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SAIL AMERICA MISSION
To Promote the Health and Growth of Sailing

To achieve our mission we will:
  • Create a strong presence for sailing at boat shows
  • Promote the sailing lifestyle and bring new people into sailing
  • Provide our members with ongoing education and information
  • Represent our members’ best interests and be the “collective voice” for the sailing industry
  • Help our members save money
  • Unify the sailing market to achieve our common goals

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Boat Show Privileges
    • Discounted space rates at Sail America shows
    • Space preference at Sail America shows
    • Free Trade Credentials to all shows that Sail America supports/li>
    • 2 complimentary boat show tickets to all shows that Sail America supports
  • Cost-Saving Affinity Programs
    • APPI:Save thousands of dollars on energy expenses
    • Avis Member Benefits Program:Save up to 20% on car rentals
    • Shipping Discounts: Save on FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground®, and LTL shipping
    • Staples Business Advantage: Great discounts and free delivery on office supplies
    • Worksite Solutions: Additional employee insurance benefits

  • Market and Industry Information : Complimentary copies of NMMA’s Recreational Sailing Statistical Abstract and The Sailing Company’s State of the Sailing Industry Report. New for this year, members will receive a monthly report of Yachtworld.com’s total brokerage sales of sailboats.

  • Education and Business Tools : Education initiatives for 2009/2010 include monthly online issues of Waypoints, quarterly webinars, Strategies For Success speaker series at major boat shows, the Sailing Industry Conference, and educational content on the Sail America website. Members can also access the online HR University and PR University training guides.

  • Access to Sales Leads : FREE access to a database of over 50,000 Discover Sailing prospects – one of the best lists in the industry!

  • Industry and Member Communications :Stay informed on industry news and trends with Sail America News, Waypoints, Washington Wave, and Boating News Net, and get involved with Sail America’s new social networking sites (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter)..

  • Job Mart : Post job openings on NMMA’s JobMart.

  • Marine Export Council: Go global with the Marine Export Council (MEC). MEC membership is now available to Sail America Members.

  • Networking Opportunities: Member’s meetings, social gatherings, committees, and special interest groups.

  • Sailing Industry Regatta: Compete in the annual Sailing Industry Regatta.

“Sabre continues to benefit from the focus that Sail America brings to sailing. As difficult times face the entire boating industry, Sail America unites our industry and gives it strength. It’s important that all of us support this worthwhile organization.”
Brenda Collins
National Sales Manager, Sabre Yachts