Corinthian Yacht Club Hosts J/24 Worlds in Seattle, Showcasing Global Talent and Championing Women in Sailing

https://youtu.be/c341kdzdZkU?feature=shared Congratulations to Corinthian Yacht Club who hosted the J/24 Worlds — world championship sailing regatta — at Shilshole Bay Marina in early October. Held annually around the globe since 1982, this was the first time the competition took place in Seattle. The regatta attracted 56 boats from 11 different countries who competed over 5 days […]

Golf Tournament Raises Over $16,500 for NMTA PAC

Thank you to all who participated in the NMTA Golf Tournament — not only having a fun day on the links but also raising money for our Political Action Committee (PAC). Every dollar donated to the PAC goes to promoting recreational boating through good government. A BIG thank you to all who contributed!And congratulations to our […]

Record Attendance at NW Marina & Boatyard Conference

The largest crowd in recent history gathered for the NW Marina and Boatyard and Conference and consumed two days of key learnings, discussions, and networking with local and national industry experts. If you were unable to attend the conference or would like to review the presentations again at your leisure, they can be found in the Members […]

Take Action on Rising Healthcare Costs: Consider NMTA Healthcare Trust

Soaring healthcare costs are reaching new, very critical levels. Hospitals are seeking higher reimbursements and pharmaceutical advancements are driving prices up with breakthrough treatments. Furthermore, labor expenses are rising and the Pacific Northwest is experiencing some of the highest inflation in the country. This has resulted in higher insurance carrier costs for almost every carrier […]

Applications Close October 31 for Grow Boating Grants

For 2024 – 2025 the NMTA Grow Boating program will once again be offering ten $1,000 grants to organizations that help get new boaters on the water, promote diversity and inclusion, and encourage current boaters to go boating more often.Applications close October 31, 2024. Grants will be announced in December 2024 and funds will be […]

Save the Date: Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show coming May 15 – 17, 2025

Mark your calendars! The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show is set for May 15 – 17, 2025, at Cap Sante Marina. Last year’s show was a sold-out success, featuring 92 exhibitors and 248 boats on display. We welcomed attendees from 30 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, making it one of the best shows since we started producing […]

Seattle Boat Show Key Dates for Exhibitors

Show layouts for Lumen Field, with indoor booth assignments, will be published on Friday, November 8. Look for an email reminder and a link to the exhibitor website page in this week’s Exhibitor Update. Show layout and slip assignments for Bell Harbor will be available in January. If you have a specific location preference that was […]

New Stormwater Grant RFPs Opening October 23: $8.6M Available

The Puget Sound National Estuary Program will open Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on October 23, with a total of $8.6 million for funding projects in climate resilience in stormwater, stormwater park and regional facilities planning, and a “Mega-Toxics RFP” addressing three Toxics in Fish priorities. The application period will be open from October 23 through […]

$8.6 Million Available Through Stormwater RFPs Opening October 23 // Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead Announces September Investment List

The Stormwater Strategic Initiative Leads will open Requests for Proposals on October 23, seeking projects addressing the following priorities: Climate Resiliency in Stormwater Management ($2.5 million available) Developing Stormwater Parks and Regional Facilities ($1.6 million available) Mega-Toxics: Chemical Action Plan Implementation ($1 million available) Contaminants of Emerging Concern Research ($1 million available) Addressing Toxic Hotspot […]