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 […]
2024 NW Marina & Boatyard Conference Registration Now Open
The wait is over – registration is now open for the 2024 NW Marina and Boatyard Conference. We’re thrilled with the historic level of interest from sponsors and attendees. This year’s event, centrally located in Bremerton on October 10th and 11th, promises to be better than ever. It’s a crucial time for the marine sector, […]
Help Grow Boating in the PNW – Serve on NMTA’s Grow Boating Committee
NMTA’s Grow Boating Program serves the NMTA’s core purpose – to increase the number of boaters in the Northwest and to encourage year-round participation in recreational boating. We are very proud of it. Since its inception in 2003, NMTA has invested over $2 million in the promotion of boating in the Pacific Northwest. Over the […]
New Marine Manufacturing Program at Edmonds College
Welcome to new member the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) of Edmonds College. AMSC has long been known for providing students with the skills they need to get hired and excel in the manufacturing and trades industry—such as aerospace, defense, automotive, construction, and creative technology—in the shortest amount of time possible. AMSC recently added a Maritime Manufacturing […]
Be Whale Wise Resources for NMTA Members
Do you have an event this summer? Want to do your part to educate boaters about Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) and the Be Whale Wise regulations and guidelines? Be Whale Wise can provide Whale Warning Flags and Be Whale Wise educational information (brochures, stickers, orca range finder cards) at no charge to NMTA members for […]
Your Membership Supports Important Advocacy Work
NMTA’s team works tirelessly year round to positively affect policy, guide navigation through changing regulatory landscapes, and promote legislation that helps our members. Your membership allows us to collectively address issues and impacts beyond the capacity of individual members. All of this year’s efforts and accomplishments are too numerous to list here, but highlights include: […]
Seattle Boat Show Research Results – Part 3
In the June 5 issue of WaterLife we shared some key highlights from GMA Research about the 2024 Seattle Boat Show. We continue to mine the extensive data and insights gleaned from the more than 2,000 respondents and will share them with you throughout the summer. We know guests love the show (as evidenced by […]
NMTA Travelift Passes Inspection
Last week, NMTA’s travel lift was load tested in the Lumen Field north parking lot by Arxcis, Inc and passed with flying colors. Arxcis, Inc. is based in Kingston, WA and specializes in crane inspections and operator safety training. George Harris, NMTA CEO and president attended the test to gain a full understanding of the […]
Revised Travel Lift Inspection Requirement Update
In April 2022, the Department of Labor and Industries released a directive that categorized travel lifts and boat hoists as cranes for the purpose of inspection and testing. Per the directive, travel lifts/boat hoists were required to have a load test completed once before April 6th, 2024, and once every four years following that. Load testers […]