Core Plus Maritime Showcases Future Workforce Talent
More than 25 high school welding students from across Washington gathered at Harbor Island Training Center in May for the inaugural Core Plus Maritime Student Competition in Shipyard Welding — an event aimed at strengthening the pipeline of skilled workers entering the maritime industry.Hosted by Vigor Marine Group and supported by partners including SAFE Boats, […]
Early-Bird Registration Now Available for NW Marina & Boatyard Conference in La Conner, October 6-8
Registration is now open for NMTA’s 2026 Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference, returning to La Conner October 6–8. The annual event brings together marina, boatyard, port, engineering, safety, and marine industry professionals from across the region for three days of education, networking, and industry discussion. You don’t want to miss it. Why Register Early? Discounted […]
RBAW’s Mind The Zone Campaign Returns for Summer Safety on Lake Union
https://youtu.be/-tmrD9ZoouU?si=oHnUoHRd46Ngfl3Z With another busy summer ahead on Lake Union — including an influx of visitors for FIFA World Cup events and increased recreational activity on the water — our partners at the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW) have relaunched the annual “Mind The Zone” campaign. The initiative is designed to increase awareness of the […]
There’s Still Time to Register for the June 17 Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors and Capital Benefit Services, is just around the corner! Join fellow NMTA members on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Queen City Yacht Club (2608 Boyer Ave E, Seattle) for an evening of networking, industry updates, community connection, drinks and delicious food from Marination.The Annual Meeting is a […]
A Valuable Member Resource: The NMTA Career Center
Did you know the NMTA offers a Career Center designed specifically for the recreational boating industry?The NMTA Career Center helps member businesses connect with qualified candidates for positions ranging from technicians and marina staff to sales, administration, and seasonal roles. Members can post job openings, internships, and apprenticeships while reaching candidates who are actively interested in marine […]
Harbor Island BBQ to Benefit Maritime Scholarships
The Marine Exchange of Puget Sound, in partnership with the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society and its Youth Maritime Training Association, will host the John Veentjer Youth Maritime Scholarship BBQ fundraiser on June 25 at Pier 17 on Harbor Island.The event supports the 2027 scholarship cycle, helping Washington students pursue careers in maritime trades, sciences, […]
Seattle Boat Show Campaign Reaches First-Time, Younger Attendees
For the second year in a row, the Seattle Boat Show conducted a social media ticket giveaway ad campaign designed to attract new attendees to the show. The campaign offered two free tickets and specifically targeted younger boaters ages 28–45 who had never previously engaged with the show on Instagram or Facebook, visited the show […]
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest Posts Strongest Attendance Since 2022
Last weekend’s sold-out Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest featured 100 exhibitors and 231 boats and attracted 3,538 attendees over three days — up significantly from 2,831 attendees in 2025 and marking the show’s strongest attendance since transitioning to a three-day format in 2022. Tickets were sold across 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, […]
NMTA Represents PNW at Busan International Boat Show
Karsten McIntosh, NMTA’s Director of Communications, recently represented the association at the Busan International Boat Show—Korea’s leading recreational boating event and a growing platform for global industry collaboration.Karsten presented an overview of the North American boating market, highlighting trends, growth, and opportunities for Korean and Asian companies looking to enter or expand in the U.S., […]
Q1 Boat Sales Data Now Available
The University of Washington Sea Grant’s Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard now has first-quarter Department of Licensing boat sales and registration data. The table below summarizes period over period change for Washington state registrations. The DOL data shows that 2026 new boat registrations in Q1 totaled 586 units with a value of $60.1M compared to 2025 Q1 with […]