PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Jeanine Lee
Marketing Manager, VP
First Federal
Tel: 360-417-3238
Fax: 360-417-3190
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May 3, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
First Federal Supports R2AK and Wooden Boat Festival
Port Angeles, WA (May 3, 2016) – First Federal has committed to supporting the Northwest Maritime Center of Port Townsend, in sponsorship of the Race to Alaska (R2AK) and Wooden Boat Festival events.
Larry Hueth, First Federal President/CEO said, “As a business banking partner of the Northwest Maritime Center, First Federal is proud to support the Race to Alaska and Wooden Boat Festival. Both events bring people together in our community and promote our incredible maritime industry in Port Townsend and beyond.”
The R2AK is a 750 mile marathon using only non-motorized watercraft. It is geared toward long-distance rowers, paddlers and sailors. This event is sponsored by the Northwest Maritime Center and has a first prize of $10,000. Stage One is Port Townsend, WA to Victoria, BC (40 miles) starting June 23, 2016. This stage is a qualifier for the full race. Stage Two is Victoria, BC to Ketchikan, AK (710 miles) and starts June 26, 2016.
The 40th Annual Wooden Boat Festival begins September 9 – 11, 2016. Highlights include 300 boats on land and water, 120 presentations, dozens of exhibitors, live music all day, every day, food court and local beers and wine. Tickets go on sale July 1, 2016.
"Both the Race to Alaska and the Wooden Boat Festival are locally grown events that are meant to celebrate the spirit of our community, so we were thrilled to continue our relationship with First Federal - they're the home team!” stated Jake Beattie, Executive Director of the Northwest Maritime Center and Race to Alaska.
About First Northwest Bancorp
First Northwest Bancorp, (NASDAQ: FNWB), a Washington corporation, is the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles. First Federal opened its doors in 1923 in Port Angeles, WA and continues to provide banking solutions for consumers and businesses throughout Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Whatcom Counties with 10 banking locations (including the Administration Center in Port Angeles, WA).
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