Author: Karsten McIntosh

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest returns May 18 – 20 May 18 – 20, 2023: Boat Show May 16 – 20, 2023: Seminars     For Immediate Release: April 18, 2023   ANACORTES, WA – The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce are once again teaming up with Trawlerfest for…

Northwest Fishing Derby Series grand prize boat awarded to Everett angler   SEATTLE – October 8, 2021 – Traice Lundberg was at home watching the Seahawks game when he received a series of phone calls that would change his life. It started with a call from a fishing friend, which was shortly cut off by…

Northwest Marine Trade Association Announces Grow Boating Grants   Funds available for non-profits promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply October 31, 2021 SEATTLE – The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is pleased to announce the 2021 grant program for non-profits or for-profit entities applying for a specific grow boating purpose. The grants are…

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. – Labor Day weekend is approaching, the last hurrah for many summer boaters before buckling down for the fall. As scores of vessels take to local waterways over the holiday, it’s an important time to stay vigilant and keep safe on the water. San Juan County’s Department of Environmental Stewardship calls on…

The Canadian border is now open for non-essential  travel for vaccinated Americans.  We understand that this also includes private boats crossing at Marine entry points. We saw reports of boats crossing the border yesterday, although with long wait times. In addition to proof of an authorized Covid vaccination, you will also need proof of a negative…

Seattle Boat Show is proud to present, PonTunes! Join us this summer as we bring the tunes to you, aboard your vessel! Catch us cruising the fairways of PNW marinas playing live music at any of the stops below. July 16 – Skylaunch Marina, Seattle – 5:00-7:00 p.m. – GET DIRECTIONS July 17 – Port…

Lovely Andrews Bay on the southwest end of Lake Washington, adjacent to the Seward Park neighborhood, has long been one of the favored destinations on this 22-mile lake, situated between the cities of Kirkland and Bellevue on the eastern shore, and Seattle spanning the western shore. As summer approaches and boating activity increases, it is…

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. – After what felt like a very long winter, Puget Sound residents are excited to get out on the water and enjoy the beauty of our region. June is Orca Action Month, a time to celebrate and protect one of our region’s most iconic marine mammals, the Southern Resident orcas. As we…

January show to go digital with hundreds of exhibitors, 3D digital technology, seminars and  live streaming content   SEATTLE—November 3, 2020—Ongoing COVID restrictions are preventing the Seattle Boat Show from being held in person in January 2021, but are not preventing the show organizers from producing a powerful boating event in January. The show will…