Thursday, August 8 in Bremerton, Washington, was a memorable experience for me. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), BoatUS, and the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) organized a meet-your-elected-official experience …
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The application process for the 2020 Grow Boating program, which encourages boating activity in the Pacific Northwest, will begin August 1 and continue through October 1, 2019. The grants are …
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No, this headline isn’t the latest summer blockbuster. Rather, as the squeeze gets tighter on the Seattle and Puget Sound area, the pressure to accommodate various special interests weighs ever …
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Boating played a major role in the 2019 legislative session. From the start, new gains by the Democrats and the end of Speaker Frank Chopp’s (D-Seattle) tenure brought extra attention …
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After two months of difficult decisions and pouring over all 33 noteworthy applicants, the Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) Grow Boating Program awarded a total of $27,083 in funding or …
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As the Washington State Legislature comes to an abrupt close at the end of April, let’s pause to celebrate the good and bad times of what’s transpired thus far in …
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For some boaters, the negotiation process is a game. For others, even the word negotiation can trigger fear and dread whether it’s the purchase of a boat, car, or house. …
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While many boats are stowed away now that we’re in the middle of winter, many others are on the saltwater, rivers, and lakes of our region. As a bit of …
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The Seattle Boat Show is upon us and unfortunately coincides with the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure. Here are 10 tips for beating the traffic blues.
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So, you think you keep up on boating politics, eh? Well, buckle up as I run through a myriad of issues with twists and turns that will surely jolt your …
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The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is now accepting grant applications for their 2019 program, which is dedicated to assisting non-profits that are seeking to promote Pacific Northwest boating. The …
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There really is no quiet time when it comes to embracing or fighting boating regulations or ideas. There is no off-season; no downtime. They can come at any hour, from …