October Boat Sales Up In Units and Value
NEW DEALER BOAT SALES USED DEALER/BROKERAGE BOAT SALES New and brokerage boat sales in October were up 8.6% in units and 35.2% in value compared to October 2023 according to data just added to the Washington Sea Grant Washington Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard. Year to date new and brokerage boat sales are down 13.2% in units and […]
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 3, 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 […]
Youth Boating, Marine Education, and Search & Rescue Get a $45k Lift from Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Funds
Thanks to the success of the 2024 Anacortes Yacht & Boat Show, Skagit County is sailing toward a brighter future with a $45,000 donation for marine initiatives. Kudos to the Marine Trades Committee of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce who are donating $45,000 to three Skagit County nonprofits to bolster youth boating initiatives, support marine workforce development […]
Collective Advocacy Defends Westlake Blvd Commerce, with Key Support from NMTA and Partners
Two years ago, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) proposed dedicating two lanes of Westlake Blvd to buses-only, threatening parking, commerce, and customer access. NMTA members raised concerns, uncovering SDOT’s lack of effective outreach and disregard for feedback. Despite efforts by NMTA staff and members, SDOT ignored outreach attempts. Recognizing the need for broader support, Hoby […]
‘Tis the Season… Forgotten Children’s Fund Gala
The PNW Yacht Captains Association is having their annual benefit for the local Seattle non-profit Forgotten Children’s Fund on Wednesday evening, December 4th at the Ballard Elks lodge. This 501(c) 3 non-profit organization was founded in 1976 and gives Christmas to kids that may not otherwise get one. Gala attendees are generally yacht owners, captains and crew, […]
Member News: Seattle Watersports Unveils Vintage Waterski Display
Did you know Seattle played a key role in the history of waterskiing? In 1928, Don Ibsen, a Roosevelt High School graduate, co-invented waterskis through experiments on Lake Washington, independently contributing to the sport’s origins alongside pioneers Ralph Samuelson (Minnesota, 1922) and Fred Waller (Long Island, 1924). By the 1960s, Seattle had become a waterskiing hub. Paul Wiley began crafting wooden skis in his […]
Maximize Your Seattle Boat Show Presence with Digital Advertising
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 out from the competition. Packages range from $2,400 and up but can […]
NMTA Gets 21st Clean Audit from Clark Nuber
After our fiscal year ends (June 30), the NMTA Board of Trustees requests a FULL audit of that accounting year. A team of auditors from Clark Nuber spend a week doing an extensive review of the income and expenses for the e financials statements, deposit logs, invoices, etc. Jenntire year and have full access to all NMTA […]
Meet NMTA’s Newest Lobbyist – Jay Balasbas, JMB Strategies
Get to Know NMTA’s New Lobbyist Please join us in welcoming Jay Balasbas, the newest member of NMTA’s lobby team, who joins Jay Jennings, NMTA’s VP of government affairs and lobbyist Roman Daniels-Brown, advocating on behalf of NMTA in Olympia. He has 24 years experience around the political and policy process, from managing a political […]
Promoting Responsible Sportfishing: NMTA helps Shine a Light on WDFW’s Vital Role
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xHDXwPoS5E In September, the NMTA Grow Boating team worked with KING 5 Evening to spotlight the dedicated work of the Washington State Department of Wildlife enforcement team. For a morning, they hit the water together, and the story that aired this week beautifully captures WDFW officers as guardians of our precious wildlife and ecosystems. This segment […]
