A Half-Century Partnership: Irwin Yacht Sales and NMTA
Celebrating More Than Six Decades of NMTA Membership Irwin Yacht Sales has been a member of NMTA since 1974 and is the longest continuously operating yacht and boat brokerage in the Pacific Northwest. Founded by Jim Irwin more than 60 years ago, today the company is owned by Matt Maynard, who established the Seattle office in 2006 […]
Reminder: New .5% Recreational Boat Tax Goes Into Effect July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, an additional tax of 0.5% applies to each retail sale of a recreational vessel in Washington State. The tax is due at the time of purchase or at the time of first use in Washington. Visit the Department of Revenue New Recreational Vessel Tax page for more information.This new tax is the result of […]
2026 Board Elections Results
Thank you to all members who voted in this year’s Board Elections. The winners who will serve a 3-year term starting July 1, 2026 are Sam Bissett (Fluid Motion), Nick Graf (Aspen Power Catamarans) and Jason Hanleybrown (Marine Floats).
Ranger Tugs: Northwest Built, Nationally Known
Celebrating More Than Six Decades of NMTA Membership Ranger Tugs has been a member of the Northwest Marine Trade Association since 1962. We caught up with Sam Bisset, VP of Marketing for Fluid Motion, LLC, the parent company, to learn more about the company’s history, evolution, and long-standing connection to the Northwest boating community.Ranger Tugs has […]
Core Plus Maritime Showcases Future Workforce Talent
More than 25 high school welding students from across Washington gathered at Harbor Island Training Center in May for the inaugural Core Plus Maritime Student Competition in Shipyard Welding — an event aimed at strengthening the pipeline of skilled workers entering the maritime industry.Hosted by Vigor Marine Group and supported by partners including SAFE Boats, […]
Early-Bird Registration Now Available for NW Marina & Boatyard Conference in La Conner, October 6-8
Registration is now open for NMTA’s 2026 Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference, returning to La Conner October 6–8. The annual event brings together marina, boatyard, port, engineering, safety, and marine industry professionals from across the region for three days of education, networking, and industry discussion. You don’t want to miss it. Why Register Early? Discounted […]
RBAW’s Mind The Zone Campaign Returns for Summer Safety on Lake Union
https://youtu.be/-tmrD9ZoouU?si=oHnUoHRd46Ngfl3Z With another busy summer ahead on Lake Union — including an influx of visitors for FIFA World Cup events and increased recreational activity on the water — our partners at the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW) have relaunched the annual “Mind The Zone” campaign. The initiative is designed to increase awareness of the […]
There’s Still Time to Register for the June 17 Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors and Capital Benefit Services, is just around the corner! Join fellow NMTA members on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Queen City Yacht Club (2608 Boyer Ave E, Seattle) for an evening of networking, industry updates, community connection, drinks and delicious food from Marination.The Annual Meeting is a […]
A Valuable Member Resource: The NMTA Career Center
Did you know the NMTA offers a Career Center designed specifically for the recreational boating industry?The NMTA Career Center helps member businesses connect with qualified candidates for positions ranging from technicians and marina staff to sales, administration, and seasonal roles. Members can post job openings, internships, and apprenticeships while reaching candidates who are actively interested in marine […]
Harbor Island BBQ to Benefit Maritime Scholarships
The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound, in partnership with the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society and its Youth Maritime Training Association, will host the John Veentjer Youth Maritime Scholarship BBQ fundraiser on June 25 at Pier 17 on Harbor Island.The event supports the 2027 scholarship cycle, helping Washington students pursue careers in maritime trades, sciences, […]