Author: Karsten McIntosh

Help Spread the Word About NEW Southern Resident Killer Whales Law

Setback is Now 1,000 Yards for Recreational Vessels As of January 1, 2025, in Washington State waters, boats must not approach southern resident killer whales  (SRKW) within 1,000 yards (1/2 nautical mile) and must stop movement if they end up within 400 yards of SRKW.  The new rules apply to all recreational boaters in Washington […]

NMTA/RBAW Legislative Boating Day in Olympia – February 4, 2025

Please join us as we advocate for recreational boating and defend our industry in Olympia on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. We’ll begin with an in-person briefing at the WA State Capitol at 12:30 p.m. by your Olympia team and be welcomed by a special legislative guest. You’ll then participate in meetings with legislators throughout the afternoon. […]

Join NMTA and RBAW to Advocate for Recreational Boating in Olympia

Legislative Boating Day, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, join fellow boating industry colleagues and advocates at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to promote and defend recreational boating. This is your chance to meet with legislators, share the importance of our industry, and make your voice heard. Agenda: 12:30 p.m.: In-person […]

WDFW Seeks Marina Feedback On Float Regulations

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is distributing a survey to targeted stakeholders around Washington to gather input from organizations who provide installations of floats, manufacture floats, or regulate floats to help understand the opportunities and challenges for future float regulations. This is a voluntary survey and will be used to inform […]

New: Digital Guest Tickets – A Hassle-Free Way to Invite Guests to the Seattle Boat Show

We’re excited to share that it will be easier than ever for Seattle Boat Show exhibitors to treat customers and prospects to free admission to the Seattle Boat Show with the introduction of digital guest tickets. These will replace the traditional yellow paper guest tickets that Seattle Boat Show exhibitors are accustomed to.  These digital tickets […]

October Boat Sales Up In Units and Value

NEW DEALER BOAT SALES USED DEALER/BROKERAGE BOAT SALES New and brokerage boat sales in October were up 8.6% in units and 35.2% in value compared to October 2023 according to data just added to the Washington Sea Grant Washington Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard. Year to date new and brokerage boat sales are down 13.2% in units and […]

Build Your Crew: Connect with Job Seekers at the Seattle Boat Show Career Fair

Do you have open positions you are looking to fill? Consider listing them on NMTA’s Career Center and signing up for a table at the Career Fair at the Seattle Boat Show on Monday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. The Career Fair is open to all show exhibitors AND NMTA members and is free to participate. It […]