Quimper’s Watch
Songs of the Sea
Candlelight Concert – January 22, 2026
Trinity United Methodist’s Candlelight Concerts host Quimper’s Watch, a local maritime music group, who will be performing at the Candlelight Concert series at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 PM for one set with no intermission.
The performance will also be streamed live at https://trinityumcpt.org/concerts where you will find a link for the Candlelight Concerts Online and ways to donate. The concert will also be simulcast on KPTZ FM 91.9.
Admission to the concert is free (really!), with a suggested donation of $15 per person. You are most welcome to attend whether you choose to donate or not. Half of the proceeds from this concert will go to the group’s chosen charity, The Community Boat Project, whose mission is “To enhance our community through dynamic, intergenerational programs that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. “
Quimper's Watch is a maritime music group from the Port Townsend, WA. Its five members collectively bring together decades of experience in maritime music and transform it into a rich, dynamic musical experience. Whether it's 'a cappella' shanty working songs or instrumented sea ballads, their strong voices and multi-part harmonies combine to capture the heritage and soul of these work songs that once echoed across Port Townsend's Victorian waterfront during the golden age of sail.
The name Quimper's Watch is in honor of Spanish naval officer Manuel Quimper Benítez del Pino (1757 - 1844). In 1790, as captain of the sloop Princessa Real, Quimper is credited as being the first person of European descent to explore and chart the north and south coasts of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where he named the peninsula on which Port Townsend sits. Among his many accomplishments he was a gifted maritime cartographer, author and poet, making him a fitting namesake for the group.
Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 609 Taylor Street, across from the Community Center, in Uptown. Attendees should plan on arriving early – doors will open at 6:30. Masks are encouraged for in-person attendees.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States
