NMTA Brings Maritime Caucus to the Docks with Nordlund Boat Company Tour
Thank you to Nordlund Boat Company and CEO Jason Machovsky for hosting NMTA and members of the Maritime Caucus earlier this month in Tacoma. It was a standout event with Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins joining us in her home district, alongside Legislator of the Year and Caucus Chair Julia Reed, Representatives Lisa Parshley […]
Q2 Boat Sales Data Shows Higher Dollar Volume, Slight Dip in Registrations
Q2 Department of Licensing (DOL) sales data is now available on the UW Sea Grant Recreational Boat Sales Dashboard. For the second quarter of 2025, new and brokerage boat registrations totaled $231.3 million, an 8.0% increase in value compared to Q2 2024 ($214.1 million).In terms of volume, 2,925 units were registered during the quarter, a 1.2% […]
NMTA Marina and Boatyard Conference Keynote Announced: J.T. Wilcox
We’re thrilled to announce J.T. Wilcox as the keynote speaker for Thursday’s lunch at the Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference, taking place October 9–10 in La Conner.J.T. is a respected businessman, avid outdoorsman, and retired House Minority Leader with deep ties to Washington’s maritime and tribal communities. He is also a candidate for Port of […]
Dealer Week: Boating Industry’s Only Event Focused on Dealer Growth, 12/7 – 12/10, Register Now
We’re proud to support Dealer Week, hosted by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), as the must-attend conference for marine dealers looking to prepare for what’s next. This conference brings together top industry experts and solution providers to help dealers navigate today’s most pressing challenges. With educational sessions built around three key pathways —Leadership, […]
Valuable Member Resources Available at NMTA.net
Did you know that your NMTA membership gives you access to a wide range of exclusive industry resources—all in one convenient location? Visit the Members Only section of www.nmta.net to find tools, data, and reports that help you stay informed and make smart business decisions. Available resources include: 2025 NMTA Year in Review (Annual Meeting […]
Scam Email Alert
On July 16, internet bad actors used the name and email address of NMTA’s VP & Director of Government Affairs to appear legitimate. If you received the email, please ignore it and delete it, if you have not already done so. The bad actors also used NMTA created graphics making this the most sophisticated iteration […]
Grow Boating Grant Applications Now Open
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our Grow Boating grant program for 2025 – 2026, once again offering ten $1,000 grants to organizations that help get new boaters on the water, promote diversity and inclusion, and encourage current boaters to go boating more often.The application process is now open and closes October 31, […]
Tee Up For Marine Industry Advocacy at the NMTA PAC Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars and polish those clubs—NMTA’s PAC Golf Tournament is back and better than ever at a new location. Join us Monday, September 22, 2025 at the beautiful Harbour Pointe Golf Club in Mukilteo, WA for an afternoon of friendly competition, networking, and supporting NMTA’s advocacy work.The scramble kicks off with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. […]
Missed the Annual Meeting? Catch Up with the NMTA Year in Review
Thank you to all the members who joined us at the Annual Meeting last month at Queen City Yacht Club. The room was filled with energy as members reconnected, made new introductions, and reflected on the past year for our industry.Attendees heard from NMTA President and CEO George Harris, who shared highlights of the association’s accomplishments […]
Seattle Boat Show Application Now Live
Applications for the 2026 Seattle Boat Show were emailed to all NMTA members on Friday, June 27 and mailed yesterday, Tuesday, July 1. The on-time deadline for the best rate is August 31, 2025. Applications received after the on-time deadline are subject to space availability and a higher per-square-foot rate. If you do not receive your […]