Legislative Day in Olympia: A Unified Voice for Washington’s $9 Billion Industry
Thank you to NMTA and RBAW members who braved the weather to attend Boating Day in Olympia on February 4th. The event was a success, with 30 meetings held with legislators and staff to advocate for recreational boating, its $9 billion annual economic impact in Washington, and key priorities. In partnership with the Recreational Boating […]
Making It Look Easy: A HUGE Thank You to Our Boat Handling Team
A huge shoutout to Patti Segulja-Lau, Marc Cohen, and Arne Hammer—the dedicated team behind Show Boat Handlers LLC, NMTA’s boat handling division for the Seattle Boat Show. Their hard work and expertise ensure the seamless movement of boats in and out of Lumen Field Event Center—no small feat!From managing logistics to troubleshooting challenges, they work long […]
Meet the Crew Behind the Show: Tireless Efforts, Year-Round Planning
It’s a 9-day show but it’s virtually 365 days in the planning. Thank you to the NMTA Board, Boat Show Committee and staff who work tirelessly year-round to pull off this event.
Job Seekers and Employers Connect at the Seattle Boat Show Career Fair
Despite snow and ice, more than 100 determined job seekers and students attended the Seattle Boat Show Career Fair, eager to explore career opportunities with the participating member businesses. Attendees connected with employers, learned about job openings, and took the next steps toward careers in the marine industry.Feedback from participating businesses was very positive:“This was […]
Rain or Shine (or Snow), the Seattle Boat Show Delivers
Thank you to the 295 member businesses who made the 78th Seattle Boat Show a success! As the premier boat show on the West Coast, we continue to attract attendees from across the country. This year, tickets were sold in 48 states and Canadian provinces, reinforcing the show’s national reach. Despite snow and winter weather […]
Seattle Media Goes Quackers Over the Boat Show
Mama Duck, the world’s largest rubber duck, made a splash at the Seattle Boat Show, perching atop the Lumen Field parking garage and stealing the spotlight. Her arrival turned heads and sparked excitement, generating widespread buzz across radio, TV, online, and social media. But it wasn’t all just fun and feathers—media coverage also took a […]
Partner Spotlight: Northwest Women in Boating
Discover a vibrant community of women making waves in the boating world—the Northwest Women in Boating (NWWB). Passionate boaters Marilyn Michael and Vivian Strolis founded NWWB in 2007. It grew out of a shared passion to connect and support women in boating. What began as a continuation of the Women Aboard ethos – where Vivian and […]
Seattle Boat Show Sponsor Spotlight: Officer 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 Officer sponsors: Basta Boatlifts, S3 Maritime, Golden Boat Lifts and Ranger Tugs & Cutwater Boats.Basta Boatlifts (East Hall 1111) is the sponsor of Uncorked, the Seattle Boat Show’s […]
Boat Sales Up 10.6% in Units, 18.3% in Value, in Q4, 2024
The 2024 November and December Department of Licensing (DOL) boat registration data is now available on the UW Sea Grant Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard. The fourth quarter of 2024 posted a 10.6% increase in new and brokerage unit sales compared to the same period in 2023, with Q4 2024 total units registered at 1,067. The value of […]
Farewell to Lorena and Leonard Landon: Celebrating a Decade of Dedication to the Waggoner Cruising Guide
Join us in saying a heartfelt thank you and farewell to Lorena and Leonard Landon, who have been the dedicated managing editors of the Waggoner Cruising Guide for the past 10 years. As they step into a well-deserved, more relaxed chapter of life, we honor their remarkable contributions to the boating community. Often called the […]
