"On behalf of Offshore Sailing School, we would like to thank you for your leadership, drive and hard work that made this year's industry conference an astounding success. This conference allowed us to spend time thinking about how to improve our industry, our business, and our own futures. We were able to do this because of the well developed and delivered presentations, the insight offered by many of our industry colleagues and the overall ambience of the event. "
Doug Sparks , Offshore Sailing School

"I have been to numerous industry meetings, conferences, and even professional educational sessions, including MBA type sessions at the Univ. of Wisconsin, Marquette, and Cal; and without slighting any higher learning institution; this was the best conference, hands down; with relevancy and hands–on learning; excellent presenters on a perfect mix of topics; all coupled with the ability to converse with dealers and peers alike. Thank you to the organizers and people that made it happen…you know who you are and you should be proud for it was a GREAT MEETING AND A WISE INVESTMENT OF MY TIME."
John Peterson, Hunter Marine

"In the six plus years I've worked at ASA, this is the single best sailing industry function I've attended. The speakers were knowledgeable and entertaining; the topics, highly relevant and helpful. I have gone to similar conferences in other industries, paid two to three times the money and received less value than with the SA Industry Conference.  The networking opportunities were as valuable as the educational ones, and I would not hesitate to sign up for the next conference in two years. While the benefits on an individual level were tremendous, it's difficult to overstate the importance of having a venue in which the key players can come together to discuss and plan for the future of the sailing industry.  Hats off to Sail America and particularly the volunteer committee that worked so hard to make this event such a tremendous success."
Charlie Nobles, Executive Director, The American Sailing Association

"I commend you on a five star performance on the seminars, selections of subjects and the smooth way it all came together. I am sure you will have received nothing but praises for your efforts to bring some fire into a smoldering industry. Stay well and at the helm."
Tom Casey , Blue Water Sailing

"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


"I have attended a number of conferences ranging in topics from Revenue Management, Marketing, E-Marketing, Sales, etc and this conference was by far the most educational. A great selection of speakers. We will be attending next year."
Raul Bermudez, Vice President Sales & Marketing, TUI Marine


"This was one of the easiest and most enjoyable events to be a part of because of the joint effort of the Sail America team and the number of sponsors helping make it happen.

Many of the attendees stated that one of the best things about the conference was the camaraderie and the fact that it wasn't attached to a boat show. It gave all of us a chance to catch up with friends, learn about other businesses and get a feeling where the economy and future of our sailing industry is going. It was a fabulous event and I'm looking forward to helping out with the next one and attending it too!"
Brenda Collins, National Sales Manager, Sabre Yachts