Maximize Your Seattle Boat Show Impact with Digital Advertising Opportunities
Our Digital Advertising & Retargeting Program is designed to make your presence unforgettable.Did you know NMTA offers digital advertising and retargeting packages? These highly effective campaigns can help you reach visitors to the Seattle Boat Show and SeattleBoatShow.com, generating more booth traffic and increasing sales leads and brand awareness. This is your chance to stand […]
Skagit Valley College Announces New Marine Surveying Course
Skagit Valley College is offering a new Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft course in Anacortes, Washington, running February 23 – April 24, 2025. Participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to conduct professional condition and valuation surveys for vessels up to 65 feet in length. The course is ideal for marine professionals […]
Meet Renton Sailing Center – 2024/2025 NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
Renton Sailing Center was awarded a $1,000 Grow Boating Grant from NMTA. We spoke with Vice President Chris Lee and Maintenance Officer John Padgett to learn how the funding has helped expand access to sailing in the community.What is Renton Sailing Center, and what does it do?Renton Sailing Center is a community sailing program located […]
Meet Sail Sandpoint – 2024/2025 NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
Sail Sand Point received a $1,000 grant from NMTA to support their mission of getting people of all abilities out on the water. We caught up with executive director Seth Muir to learn more about their work.What does Sail Sand Point do?Sail Sand Point (SSP) is a community boating center with a mission to bring […]
Nautical Northwest Magazine Sets Sail to Connect and Celebrate the Pacific Northwest Maritime Community
A new voice is emerging for the Pacific Northwest’s diverse maritime world, Nautical Northwest Magazine, a free print and digital publication designed to inform, educate, and entertain all who share a passion for life on the water. With six issues per year, the magazine will be distributed at hundreds of locations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, California, […]
Seattle Boat Show Lumen Field Booth Assignments + Key Exhibitor Dates
Show layouts for Lumen Field, with indoor booth assignments, will be published to the Seattle Boat Show website no later than Friday, November 7. Exhibitors will receive a link to the exhibitor website page. Bell Harbor show layout and slip assignments will be available in January. Other key dates to note: November 7 – Floor plan announced in exhibitor update. Booth assignments […]
A Memorable Gathering in La Conner: 2025 NW Marina & Boatyard Conference Recap
The 2025 NW Marina & Boatyard Conference, held October 8 – 10 in the picturesque town of La Conner, Washington, brought together 75 marina professionals, industry leaders, and innovators for two days of learning, connection, and celebration. With a sold-out crowd and enthusiastic participation, the event proved to be one of the most successful yet. […]
You’re Invited: Campaign Fundraiser for Sen. Jesse Salomon
Please join us for a special campaign fundraiser in support of Senator Jesse Salomon (D-32, Shoreline) on Monday, November 3rd, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the NMTA office. Senator Salomon has been a consistent advocate for sportfishing and the marine industry, bringing a personal passion and informed perspective to his work in Olympia. As he […]
Meet the Anacortes Waterfront Alliance, NMTA Grow Boating Grant Recipient
The Anacortes Waterfront Alliance received a $1,000 grant from NMTA. We spoke with Mary Trester, director, to learn more.What does the Anacortes Waterfront Alliance do?We recently changed our name to Anacortes Community Boating to better reflect our mission: Bringing you the joy of boating! We’re a nonprofit based on Fidalgo Bay at the Port of Anacortes. Our […]
Book Your Hotel Stay for the 2026 Seattle Boat Show
We’re excited to share our recommended hotel block for the Seattle Boat Show, January 30 – February 7, 2026. All rates are bookable online via SeattleBoatShow.com/hotels. Recommended Hotels with Special Boat Show Rates: Silver Cloud Hotel Stadium — From $199. Located across the street from Lumen Field Event Center. Book by December 31, 2025. Embassy Suites – Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square — $199 for this hotel in historic Pioneer Square, […]