Members in the News: Leschi and Lakewood Marina, Twin Bridges Marina Receive Washington Clean Marina Recertifications
Congratulations to Leschi, Lakewood, and Twin Bridges Marina who were recently recertified as part of Washington’s Clean Marina program. They surpassed the minimum pollution prevention requirements by a wide margin and successfully passed their Clean Marina program audits. These marinas have surpassed the federal and state legal requirements for incidental hazardous waste discharges. Created in 2005 as an […]
Time is Running Out! Earlybird Pricing for the 2024 Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference Ends September 15
Don’t let this amazing deal sail away. Thanks to our generous sponsor, Marine Floats, you can lock in your registration for the NW Marina and Boatyard Conference — happening Oct 10 – 11 in Bremerton — at a discounted rate of just $350 (down from $475)! But act fast, this offer disappears after September 15. This […]
Register for NW Marina & Boatyard Conference and NMTA PAC Golf Tournament
NMTA PAC Golf Tournament – October 9NW Marina & Boatyard Conference – October 10 & 11 Click on Graphics Below to Register
Call For Presenters: Seattle Boat Show Seminar Program Applications Due September 18
We are excited to invite knowledgeable presenters to contribute to our highly anticipated Seattle Boat Show (January 31 – February 8, 2025) seminar program. This is your chance to share your insights, expertise, and experiences with an engaged audience of boating enthusiasts. We are seeking a diverse range of topics and are open to new ideas […]
Discover Boating Assets Available to Boating Businesses
Did you know that the National Marine Manufacturers Association has a program similar to our own Grow Boating, but on a larger scale? The Discover Boating mission mirrors ours – increase boating participation and enhance the experience for current boaters. Discover Boating has researched and evaluated which online resources consumers consult before making a purchase. In […]
Time is Running Out! Earlybird Pricing for the 2024 Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference Ends September 15
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our Grow Boating grant program for 2024 – 2025, once again 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.The application process is now open and closes October 31, 2024. […]
Successful Partnership with KING 5 – Eight Years and Still Going Strong
Our highly successful Grow Boating partnership with KING 5 Evening is now in its eighth year! So far this summer, Evening has hosted their show from on the water four times, on boats provided by Carefree Boat Club, Freedom Boat Club, Seattle Boat Company’s FunShare and Signature Yachts. They have also aired two boating stories: Boat […]
Q2 2024 Boat Sales Down Compared to Q2 2023
June boat sales data from UW Sea Grant and the Department of Licensing give us a complete look at Q2 new and brokerage registrations in Washington. Registrations by dealers and brokers for Q2 were down 16.9% in units and down .6% in value compared to Q2 in 2023. For Q1, registrations were down 10.4% in […]
More Seattle Boat Show Research Results
In previous issues of WaterLife we’ve shared some of the results from the surveys of 2024 Seattle Boat Show attendees conducted by GMA Research, including the exceptionally high Net Promoter score (75%) and the deep loyalty of our attendees (90% come every 1-3 years). Another finding that may surprise some people is that 65% of attendees (up from […]
Have Your Boating Images Featured in Boat Show Advertising!
Want to have your boats featured in NMTA event advertising and marketing materials including the Seattle Boat Show, Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, and more? We need your images and video footage for advertisements including posters, print and digital ads, banners, show materials, and more! We are looking to showcase our unique, diverse, and […]