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 […]
Stay Informed, Stay Ahead: Explore NMTA Member Resources Today
Did you know there’s a wealth of exclusive information and resources available to NMTA members? Log in to https://nmta.net/membership/resources to access valuable insights and tools that can support your business and industry engagement: Seattle Boat Show Research Summaries: Access reports for 2020, 2023 and 2024 to stay updated on trends and consumer behavior. NW Marina & Boatyard […]
Q3 Boat Sales Data
Third quarter sales data from UW Sea Grant shows new and brokerage unit sales down 14.3% compared to third quarter 2023 and for the same period down 12.5% in value. The summary tables below are for each quarter with a comparison to the previous year. Year-to-date new and brokerage registrations are down 14.7% in units and […]
Last Chance! Grow Boating Grant Applications Close 10/31
LAST CHANCE! Grow Boating Grant Application deadline is TOMORROW (Halloween!) by 11:59pm PST. Apply Now.https://nmta.net/growboating/ Apply Now
Corinthian Yacht Club Hosts J/24 Worlds in Seattle, Showcasing Global Talent and Championing Women in Sailing
https://youtu.be/c341kdzdZkU?feature=shared Congratulations to Corinthian Yacht Club who hosted the J/24 Worlds — world championship sailing regatta — at Shilshole Bay Marina in early October. Held annually around the globe since 1982, this was the first time the competition took place in Seattle. The regatta attracted 56 boats from 11 different countries who competed over 5 days […]
Golf Tournament Raises Over $16,500 for NMTA PAC
Thank you to all who participated in the NMTA Golf Tournament — not only having a fun day on the links but also raising money for our Political Action Committee (PAC). Every dollar donated to the PAC goes to promoting recreational boating through good government. A BIG thank you to all who contributed!And congratulations to our […]
Record Attendance at NW Marina & Boatyard Conference
The largest crowd in recent history gathered for the NW Marina and Boatyard and Conference and consumed two days of key learnings, discussions, and networking with local and national industry experts. If you were unable to attend the conference or would like to review the presentations again at your leisure, they can be found in the Members […]
Take Action on Rising Healthcare Costs: Consider NMTA Healthcare Trust
Soaring healthcare costs are reaching new, very critical levels. Hospitals are seeking higher reimbursements and pharmaceutical advancements are driving prices up with breakthrough treatments. Furthermore, labor expenses are rising and the Pacific Northwest is experiencing some of the highest inflation in the country. This has resulted in higher insurance carrier costs for almost every carrier […]
Applications Close October 31 for Grow Boating Grants
For 2024 – 2025 the NMTA Grow Boating program will once again be offering ten $1,000 grants to organizations that help get new boaters on the water, promote diversity and inclusion, and encourage current boaters to go boating more often.Applications close October 31, 2024. Grants will be announced in December 2024 and funds will be […]