Health Trust: Fall is Renewal Season
If your business is covered by the NMTA Health Trust, expect your 2027 Renewal Packet to arrive by email between October 20-22, 2026. The Trust runs on the calendar year so Q4 is renewal time. Not enrolled yet? If you’d like a quote for 2027, your first step is to fill out the quote request […]
NMFS Project Permit Delays? Send Us Your Project Information
Is your project permit stuck waiting for a consultation with NOAA Fisheries (NMFS)? The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) met recently with Dr. Tim Petty, Assistant Secretary for Oceans & Atmosphere at NOAA, to discuss the regulatory headache that’s been slowing down project permits across the region. PNWA is advocating for rescinding a 2022 NOAA-Corps […]
Seattle Boat Show News: Website & Sponsorship Opportunities
Work is underway on the 2027 Seattle Boat Show website as we prepare to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Seattle Boat Show. The show’s new 80th anniversary branding will be featured throughout the website as additional information is added in the coming weeks. SeattleBoatShow.com is now featuring the 2027 exhibitor list, with 249 exhibitors […]
Grow Boating Applications Due This Month
Reminder! Grow Boating Applications for 2026 are due on October 31, 2026. If you were thinking of submitting one, now is the time to work on it. If you know of an organization that could use these funds, please forward the application link to them. More information about the grant program, types of programs funded, […]
Meet Sarah Scoltock, PR Consultant for NMTA
In September we bid a fond farewell to Lisa Samuelson who’s retiring after 20+ years of public relations work for NMTA. To pick up the PR lines, please welcome Sarah Scoltock to the role of PR consultant beginning October 1, 2026. She will work with NMTA on WaterLife and PR for the Seattle Boat Show, […]
Golf Tournament Raises $12k for NMTA PAC
Thank you to all 72 golfers who participated in the NMTA Golf Tournament and Political Action Committee (PAC) Fundraiser on September 21 at Harbor Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo. Together we raised more than $12,000 for the PAC. Congratulations to our two contest winners! Tony Bulpin with Awlgrip Paints won the putting contest and Jace […]
MRAA Dealer Week 2026: The New Fundamentals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=0zSKFjneZ2Gi9vJ7&v=BJeUjchc7WQ&feature=youtu.be Marine retailers are navigating rapid changes in customer expectations, technology and the capabilities of AI. Dealer Week 2026, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ annual conference, will tackle these challenges with education focused on “The New Fundamentals”—a focused approach to helping marine retailers strengthen core business practices amid ongoing market shifts. The event […]
Seattle Boat Show Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsorship packages are now available for the 2027 Seattle Boat Show (February 5 – 13). They are designed to give sponsors recognition leading up to and during the event. With a slate of new events, activities and promotions, we have something for every budget. Sponsorship options include: Display Space & Onsite Promotions Digital Advertising to […]
King 5 Evening Magazine Showcases the Joy of PNW Boating
https://youtu.be/YWp5IHtoGA4?si=FId5spwaQOSviHvZ What better way to showcase Pacific Northwest boating than a KING 5 Evening Magazine story featuring Anacortes Yacht Charters? The 45-year-old business is featured in a terrific piece highlighting the breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and unforgettable experiences available in the San Juan Islands. The story also demonstrates just how easy it is to get […]
Take Action: Strengthen America’s Waterways
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently launched the Waterways Access Initiative, a campaign focused on protecting public water access, modernizing recreation infrastructure, supporting conservation, and strengthening the made-in-America recreational boating industry. A key opportunity is the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which guides how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds, maintains, and improves America’s waterways […]