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 […]
Sea Grant WA Pumpout Repair Workshop Set for Next Week
April 2 | Point Hudson Marina | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Register Now for 2026 NMTA Annual Meeting
Join us June 17 for the NMTA Annual Meeting as we celebrate a year of progress and recognize the members and partners who help us preserve and grow recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest. Gather at Queen City Yacht Club for a relaxed evening of food, drinks, and connection, and hear from President & CEO George Harris […]
Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn, April 1
NMTA is pleased to co-host a Lunch & Learn with the Working Waterfront Coalition on April 1! This is a great opportunity for maritime employers and prospective trainees to learn more about the unique, state-approved Marine Tech Apprenticeship Program.See the flyer below for more details.
HB 2199 Signed Into Law: Ports Gain Tools to Remove Problem Vessels
On Monday, March 9, HB 2199 was signed into law, giving ports the ability to remove problem vessels from the water more quickly, while ensuring proper notification of the legal owner. This legislation was developed through a collaborative effort by Kitsap County Ports, county officials, and the Department of Natural Resources. We commend Rep. Adison Richards, the […]