EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER: SAIL AMERICA INTRODUCES NEW INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS Summer went by in a blur at Sail America, as we worked with the Board and committee members to introduce several new initiatives and programs. As we kick off our show season next week with Strictly Sail, St. Pete, I’m delighted to tell you in this issue of Sail America News about the exciting progress we’ve made in several important areas over the past few months. Click for More
					RENOWNED ECONOMIST DISCUSSES ECONOMIC TRENDS AT GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING IN ANNAPOLIS A leading global economist said the economy “is bumping along surprisingly well” during an Oct. 5 panel discussion of sailing and industry speakers at Sail America’s General Members Meeting in Annapolis. Click for More
					SAIL AMERICA CLOSE TO MAKING A DECISION ON VENUE FOR STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC As reported in previous issues of Sail America News, the Sail America show team has been busy looking for an alternative venue for the Strictly Sail Pacific show in the event that the show cannot be held at the Jack London Square show site, which is currently under construction. Click for More
					EXHIBITORS HAPPY WITH SAIL AMERICA’S FIRST SAILFEST EVENT AT THE VIRGINIA IN-WATER BOAT EXPO Sail America’s first SailFest venture debuted at the Virginia In-Water Expo and SAILFEST® on Sept 14-16. Click for More
					STRICTLY SAIL ST. PETE IS THE “SOUTHERN SAILABRATION OF SAIL” Locally known by many as the “Southern Sailabration of Sail,” attracting sailors from across the Southeast, Strictly Sail St. Pete is one of Sail America’s premier events and will be held at Spa Beach at The Pier, St. Pete, FL, Nov 1-4. Click for More
					EXHIBITORS REPORT STRONG SALES AT ANNAPOLIS SAILBOAT SHOW Attendance was up at the Annapolis Boat Shows and exhibitors reported strong sales, The Capital newspaper reported in a recent story on its website. Click for More
					SAIL AMERICA MEMBERS RECEIVE NEW WELCOME PACK Sail America members recently received a comprehensive Welcome Pack that featured a detailed explanation of the association’s extensive benefits and services, valuable industry market research, and complimentary gifts. Click for More
					SAIL AMERICA LAUNCHES MEMBERS-ONLY WEBSITE Sail America members have exclusive access to the newly launched members-only website, where you’ll find boat show discounts, targeted sales opportunities, helpful business education tools for you and your staff, cost-saving affinity programs, industry marketing research, and info and access to an extensive network of the leading sailing professionals. Click for More
					ISLAND PACKET YACHTS AND BENETEAU USA HONORED BY NMMA FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT IBEX Sail America members Island Packet Yachts and Beneteau USA were among the 64 boat and engine manufacturers honored by The National Marine Manufacturers Association. Click for More
					SAIL AMERICA BOARD DIRECTOR JOHN PETERSON RECOGNIZED WITH SAIL INDUSTRY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP Sail America Board Director and former Board President John Peterson, director of sales and marketing for Hunter Marine Corporation in Alachua, Florida, was awarded the SAIL Magazine Industry Award for Leadership on October 5, during a ceremony at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Click for More
					LARRY LEONARD JOINS NORTH SAILS Veteran sailmaker and world-class sailor Larry Leonard has joined North Sails and will work within the Performance Resource Group for the world's largest sailmaker. Leonard, who co-founded Leonard Sails with his father after graduating from college in 1976, and later founded Quantum Sail Design Group, brings more than 30 years of experience to the North Sails team. Click for More