Seattle Boat Show Mate and Deckhand Sponsor Spotlight
The Seattle Boat Show is made possible in part by the continued support of our industry partners whose involvement not only supports the show but also strengthens the broader recreational boating ecosystem. This week, we recognize our Mate Sponsors: Peoples Bank and Boat Insurance Agency, and Deckhand Sponsors: Nautical Northwest Magazine, Northwest Inboards and Harley Exteriors. […]
Registration Still Open for Career Fair at the Seattle Boat Show
It’s not too late to register and participate in the Career Fair, Monday, February 2, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Seattle Boat Show. You can register at this LINK or contact Wyatt Asbury wyatt@nmta.net for more details. Once again Tory Gehring with Core Plus Maritime will be bringing bus loads of their students looking for […]
NMTA Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
SEATTLE, December 30, 2025 — The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has awarded $16,000 in Grow Boating grants to 10 nonprofits and community programs working to expand boating access, education, and on-the-water experiences throughout the Pacific Northwest. Funded by a portion of exhibitor space rental fees collected at the Seattle Boat Show each year, NMTA’s […]
Meet Sail Kingston Cove: 2024/2025 Grant Recipient
Sail Kingston Cove was awarded a $1,000 Grow Boating Grant from NMTA. We recently caught up with Cecile Schwedes, President of the Board, to learn how the program is helping introduce more young people to the water. What does Sail Kingston Cove do?Sail Kingston Cove (SKC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sailing education program for youth […]
Listen In: NMTA President George Harris on the Fishing for a Reason Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7g-7eg1kt8&feature=youtu.be NMTA President & CEO George Harris recently joined Jamie and Scott Propst on the Fishing for a Reason podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about boating, fishing, and access in Washington State. In the episode, George shares how NMTA protects marinas, boatyards, fishing opportunities, and local boating businesses — plus gives an inside look at what […]
Join NMTA and RBAW to Advocate for Recreational Boating in Olympia: Boating Day, Thursday, January 29
On Thursday, January 29, join fellow boating industry colleagues and advocates at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to promote and defend recreational boating. This is your chance to meet with legislators, share the importance of our industry, and make your voice heard. Your participation strengthens our industry’s voice and helps ensure the future of […]
Pumpout Grant Applications Due January 16
The Washington Clean Vessel Act Program is now accepting grant applications for projects to construct, renovate, replace, operate, and maintain boat sewage disposal facilities for recreational vessels. This includes pumpouts, pumpout carts, dump stations, pumpout barges, pumpout boats, and floating restrooms. If your Annual Operations & Maintenance grant expires in 2026 – now is the time to […]
October and November Sales Data
University of Washington Sea Grant added October and November DOL registration data to their Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard last week. Year-to-date (Jan – Nov) new boat registrations are 4,684 compared to 4,967 in 2024 for a decrease of 5.7%. The YTD value of new registration is $430.2M compared to $391.1M in 2024 for a 10.0% increase. Brokerage […]
Thank You to our Seattle Boat Show Presenting Sponsors
The Seattle Boat Show is made possible in part by the generous support of our sponsors and we’d like to give them a shout out. This week, please meet our presenting sponsors, Sundance Yacht Sales and the Port of Seattle.Sundance Yacht Sales is a full-service yacht dealer and service center established in 1972. Family-owned and operated, […]
Introducing Seattle Boat Show After Dark & Improved Digital Guest Tickets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSrYQR7SemI We’re excited to announce that we are shaking things up on the two Friday nights of the Seattle Boat Show, January 30 and February 6 from 5–9 p.m. with our NEW promotion, Seattle Boat Show After Dark. On these Friday evenings, attendees will experience soft blue lighting, warm magenta accents, and a moody, after-dark ambience throughout […]