Seattle Boat Show Research Results – Part 3
In the June 5 issue of WaterLife we shared some key highlights from GMA Research about the 2024 Seattle Boat Show. We continue to mine the extensive data and insights gleaned from the more than 2,000 respondents and will share them with you throughout the summer. We know guests love the show (as evidenced by […]
NMTA Travelift Passes Inspection
Last week, NMTA’s travel lift was load tested in the Lumen Field north parking lot by Arxcis, Inc and passed with flying colors. Arxcis, Inc. is based in Kingston, WA and specializes in crane inspections and operator safety training. George Harris, NMTA CEO and president attended the test to gain a full understanding of the […]
Revised Travel Lift Inspection Requirement Update
In April 2022, the Department of Labor and Industries released a directive that categorized travel lifts and boat hoists as cranes for the purpose of inspection and testing. Per the directive, travel lifts/boat hoists were required to have a load test completed once before April 6th, 2024, and once every four years following that. Load testers […]
Potential Copper-Based Paint Restriction Lifted
A law that went into effect in 2020 potentially bans copper-based antifouling paints forrecreational boats beginning in 2026. The law also directed the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) to conduct a scientific review on antifouling paints and ingredients by June 30, 2024.NMTA Government Affairs remains deeply engaged with Ecology, building relations with staff since before […]
2025 Seattle Boat Show Application Now Live
For best rate, applications must be received by August 31 Applications for the 2025 Seattle Boat Show were emailed to all NMTA members on June 27 and mailed yesterday, July 2. The on-time deadline for the best rate is August 31, 2025. Applications received after the on-time deadline are subject to space availability and a […]
Missed the Annual Meeting? Check Out NMTA Year in Review Presentation
Congratulations to Latham Goble Award Recipients Thank you to all our members who attended the annual meeting at the Seahawks Tunnel Club last month. The room was abuzz with members catching up with each other and making new connections. Congratulations to lobbyists Carl Burke and Doug Levy and NMTA’s legal counsel Ted Kutscher who were all awarded […]
Boater Engagement Workshop for Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery
Thursday, June 20, 9:30-11:00 a.m and Thursday, September 12, 9:30-11:00 a.m NMTA’s president and CEO George Harris serves on the WDFW Orca Regulations Communications Advisory Group. The group and WDFW is seeking input from the Salish Sea recreational boater community to inform its education, outreach and communications work related to Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) and the […]
Learn More About Wells Fargo Advisors’ Services on June 26
NMTA uses the services of Wells Fargo Advisors in Bellevue. Our designated financial advisor Amyna Karmali, Senior Vice President – Investment Officer, advises the NMTA and several of our members with the management of their investment portfolios and 401ks. Amyna and Sandy Cairns, Senior Wealth Planning Strategist, for Wells Fargo Advisors are hosting a meeting for […]
2024 Board Elections Results
Thank you to all members who voted in this year’s Board Elections. The winners who will serve a 3-year term starting July 1, 2024 are Elizabeth Bohling (Seattle Boat Company), John Dumas (Port of Anacortes) and Paul Zimmer (S3 Maritime)
Seattle Boat Show 2024 Guest Survey Results Improve from 2023
Over 2,000 guests completed the survey created by GMA Research and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive! The survey measured the importance of show features, ticket prices, show hours, shuttles, seminars, food, beverages, promotions and more. Verbatim responses collected from guests and YOY comparison from research in 2023 allows NMTA to understand if the show is […]