Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA)

06/06/2026

2026 BOARD ELECTIONS RESULTS

Thank you to all members who voted in this year's Board Elections. The winners who will serve 3-year terms starting July 1, 2026 are Sam Bissett (Fluid Motion/Ranger Tugs), Nick Graf (Aspen Power Catamarans) and Jason Hanleybrown (Marine Floats Corporation).

05/27/2026

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest Posts Strongest Attendance Since 2022

Tickets were sold across 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, highlighting the show’s growing regional and national reach.

See more details at: https://nmta.net/anacortes-boat-yacht-show-featuring-trawlerfest-posts-strongest-attendance-since-2022/

05/12/2026

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show opens this Thursday!

We're about a month away from the 2026 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Featuring Trawlerfest! With 220+ boats on display the show features new and brokerage boats of all sizes from your favorite brands, dealers, brokers, and exhibitors in one place, as well as seminars from experts and rendezvous evening activities.

Learn more at: https://anacortesboatandyachtshow.com/

05/06/2026

WaterLife Wednesday - Your 2 Free Tickets to the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show (May 14 - 16) Await - https://mailchi.mp/32b833eed8e3/nmta-waterlife-newsletter-march-9304514

04/29/2026

For the fourth consecutive year, NMTA partnered with GMA Research, a Bellevue-based consumer insights firm, to evaluate the 2026 Seattle Boat Show.

Beyond the standout Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80% shared in the last WaterLife, here are five key takeaways:

1. Strong first-time attendance: 24% of guests were first-timers. We’re pleased that this number has continued to increase since we started with GMA Research in 2023 and that with such a high NPS, many are likely to return.

2. A social experience: 52% attended in pairs, while 22% came in groups of four or more.

3. Clear motivations: Top drivers include gathering information, seeing what’s new, finding deals, buying accessories, and comparing boat models.

4. High satisfaction: 90% said the show met or exceeded expectations.

5. Effective marketing: 75% of attendees recalled seeing advertising, promotions, or media coverage.

These insights reinforce the show’s strong appeal, impactful marketing, and consistently positive guest experience.

https://nmta.net/five-key-takeaways-from-seattle-boat-show-research-2/

04/22/2026

WaterLife Wednesday - Five Takeaways from Seattle Boat Show Research, Register Now for Upcoming Workshops https://mailchi.mp/a424093fc7d2/nmta-waterlife-newsletter-march-9304200

04/15/2026

Seattle Boat Show Earns World-Class Rating from Attendees

For the fourth year in a row, NMTA partnered with GMA Research, a leading Bellevue-based consumer research firm, to survey attendees at the Seattle Boat Show. The goal: gather valuable feedback and measure overall satisfaction using the Net Promoter Score (NPS) — the gold standard for assessing customer loyalty.

According to Bain & Co., creators of the NPS system:

A score above 50 is considered good to excellent
A score above 80 is considered world-class
We’re proud to report an overall NPS of 80% from all guests and 86% from first-time guests.

This is the second year in a row that we have received the extraordinary NPS of 80%. It has increased from 73% in 2023, the first year GMA Research conducted the exit surveys.

These outstanding results reflect the strength of our show, the passion of our exhibitors, and the enthusiasm for boating in the Northwest. Thank you for helping make this possible.

04/08/2026

WaterLife Wednesday: Seattle Boat Show Earns World-Class Rating; Core Plus Student Marine Welding Competition May 16 - https://mailchi.mp/7fd4b0f50f6d/nmta-waterlife-newsletter-march-9304011

04/08/2026

Advocacy Corner – By The Numbers: Washington Boating at a Glance

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By the Numbers: Washington Boating at a GlanceJay Jennings, NMTA VP and Director of Government Affairs is a columnist for Nautical Northwest magazine Washington’s recreational boating industry is a major economic force, far more than a seasonal pastime. New statewide economic data shows the sector...

04/03/2026

Register Now for 2026 NMTA Annual Meeting

Join us June 17 for the NMTA Annual Meeting as we celebrate a year of progress and recognize the members and partners who help us preserve and grow recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest. Gather at Queen City Yacht Club for a relaxed evening of food, drinks, and connection, and hear from President & CEO George Harris as he reviews the past year and shares what’s ahead. Bring your team, reconnect with industry colleagues, and be part of an evening that celebrates the strength of our industry.

Register at: https://nmta.net/annualmeeting/