Bill Sisson’s A View From Here column in Soundings Trade Only is one of my favorites. The topic covered here is something we in the industry should all be taking …
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The first thing that strikes me as a first timer to the Paris Boat show – or more properly the Salon Nautic de Paris – is just the scale of …
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Boating BusinessEducationWaterfront issues
NMTA Seeks Grant Applications
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFrom our friends at NMTA The Northwest Marine Trade Association announced a grant program for non-profits seeking assistance in promoting boating in the region. The grants are being awarded through …
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Register for NMTA Webinar: Health Care Reform 101 – Thurs. Nov. 21 Register today to participate in a new NMTA Webinar: Health Care Reform 101 – _Presented by NMTA Health …
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Boating BusinessBoating SafetyPower BoatingTechnology
Helicat Sinks off Florida, Owner OK
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneEarlier this year the innovative and intriguing Helicat, built by Wordboats, was flying around Puget Sound during sea trials and photo sessions. During an offshore run of Florida about three …
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Videographer Jason Kettlestrings, aka YachtVid, made a video of the move-out days of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. Now , there are some fancy boats. And some fine staff …
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Lightsquared Investors Sue GPS Makers
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneEarlier this year the high-flying Lightsquared satellite cell phone service ambitions came crashing back to earth. The proposed signals could have played havoc with existing GPS signals, and lots of …
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At a special meeting of the Port of Edmonds Commission on Thursday, October 24, 2013 Port of Edmonds Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a 30 year lease between the Port …
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Boating BusinessEnvironmentalWaterfront issues
Call to Action Against New Seattle Vessel Regulations
The city of Seattle is radically altering the way that vessels are defined. It’s a dramatic attempt to reduce the number of boats allowed in the water. The good news is …
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The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) is coming, and the Northwest Marine Trade Association has been burning the late night candle to figure out the best program for its members. …
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Boating BusinessSailing
Greg Norwine, Seattle Marine Industry Stalwart
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThere has been an outpouring of condolences since Greg Norwine of Windworks died last weekend. Here are some. From the Northwest Marine Trade Association NMTA received the sad news that …
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Boating BusinessTechnology
OAR Northwest’s Hanssen at Fisheries Supply
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneJordan Hanssen is a a rower, adventurer and author and we’re big fans. He’s appearing this Friday at Seattle’s Fisheries Supply, accepting an honor and providing a first hand account …