Registration Now Open for 2026 Maritime Workforce Forum
May 19 | Port of Bellingham – Bellingham Cruise Terminal10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Register Today for Sea Grant Washington Pumpout Repair Workshop
May 11 | Point Hudson Marina | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Register Now for Oil Spill Prevention Workshop
May 5 | Manson, WA | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Five Key Takeaways from Seattle Boat Show Research
For the fourth consecutive year, NMTA partnered with GMA Research, a Bellevue-based consumer insights firm, to evaluate the 2026 Seattle Boat Show.Beyond the standout Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80% shared in the last WaterLife, here are five key takeaways: Strong first-time attendance: 24% of guests were first-timers. We’re pleased that this number has continued […]
Thank You Sponsors for Powering the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
A big thank you to the sponsors helping make the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show a great experience for all! We appreciate BananaBelt Boats (Shuttles & Bag Sponsor), Boat Insurance Agency (Coffee Sponsor), Anacortes Marine Documentation (Exhibitor Lanyard Sponsor), and Pacific Maritime Title (Attendee Wristband Sponsor) for their generous support.We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, May 14–16—be […]
Help Chart the Course for Blake Island
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is developing a Master Plan for the future of Blake Island Marine State Park and has outlined four potential proposals. Our partners at Waggoner Cruising Guide have a helpful article summarizing the options. You can also watch a video overview of the Master Plan information that was presented by Parks at […]
Save the Date: Tee Up for NMTA’s Annual Golf Tournament, Monday, September 21
Mark your calendars and dust off those clubs—NMTA’s annual golf tournament is set for Monday, September 21 at Harbour Pointe Golf Club (back by popular demand!). We’ll kick things off with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, so plan to arrive early, grab lunch (on us), and get in the swing of things.For $175 per golfer, […]
Sparks Fly May 16 – Be Part of It
Volunteers & Sponsors Needed: Student Welding Competition Support the next generation of maritime talent at Core Plus Maritime’s first-ever Student Marine Welding Competition, hosted at Vigor Marine on Saturday, May 16. Thirty students from regional high school programs will compete in a hands-on weld challenge, mock interviews, and resume reviews—designed to better connect classroom learning with […]
Seattle Boat Show Earns World-Class Rating from Attendees
For the fourth year in a row, NMTA partnered with GMA Research, a leading Bellevue-based consumer research firm, to survey attendees at the Seattle Boat Show. The goal: gather valuable feedback and measure overall satisfaction using the Net Promoter Score (NPS) — the gold standard for assessing customer loyalty. According to Bain & Co., creators […]
Advocacy Corner – By The Numbers: Washington Boating at a Glance
By the Numbers: Washington Boating at a GlanceJay Jennings, NMTA VP and Director of Government Affairs is a columnist for Nautical Northwest magazine Washington’s recreational boating industry is a major economic force, far more than a seasonal pastime. New statewide economic data shows the sector generates $8.1 billion annually, supporting 23,207 jobs and 1,280 businesses […]