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“The entire conference gets very, very high marks. I was really inspired by Dan Coughlin. He was just excellent and I have a lot of takeaway stuff that is definitely learning material. I learned a lot about myself, and a lot about managing people. He gave us a lot of stuff that is very simple to remember and apply in the future.”

Eric Hall, President of Hall Spars & Rigging

“The Industry Conference far exceeded my expectations, and sent me home with information and ideas that I have spent the last few days either directly implementing or tasking to my team to implement as fast as we can...It was GOOD.!! ... and I really mean that. The information was well-presented; it was pertinent and it was just enough.

Will Keene, President of Edson Corp

I’ve been to a bunch of conferences in a number of industries, and this one was the most well-organized, insightful, and exciting. If you hold it every year in Newport at the same venue, you’ll never hear a complaint from me. I’ll be there.

Molly Winans, SpinSheet Magazine

“Sail America delivered a fantastic program filled with intelligent, innovative and thought provoking speakers. I’m glad I was there with 3 others from my company. I look forward to the next one.”

Scot West, President, Ronstan

“Sail America’s “Growth through Innovation” conference has made a definite impact on me and our company. It was a chance to come together as business leaders and collaborate about new ways to bring value to our customers. I saw many familiar faces but I also made contact with new people that I don’t know, which further enhances the feeling that the sailing industry is a big family. We compete, but as friends – not enemies. The speakers were tremendous. They brought a wealth of experience to the group and through their discussions and breakout sessions I developed new tools to be more effective as a manager.”

Eric Braitmayer, V.P. Marketing, IMTRA

This conference was a much needed assembly of industry personnel to discuss pertinent and pressing issues while learning about new ideas, happenings and industry relationships. I learned as much from talking with people I do not come into contact with in my everyday work as I did from the seminars.

Bill Mosher, V.P. Sales and Marketing, Forespar

“I have attended many such conferences in my career but none has been more on target than this one. Sail America recognized the need, built the subject matter around that need and then delivered. They provided great value for money and I left with many new ideas as to how I can improve my personal performance.”

Bentley Collins, V.P. Marketing and Sales, Sabre and Back Cove Yachts