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Weld It, Build It, Sail It! at Nauticus (Norfolk)
May 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$1 – $5
Weld it, Build it, Sail It! A Reimagined Maritime Careers Festival at Nauticus Presented By Regional Maritime Training System
Join us on May 17 from 9 AM to 5 PM for an exciting day of maritime career exploration at Nauticus! Whether you’re a student, job seeker, or just curious about opportunities in the maritime industry, this event is your chance to connect with industry experts, learn about diverse career paths, and experience hands-on demonstrations that bring the world of maritime to life.
🔹 Meet professionals from across the maritime field
🔹 Explore interactive exhibits and career opportunities
🔹 Engage in family-friendly activities – Coloring Zone featuring FREE coloring book – 9AM-5PM
🔹 Add on: Aquarium Behind-The-Glass Experience*
🔹 Add on: Sailing aboard our Harbor 20’s**
🔹 Schooner Virginia deck tours – Offered 10AM-4PM
Admission: $1 when purchased online in advance. $5 at the door. As always, Nauticus members are FREE.
*Get a glimpse behind the scenes of our aquarium space with our educators in this 30-minute tour. Learn more here!
**Add on a Harbor 20 sailing experience with an instructor—no experience needed! Learn more here!
Don’t miss your chance to set sail toward an exciting future.
Special thanks to our Sponsors:
- Regional Maritime Training System
- Virginia Maritime Association
Special thanks to our event partners:
- Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
- The Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- QED Systems Inc.
- Virginia Digital Maritime Center
- Auxiliary Systems, Inc
- Advanced Technology Institute
- Fairlead
- East Coast Repair & Fabrication
- Old Dominion University
- Tidewater Community College – Skilled Trades Academy
- Glico Trucking w/ Port of Virginia
- Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & EMS
- Schooner Virginia
- Port of Virginia MIRT
- Naval Criminal Investigative Service
- NOAA, Office of Coast Survey