Superyacht Northwest

The countdown is getting low! 2 more days until the Boats Afloat Show opens its doors and you can walk the docks again.

The boats are already on their way in, with vendors beginning to add the sparkle and polish.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

It is officially Boats Afloat Show week! We look forward to seeing everyone again this year, and will have photos to share one everything is underway.

The show is an amazing opportunity to showcase our members, their hard work, as well as our local cruising waters.

The secret is out—we have something special here in the Northwest, and it is at the core of every maritime business and organization on the coast.

If you want to be a part of helping facilitate responsible boating in our waters, reach out! We're currently accepting new members and can't wait to speak with you.

There's a special feeling to the Northwest that is at the core of what we love about it. It's obvious to everyone who lives here and sharing that feeling with the world is at the heart of what we do.

There are few places in the world where you can sail through glacier inlets, fish some of the best spots in the world, and share a drink with a black bear on the shore, at the same time.

Chartering the Northwest is commonly thought of as a trip From Seattle to Alaska, but the truth is every step in between can be it's own adventure.

There really isn't anywhere else in the world quite like this.

The Seattle Boats Afloat Show is finally just around the corner. Running from September 12th through the 15th, South Lake Union will host vendors from all sectors of the boating community.

We have word that this year's show will feature some exciting large boats that are new to the area. This year's show is one that you do not want to miss.

Keep an eye on our page for quick looks and we hope to see you there.

Superyacht Northwest is a collective of resources combined in their goal of providing for our local maritime industry.

With members covering every step of vessel operation and every corner of the Northwest, facilitating smooth sailing is what we do.

If you're interesting in pushing the industry forward, send us a message!

Featuring Nordlund Boat Company and Dayboard Yacht Solutions

We're less than a month out from the September Boats Afloat Show, running September 12- 15th. The annual show runs for those 4 days, showcasing the biggest cross section of our PNW maritime industry anyone could hope for.

We'll be there in full force with several of our member's hosting booths for the duration of the event. Connecting with colleagues, clients, and the public, they'll be there to answer anything you can come up with and talk about every boats and yachts.

Tickets are available now and we look forward to seeing everyone again this year!

Photos featuring S3 Maritime and Platypus Marine Shipyard

We are very excited to celebrate joining earlier this year with an inside look at their boatyard, and interview with CEO Jason Machovsky.

Founded in 1958, Nordlund Boat Co. has been building custom yachts for over 65 years. Eventually passed from founders Norm & Phyllis to their sons Paul and Gary, Nordlund has grown into a full-service boatyard.

Now succeeded by Jason Machovsky, Nordlund has been strengthened with new boat lifts, new compatibilities, and new custom yacht designs just waiting to be brought to life.

Watch the full interview at tinyurl.com/NordlundSYNW

—DESTINATION NOTICE—

British Columbia is the PNW's local boating crown jewel. Home to some of the world's most engaging cruising, B.C. has everything we love about the Pacific Northwest.

Endless alcoves such as Bute Inlet, Princess Louisa Inlet, and Desolation Sound just waiting to be explored. These images were captured by Bute Inlet near Dent Island Lodge.

Fishing, wildlife, geography, and endless ocean. This is what PNW cruising is all about. Our members will make sure you are equipped and ready to cruise.

Are you excited to go fishing while in Alaska?

SYNW member Alaska Luxury Tours is here to help you understand and follow all the federal and state regulations in regards to legal fishing and quotas.

Learn more about our members at synw.org and how they can help you navigate your Pacific Northwest adventure.

Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA)
The U.S. Superyacht Association

Lake Union sits at the heart of everything boating Seattle. As a freshwater lake in the middle of the city, it's hard to imagine what Seattle would be without her.

Home to many of our members Lake Union acts both as a connection to the larger Lake Washington, the rest of the state via Kenmore Air's seaplanes, and the greater Puget Sound via the Ballard Locks.

Said to be over 12,000 years old thanks to the Vashon Glacier and has continued to be an important part of Seattle since the city was founded in the 1850s.

A small appreciation post for everything this lake does for us!

We are nothing without our members!

Covering every segment of the yachting industry including Marinas, Yards, Captains & Crew Placement, Provisioning, Yacht Management, Media, New Build, Engineering, Brokerage, and more. We take pride in being the regional authority on cruising the Northwest.

We look forward to highlighting each of our members and deep diving their businesses, their offerings, their customer service, & their love of our waters.

Tag along for wealth of industry insights, expertise, & insider information. If you're interested in what we do, make sure to visit our website www.SYNW.org, or reach out directly via our DMs!

Featured below, Nordlund Boat Company, Dayboard Yacht Solutions, & RSM Marine Services.

The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, featuring Trawlerfest, is now happening! Welcome to summer boating. The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the docks are full of boats waiting for you to visit.

Hosted by Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA), the annual event runs this Thursday through Saturday with tickets currently available for purchase.

Take the weekend to explore boats both new and used, take advantage of all of the vendors manning their booths, & enjoy the weather. Tell them we sent you!

We don't have enough space to say everything we love about boating in the Northwest. Thousands of islands to explore, coastline from the PNW, B.C., & all the way through to Alaska, & nearly every type of climate available to experience and explore.

While we're centered out of the Seattle area, Superyacht Northwest pushes to develop boating & yachting across all three areas. We've experienced a sunset off the bow as you pierce through glassy waters and it's an experience that we believe everyone should be able to enjoy.

Reach out to us directly to get involved & raise the tide for all.

Love to see our members at work. Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and its members are out and about at The American Boating Congress.

Day 2 of American Boating Congress

Jay Jennings with Congressman Garamendi D-CA and NMTA member Tarin Todd of Foss Habor Marina with the NMMA advocay Team.

Introducing Dayboard Yacht Solutions! With offices in West Palm Beach Florida & Seattle Washington, DBYS provides comprehensive yacht management services from accounting, fleet management, safety & compliance, crew assistance, 3D design, and more.

We were able to spend a day with DBYS to capture media as they serviced one of their clients during a routine yard period. Through custom software implementations and crew training/support, they ensured that both the vessel and the crew felt comfortable & capable at all stages. A detail that would clearly persist after the yard period and only deepen while the vessel was under way.

Working together with Shoreline Yacht, the team has a reputation for quality work & quality customer service.

If a yacht in your care doesn't have a management team or you are looking for recommendations, we strongly suggest giving Dayboard Yacht Solutions a call. Let them know we sent you!

There is still time to plan your summer of cruising in the Pacific Northwest. Check out this BOAT International article on how you can make the most of your summer in Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska.

https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-presents/yacht-travel-seattle-alaska

How to make the most of your time in and around Seattle “the gateway to Alaska” For those yachts travelling to Seattle and Alaska – here are some top tips on how to make the most of the time there, including some local yards offering a full range of services. Read more here.

The 2024 Boats Afloat Show has officially started, running today all the way through Sunday. In classic Seattle fashion today was on the rainy side however everyone was still in attendance & had a great day talking all things boating the Northwest.

Over 100+ boats to tour and several dozen vendors to ask every question you can muster, we hope to see you down at Chandler's Cove before the show ends. Saturday looking to be the best day for the weather.

Happy boating!

Thank you everyone for another wonderful annual VIP night at the Boats Afloat Show, We had a great time in Seattle's signature overcast weather meeting with everyone & preparing for the busy week ahead.

If you missed VIP night, don't worry! The show hasn't even started yet. If you'd like to attend VIP nights reach out to your favorite exhibitor for your invitation.

This year's lineup is filled to the brim with amazing boats to check out, make sure to grab your tickets and run down to Chandler's Cove starting tomorrow through to Sunday.

Special thanks to Nordlund Boat Company, Robinson Law Firm, & S3 Maritime for sponsoring SYNW's booth tonight with food & wine.

See you there this week!

The 2024 boating season is here & we're very excited to be kicking it off with the Boats Afloat Show starting this Thursday.

This year's show will feature a large selection of unique boats ranging from ~100' all the way down to 20'. It looks like there will be a larger collection of larger yachts available for tours compared to previous years, so make sure to come check it out before they're gone.

If you'd like any specific information related to the show, our members, their booths, or yachting in the Northwest please reach out & we look forward to seeing you at the show!

It's finally boat show week!

Starting this Thursday the docks will be made available for attendees to explore everything boating in the Northwest. With dozens of vendors to speak with, boats to tour, & activities to enjoy, the Boats Afloat Show marks the true beginning of our boating season.

We invite you to meet with our members, interact with the community, & enjoy everything the show has to offer! Stay tuned for updates from the show, including member highlights & more exciting photography to enjoy.

Don't wait to get your tickets and we'll see you there Thursday - Sunday this week!

Learn more about all the great things Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) does for boating and boaters in the Pacific Northwest.

George Harris - Northwest Marine Trade Association The Boat Geeks #11 - George Harris (President/CEO, NMTA)Recorded 2.12.24The Northwest Marine Trade Association produces the Seattle Boat Show, the largest bo...

Today we're celebrating the Northwest! Nowhere else in the world can you find such a stunning blend of marine wildlife, geography, action, & adventure.

With coastline ranging from the West Coast of the US, all the way through B.C., & into Alaska, there are untold pockets of perfection that are waiting for you to come & experience.

Grab your yacht, fill it with toys, & go find some adventure! We're here to support you all along the way, from maintenance, refueling, provisioning, crew, & more.

As we start to develop our media initiates you can expect location guides, member deep dives, and announcements on upcoming events around the Northwest. Stick around and join our community!

It's officially Boats Afloat Show month in Seattle!

Northwest Yacht Broker's Association's April show will run April 25 - 28 this year, the last weekend of April. Our members will be manning their booths ready to discuss the upcoming season and boating in the Northwest.

We're excited for the summer ahead enough for everyone and this yearly event is the first big item on the docket. Keep an eye on our page for updated information on our member's booths as well as content from the show.

Tickets available now!

It is wonderful to see how Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is helping to bridge the gap and open up a whole new world of opportunities to workers.

NMTA Supports Marine Trade School The association and Core Plus Maritime hope to place 25 students in jobs or internships in the recreational boating industry by June 30.

Happy Easter from SYNW!

The boating season is officially here & we are excited to see what 2024 has in store for everyone.

Seattle is going through lots of changes as the boardwalk is redeveloped in anticipation for the World Cup & upcoming events. With the addition of Climate Pledge Arena, a new Aquarium, & more Seattle is getting a serious facelift.

Change is here & we're excited for what it brings. Make sure to check in with the Boats Afloat Show happening next month, April 25 - 28, tickets on sale now.

We're back in the Northwest from our trip to the Palm Beach International Boat Show & are excited to be entering the beginning of our boating season.

We're pushing harder than ever develop support for all yachts in our waters & the 2024 season is expected to bring a lot of progress towards that goal.

We'll be sharing plenty of photos from recent events and new member initiatives over the next few weeks so keep an eye on our page & we wish everyone a successful 2024 on the water.

Join us in the fun by reaching out directly or through our website at www.SYNW.org

Feeling INSPIRED leaving The U.S. Superyacht Association's inspire event yesterday.

An amazing panel full of strong, enterprising women leading the way for others to follow. It was a gift to be able to share the room alongside them & everyone else who attended.

So much to say about the event—thank you to the connections we made & we look forward to sharing more stories & photos as they develop.

It was a great event and we were proud to be a sponsor of The U.S. Superyacht Association’s Inspire Initiative.

Palm Beach International Boat Show