Kids Fishing Derby at Elliott Bay Marina

If you are looking for some fun with the kids on Sunday, Sept 30, head over to Elliott Bay Marina for their 14th Annual Fishing Derby. You bring the pole(s), they'll supply the bait and bbq.

10-Noon (BBQ to follow)

Three age groups:

0-4

5-8

9-12

Don't forget your life jackets.

www.elliottbaymarina.net/

Port Townsend's City Council endorses the Marine Tourism Bill

Port Townsend -- Last night at 10:15, the City Council of Port Townsend unanimously voted to support the Marine Tourism Bill, which is NMTA's top legislative priority for next session. This bill would allow entity-owned out-of-state vessels the same cruising privileges as out-of-state individually-owned boats (180 days per year).

Their support is the latest in a string of endorsements. Other supporters besides NMTA include NYBA, the WA Public Ports Association, the Chambers of Anacortes, Jefferson County and Bellingham/Whatcom County.

More info on the bill: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1904.pdf

Here's the clip from last night's meeting: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=500&meta_id=55849

Shilshole celebrates its 50th birthday

While the NMTA members in the 36th Legislative District (Fremont, Ballard, Magnolia) were raising over $3,000  for Gael Tarleton at Seaview Boatyard, a half-mile away Shilshole Marina was celebrating its 50th birthday. Bouncy houses, salmon caesars and birthday cake capped off a busy evening for NMTA's members. 

More info on Shilshole's celebration: http://tinyurl.com/9d4mbux 

Seaview Boatyard: www.seaviewboatyard.com

Gael Tarleton, candiate for the state Legislature: http://www.voteforgael.org/

Shilshole Bay Marina: https://www.portseattle.org/Marinas/Shilshole-Bay-Marina/Pages/default.aspx

Fundraiser for Gael Tarleton tonight

NMTA has organized a fundrasier for Gael Tarleton, who is running for the open seat in the state Legislature. Her district (the Ballard, Lower Queen Anne, Westlake, Magnola) encompasses over one hundred of NMTA's members, which makes her office that much more important to us. Plus, she values our industry and has a proven track record to back up her promises that a working waterfront is vital to our area.

Details:

Friday, Sept 14

5:00-6:30

Seaview West Boatyard (6701 Seaview Avenue Northwest)

Come for the BBQ, stay for the fun.

NMTA to present to the Jefferson County Chamber

If you find yourself in the Port Townsend area on Monday, stop by the Elks Lodge to hear Peter Schrappen present on marine trades, recreational boating and what it could mean for their community. This presentation is on the heels of his recent stop in Port Angeles to speak to their chamber, which was captured in the Peninsula Daily News: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012308219993

More info on Monday's lunch (on the far right side): http://jeffcountychamber.org/