Tacoma Liveaboard Association

The Tacoma Liveaboard Association (TLA) is a growing group of authorized liveaboards who reside on our vessels in the Tacoma area. The TLA provides a conduit to share information, education and experience among liveaboards, our marinas, and other stakeholders to address issues that affect our waterfront communities and our ability to live aboard our vessels.

We believe that good stewardship begins with being aware of and appreciating our natural resources. We actively collaborate with other interested parties to create sustainable solutions to preserve those resources.

We welcome all boaters to join us as good stewards of Puget Sound's waterways – some of the world's richest natural treasures – and as liveaboards who make valuable contributions in our communities.

Free monthly meetings
All boaters are welcome to join us for free monthly meetings and a wide variety of educational talks, boating safety seminars, new technology presentations, and environmental awareness events. The TLA strives to develop and enhance a strong and vibrant liveaboard community committed to responsible recreational boating. In addition, the TLA collaborates with other nonprofit groups and with local and state agencies to develop sound practices that affect the waterways and shorelines of Puget Sound.

Join us as we develop a greater community spirit, educate ourselves about our natural resources, and create a positive image for the region's liveaboards!

Online resources
This website offers news, tips, boating events and marine resources for liveaboards in Tacoma and South Sound waterways. Tacoma Liveaboards proactively monitor other liveaboard communities to be aware of issues that affect our lifestyle.