Listen In: NMTA President George Harris on the Fishing for a Reason Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7g-7eg1kt8&feature=youtu.be NMTA President & CEO George Harris recently joined Jamie and Scott Propst on the Fishing for a Reason podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about boating, fishing, and access in Washington State. In the episode, George shares how NMTA protects marinas, boatyards, fishing opportunities, and local boating businesses — plus gives an inside look at what […]
Join NMTA and RBAW to Advocate for Recreational Boating in Olympia: Boating Day, Thursday, January 29
On Thursday, January 29, 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. Your participation strengthens our industry’s voice and helps ensure the future of […]
Pumpout Grant Applications Due January 16
The Washington Clean Vessel Act Program is now accepting grant applications for projects to construct, renovate, replace, operate, and maintain boat sewage disposal facilities for recreational vessels. This includes pumpouts, pumpout carts, dump stations, pumpout barges, pumpout boats, and floating restrooms. If your Annual Operations & Maintenance grant expires in 2026 – now is the time to […]
October and November Sales Data
University of Washington Sea Grant added October and November DOL registration data to their Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard last week. Year-to-date (Jan – Nov) new boat registrations are 4,684 compared to 4,967 in 2024 for a decrease of 5.7%. The YTD value of new registration is $430.2M compared to $391.1M in 2024 for a 10.0% increase. Brokerage […]
Thank You to our Seattle Boat Show Presenting Sponsors
The Seattle Boat Show is made possible in part by the generous support of our sponsors and we’d like to give them a shout out. This week, please meet our presenting sponsors, Sundance Yacht Sales and the Port of Seattle.Sundance Yacht Sales is a full-service yacht dealer and service center established in 1972. Family-owned and operated, […]
Introducing Seattle Boat Show After Dark & Improved Digital Guest Tickets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSrYQR7SemI We’re excited to announce that we are shaking things up on the two Friday nights of the Seattle Boat Show, January 30 and February 6 from 5–9 p.m. with our NEW promotion, Seattle Boat Show After Dark. On these Friday evenings, attendees will experience soft blue lighting, warm magenta accents, and a moody, after-dark ambience throughout […]
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 2, 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 […]
Meet Campus Life – 2024/2025 NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
Campus Life was awarded a $1,000 Grow Boating Grant from NMTA. We recently caught up with Ashley Umbarger, Executive Director of Campus Life, to learn how the program is helping introduce more young people to the water. For those unfamiliar, what does Campus Life do?Located in Hermiston, Oregon, Campus Life mentors students of all ages and […]
Boat Show Season Brings an Increase in Online Fraud and Scams
As we head into Boat Show season, NMTA members and Seattle Boat Show exhibitors should be aware that fraudulent online activity typically increases this time of year. If you receive a suspicious email or phone call claiming to be from the Seattle Boat Show or NMTA—and you’re unsure of its authenticity—please contact the NMTA office […]
Employment Law Risks for Marine Businesses – Legally Compliant Employee Handbook Available for Members
Attorneys with Cairncross & Hempelman, P.S. reviewed current top employment law risks for NMTA members during a recent member webinar. They are: 1) I-9 verification for all employees, 2) discrimination and retaliation, 3) documentation of required breaks and mealtimes, 4) inconsistent documentation and record keeping, and 5) not having a legally compliant Employee Handbook. Federal and […]