A Valuable Member Resource: The NMTA Career Center
Did you know the NMTA offers a Career Center designed specifically for the recreational boating industry?The NMTA Career Center helps member businesses connect with qualified candidates for positions ranging from technicians and marina staff to sales, administration, and seasonal roles. Members can post job openings, internships, and apprenticeships while reaching candidates who are actively interested in marine […]
Harbor Island BBQ to Benefit Maritime Scholarships
The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound, in partnership with the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society and its Youth Maritime Training Association, will host the John Veentjer Youth Maritime Scholarship BBQ fundraiser on June 25 at Pier 17 on Harbor Island.The event supports the 2027 scholarship cycle, helping Washington students pursue careers in maritime trades, sciences, […]
Seattle Boat Show Campaign Reaches First-Time, Younger Attendees
For the second year in a row, the Seattle Boat Show conducted a social media ticket giveaway ad campaign designed to attract new attendees to the show. The campaign offered two free tickets and specifically targeted younger boaters ages 28–45 who had never previously engaged with the show on Instagram or Facebook, visited the show […]
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest Posts Strongest Attendance Since 2022
Last weekend’s sold-out Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest featured 100 exhibitors and 231 boats and attracted 3,538 attendees over three days — up significantly from 2,831 attendees in 2025 and marking the show’s strongest attendance since transitioning to a three-day format in 2022. Tickets were sold across 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, […]
NMTA Represents PNW at Busan International Boat Show
Karsten McIntosh, NMTA’s Director of Communications, recently represented the association at the Busan International Boat Show—Korea’s leading recreational boating event and a growing platform for global industry collaboration.Karsten presented an overview of the North American boating market, highlighting trends, growth, and opportunities for Korean and Asian companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S., […]
Q1 Boat Sales Data Now Available
The University of Washington Sea Grant’s Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard now has first-quarter Department of Licensing boat sales and registration data. The table below summarizes period over period change for Washington state registrations. The DOL data shows that 2026 new boat registrations in Q1 totaled 586 units with a value of $60.1M compared to 2025 Q1 with […]
First-Time Seattle Boat Show Visitors Deliver High Marks and High Potential
For the fourth consecutive year, NMTA partnered with GMA Research to evaluate the 2026 Seattle Boat Show. As part of the analysis, GMA Research reviewed the responses from first time visitors. The findings delivered a strong vote of confidence in the show. Nearly all newcomers attended with at least one companion, reinforcing the show’s role […]
Board of Trustees Elections – Please Cast Your Vote!
Board elections are now underway to select three Trustees who will serve from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Voting closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5—be sure to make your voice heard. Candidates: Sam Bisset, Fluid Motion Kelby Brown, Fournier Insurance Nick Graf, Aspen Power Catamarans Jason Henleybrown, Marine Floats Katie Malik, […]
Experience the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Featuring Trawlerfest – Tickets On Us!
May 14-16 | Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes The sold-out Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest opens next Thursday, May 14, showcasing 98 exhibitors and 224 boats.As a thank-you for your support of NMTA, all members received an email yesterday, May 5, from guest-tickets@anacortesboatandyachtshow.com with a link to two complimentary tickets (a $30 value). We hope you’ll […]
All-In Since 1947: Fisheries Supply and NMTA
As one of NMTA’s original 13 members since its founding in 1947—and an exhibitor at every Seattle Boat Show since—Fisheries Supply has been a cornerstone of the Northwest marine community for nearly a century. We caught up with President Alex Sutter to learn more about the company’s legacy and continued impact.How has your business evolved […]