NMTA Awards $15,500 in Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is proud to announce that its Grow Boating Committee has awarded $15,500 in grants to 14 organizations dedicated to improving boating access and experiences in the Pacific…
Seattle Boat Show Adds More Seminars, Panels and New Topics for 2025
Boating enthusiasts have more to explore than ever at the 2025 Seattle Boat Show, now featuring 150 free seminars on boating and fishing, up from 125 in 2024. With sessions on safety, technology, cruising, fishing and an…
NWSWB Launches Search for Executive Director, Delivers on Key Initiatives
After 10 incredible years as Executive Director of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB), Betsy Davis is planning for a joyful handoff of her leadership responsibilities in June 2025.
BoatUS Seeking Ideas to Report Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
Abandoned and derelict vessels are a growing problem throughout the Pacific Northwest and North America, and solutions for reporting them are needed. You can help! Now, in an effort to clean up the nation’s coasts and Great…
Mark Your Calendars: 2025 Seattle Boat Show January 31-February 8
The Seattle Boat Show cruises into town on Friday, January 31 and sails on through Saturday, February 8, 2025. It’s the largest show on the West Coast with two locations: indoors at Lumen Field Event Center—with hundreds of…
Around the Americas Project Holding Open House in Anacortes
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is holding an open house event for Around the Americas at the Marine Technology Center on Friday, October 25, from 3-5 p.m. SVG is serving as a lead partner in the Around the Americas project…
Take Washington State Parks Boater Survey
Washington State Parks is conducting a survey to help them enhance sewage disposal resources, and by taking it, you'll be entered to win a $500 gift card. Whether it’s less wait times at pump-outs, more port-a-potty dump…
Poulsbo Fuel Dock and Guest Moorage Closed for Construction
Attention cruisers! If you're planning a trip to Poulsbo, be advised that the fuel dock and E and F docks are currently closed for construction until approximately mid-December. We will post a re-opening date when the Port…
Video: 2024 Wooden Boat Festival
Our friends and colleagues at Northwest Maritime once again did an amazing job putting on the Wooden Boat Festival! If you weren't able to attend, or did attend and want a fun look back at the festivities, check out this…
The Fall Boats Afloat Show is Underway!
The Fall Boats Afloat Show on Seattle’s South Lake Union kicked off on Thursday, September 12, and runs through Sunday, September 15. With more than 150 world-class craft on display, the show offers plenty to see and explore…