NW Marina & Boatyard Conference Survey
Please tell us what is happening at your facility NMTA board chair and founder of BST Associates, Paul Sorensen, will discuss moorage market trends, rates, and challenges at our Marina & Boatyard Conference, October 10-11, in Bremerton. In order to present the most up-to-date information possible, Paul needs your help. He’s created a brief survey to […]
RBAW Concludes Third Successful Summer Promoting Safety on Lake Union
With the removal of the five seaplane buoys on Lake Union after Labor Day, our friends at the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW) recently completed their third summer of promoting safety, courtesy and awareness on Lake Union via their MindTheZone campaign.Thanks to increased funding from the City of Seattle and the State of Washington, the MindTheZone team […]
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 […]