Connect with the Next Generation at Try-A-Trade
October 22 | Kitsap Fairgrounds Want to introduce your company and career opportunities to the next generation of skilled trades workers? Join Try-A-Trade on Thursday, October 22, at the Kitsap Fairgrounds.Hosted by Core Plus Maritime, this annual event connects industry with K-12 skilled trades classrooms and draws 600+ students from King, Kitsap, Clallam, Pierce, Snohomish and Mason […]
Marina & Boatyard Conference: Program Now Online
Planning to attend NMTA’s Marina & Boatyard Conference, October 6 – 8? The full conference program is now online, making it easier to plan your time and see what’s in store for this year’s event.Don’t miss the early-bird registration deadline of September 1. Register by then to save $50 with the $400 early-bird rate.New for 2026: Get out […]
Call for Presenters for Seattle Boat Show Seminar Program
We invite experienced and passionate presenters to apply for the 2027 Seattle Boat Show seminar program, taking place February 5 – February 13. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge with thousands of engaged boating enthusiasts. We welcome a wide range of educational topics for these free 45-minute seminars—please note that seminars must not […]
Protecting Puget Sound’s Coho Opportunity
Good news on Puget Sound salmon is worth celebrating. Nearly 900,000 coho are expected to return to Puget Sound in 2026—abundance levels not seen in decades—and healthy wild and hatchery runs create opportunities for sustainable sport fishing throughout the Sound.Former WDFW official Pat Patillo represents NMTA on the Puget Sound Sport Fishery Advisory Group and […]
Boatyard & Marina Conference Tackles Today’s Biggest Issues
From insurance and employment law to environmental regulations and electrical safety, this year’s NW Boatyard & Marina Conference presented by Marine Floats delivers practical insights on the issues shaping Washington’s marina and boatyard industry. Attendees will hear the latest on insurance and risk management, employment law updates from Cairncross & Hempelmann, Clean Water Act litigation, and […]
NMTA Team Attends National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Conference
NMTA President George Harris, Boat Show Director Katie McPhail, and Director of Communications Karsten McIntosh attended the 53rd Annual National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Conference in South Lake Tahoe, July 20–23. The conference brought together marine trade association leaders, boat show producers, and industry representatives from across the United States, along with Boating BC, to network, […]
Q2 Washington State New & Brokerage Boat Sales Data
New boat registrations in June posted their best unit sales of 2026 by percentage change with 705 new registrations for the month compared to 720 in June 2025 for a 2.1% decrease. The value of these new registrations was $47.4M compared to $54.2M for a 12.5% decrease. June brokerage registrations saw an 18.2% increase in […]
Grow Boating in Action: Summer Media Update
Grow Boating in Action: Summer Media Update NMTA continues to generate strong media exposure this summer, putting recreational boating in front of thousands of potential boaters through television and digital storytelling. On Monday, KING 5 Evening Magazine hosted their show from Elliott Bay aboard George Harris’ boat, capturing the beauty and fun of boating in the […]
Summer of Growing Boating
NMTA’s summer Grow Boating efforts are in full swing, with earned media showcasing the boating lifestyle across television, radio and digital platforms. KING 5 Evening Magazine has been on the water several times in recent weeks, hosting their show from Lake Union and Elliott Bay. The Lake Union show featured a Beneteau Oceanis generously provided by […]
Why Election Season is Boating Season
Why Election Season is Boating Season Jay Jennings, NMTA VP and Director of Government Affairs is a columnist for Nautical Northwest magazine Every election shapes the future of recreational boating. The officials elected this year will make decisions affecting everything from boating access and marina infrastructure to sport fishing, environmental policy, and the long-term health […]