail and steam), London-built in 1835. Primarily used in the Pacific Northwest under steam to service Hudson Bay’s trading posts.

First-ever Cascadia Grains Conference

Saturday, January 12th, 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM.

THE CASCADIA GRAINS CONFERENCE will bring together farmers, processors and end-users, as well as investors, brokers and local government officials to support rebuilding a grain economy west of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia through three value-added enterprises: brewing and distilling, poultry and livestock feed, and artisan baking.

Harvest Feast

Saturday, November 17th, 10 AM – 8 PM.

The third annual Harvest Feast: honoring all our ancestors and bridging Native traditions with the local food movement. This cultural exchange and celebration will feed all who participate on many levels: mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

The Just Garden Project builds free and subsidized gardens for low income and marginalized people throughout King County. These gardens provide families and communities with self-sufficient access to highly nutritious, organic food.

The United Indians Youth Home, Labateyah, is a nearly two-acre Youth Home in Crown Hill offering shelter and support for homeless youth ages 18 to 22. The program provides a place to stay, schooling and life skills.

Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair

Saturday, September 8th, 10 AM – 4 PM.

Free kids’ activities: Simple origami sailboat making & a give-away: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch pocket guide with Swedish fish candy

Jefferson County Farm Tour

Saturday, September 15th, 12 – 4 PM @ Port Ludlow docks.

Sail or carpool over to join S/V Renown, S/V Ingeborg and others as we participate for the first time as a tour stop. Refreshments served.

Sustainable Ballard Festival

Sunday, September 30th, 11 AM – 4 PM.

Free kids’ activities: Simple origami sailboat making & a give-away: Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch pocket guide with Swedish fish candy

How to Order

It’s easy to support the revitalization of sail transport and weaving a local, resilient economy: send us an order email to info@salishseatrading.com at least 4 days before the sail date. $28 for small CSA box, $45 for large CSA box.

We’re delighted that we can again offer Dharma Ridge Farm’s organic CSA box prices at old 2011 pricing, at Aster Coffee Lounge. Because sail transport started in Ballard during the 2008 recession, we also continue the option of occasional purchase in acknowledgment that a big upfront payment may not be do-able for all.

We’re offering honey again! We’re proud to be partnered with Brad Hole and offer his fine unfiltered honey for sale, made by Ballard bees. $12 for 12 oz. jar.

2012 CSA Sunday Delivery Schedule
June 24
July 8 and 22
August 5 and 19
September 16 and 30 (off for Labor Day weekend, 9/2)
October 14 and 28
And a special 11/18 trip for our Thanksgiving tables!

CSA Customer Social, June 16
We invite current customers or curious folks to please join us as guests for our Customer Social, on Saturday, June 16, from 3-5 PM at SAVOUR, downtown Ballard, 2242 NW Market. We’re collaborating with Holly at her wonderful store to sample a charcuterie and cheese platter, and local goods such as Deluxe Food jams, Finnriver cider, Domanico Cellars wine, and more.

Skipper and Crew Kick-Off, Saturday, June 2nd, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Agenda:

  • 12:30 Welcome! Light, local, and healthy snacks/coffee/tea.
  • 1:00 Introductions and quick updates on business development and community partnerships.
  • 1:30: Assessment of trip resources: CSA and others. Sign up for trips.
  • 2:00: Review co-op bylaws, Coast Guard-approved skipper guidelines, and membership guidelines.
  • 2:30: Gather initial feedback for bylaws and guidelines.
  • 2:30-3:30 Skippers and Crew: special breakout session about optimizing the Port Ludlow trip.

Check out our Projects page and see if one catches your eye.

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