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Yanmar Marine USA Corp offers a full range of pleasure craft diesel engines ranging from 9 to 900 hp. They have a reputation for compact, powerful and reliable marine propulsion engines.

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As producers of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines, The Sailing Company has been leading the sailing market since 1962. We're the experts on sailors, their boats, and their sailing passion. And we offer more than just the top two magazines in the marketplace: Our marketing extensions, industry research, and events such as the NOOD Regattas reach this sought after audience like no other.

Blue Water Sailing is the authority on world cruising and offshore sailing. Founded in 1996 by circumnavigators George and Rosa Day, the monthly magazine offers readers authentic cruising stories from around the world as well as in-depth boat and gear reviews, practical seamanship, and trusted advice on how to realize the dream of owning an ocean-going boat and living the cruising life. Blue Water Sailing also publishes the weekly e-newsletter Cruising Compass and the stand alone annual magazines Premier Cruising Boats, Premier Cruising Multihulls, Premier Sailing Yachts and Premier Cruising Trawlers.

As the magazine of record on sailing, SAIL inspires a commitment to the sailing lifestyle, teaches active sailors how to get better and gain more enjoyment from sailing, and connects businesses to the largest and most affluent sailing audience. The most widely read sailing publication in the world, SAIL reflects the way people sail. SAIL’s primary focus is on coastal sailing, technical aspects of the sport, and all facets of boat ownership–from aspiring to buying to getting under way. If it’s under sail, you’ll find it in SAIL.

GE Financial is a leading provider of specialized financing products and services for various industries. Offerings include inventory financing, accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, private label financing, collateral management, e-commerce services and related financial products. Additional information about CDF can be found online at www.ge.com/cdf.

Gill NA is the exclusive distributor for the Gill brand in the U.S. and Canadian marine markets. For over 30 years, the Gill brand has been a global leader and innovator, specializing in high tech, breathable waterproof clothing. Gill NA markets and distributes a variety of performance-oriented, award-winning apparel and accessories for virtually every type of boating activity. Gill North America is the official sponsor and supplier of Gill technical apparel to the US Sailing Teams. For more information on the 2010 Product Line, visit www.gillna.com

Harken Yacht is the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Harken manufactures in the USA and Italy. Its network includes offices in 48 countries, with group offices located in Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Rhode Island, California, and Florida).

 

YachtWorld.com is a division of Dominion Enterprises and was first launched in March 1995, and today is the Internet?s leading online marine publication. The YachtWorld.com web site contains the largest photo database of new and used power and sailboats for sale and charter on the World Wide Web.

Falvey Yacht Insurance is a market leader in yacht and charter insurance. As Falvey Yachts specializes in yacht and charter coverage only, it is able to provide customized and specific solutions to any owner's needs. Falvey Yachts provides global coverage for owners and their yachts, while offering local service. Whether you sail your yacht in South America, own a charter fleet in Australia or sail the Chesapeake, Falvey Yachts is the answer to your insurance needs. www.falveyyachts.com

The United States Yacht Shows, a premier event management company, produces several leading in-water boat shows, including the United States Sailboat Show, United States Powerboat Show, the Bay Bridge Boat Show and Spring Sails Event. Now in its 41st year, the United States Sailboat Show, October 7 - 11, 2010, attracts more than 50,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world to the waterfront of historic Annapolis, Maryland. Recognized worldwide as the premier sailing showcase, this is the place to buy, sell or dream.

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A world leader in providing yacht charters, The Moorings earns its reputation as the best every time you embark on an adventure with us.  Our team works continuously to provide our customers with the newest innovations in yacht design and the largest choice of catamarans in the world. We strive to ensure that each Moorings sailing vacation is memorable and inspiring, whether it?s your first or your tenth.  With a few simple clicks book your sailing vacation of a lifetime.

          

Sunsail offers a wide choice of water-based vacations with over 800 yachts in 28 locations worldwide. The company also features sailing schools and land based sailing resorts, catering to sailors at every level, from beginner to expert.

Sunsail was founded in 1974, and is now a part of TUI Travel, PLC. Sunsail is part of a new wave of adventure travel, offering bareboat and skippered charters throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Pacific, Indian Ocean and Europe, plus sailing resorts and sailing schools.

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West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has 336 company-operated stores located in 38 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and two franchised stores located in Turkey.  Our call center and Internet channels offer customers approximately 50,000 products and the convenience of exchanging catalog and Internet purchases at our store locations.  Our Port Supply division is one of the largest wholesale distributors of marine equipment serving boat manufacturers, marine services, commercial vessel operators and government agencies. 

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