EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER
CREATING A STRONGER PRESENCE FOR SAILING AT BOAT SHOWS …


Sail America Executive Director Jonathan Banks explains Sail America’s role in promoting sailing at boat shows across the country. Click for More

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE OFF TO A STRONG START


Time is running out to qualify for the 5% membership discount. Renew your Sail America membership today! Click for More

BOAT SHOW ROUND-UP


Get the latest updates about the Newport International Boat Show, St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, and Strictly Sail Chicago! Click for More

SAILING HITS THE BIG TIMES! COVERAGE FROM RECENT DISCOVER BOATING PR FLOTILLA


Check out two exciting sailing stories that appeared in two national e-publications as part of the Discover Boating PR program and have generated over 6 million online visitor exposures. Click for More

SAVE THE DATE: GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING PLANNED FOR ANNAPOLIS!


Mark the date and make plans to join fellow Sail America members for our Fall Show meeting in Annapolis. Click for More

GALA TOAST FOR CATALINA’S FRANK BUTLER PLANNED


Longtime industry manufacturing leader Frank Butler of Catalina to be honored in Annapolis. Click for More

ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES


Get the latest economic indicators from Boating News Net which includes a three point drop in consumer confidence in July, flatline in the CEO confidence index, and a slowdown in manufacturing. On the positive side, light vehicle sales rose 5 percent in July, up a total of 12% for the year, while wholesale shipments in the powerboat sector are steadily trending upward. Click for More

PLUS! Associated Press Reports banks have loosened standards for small business loans for the first time in four years. Click for More

PLUS! National Marine Distributors Association members report positive sales signs.
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PROGRESSIONS & JOB POSTS…


Monthly posts about sailing industry people and companies, along with a new listing for sailing industry job openings! Click for More

SEND US YOUR COMPANY NEWS!


Sail America News is interested in your firm’s news, events, activities and job postings, plus your ideas for The Sailing Life guest column! Send press releases or inquiries for consideration to Editor Wanda Kenton Smith or Sail America Executive Director Jonathan Banks, (job inquiries only to Jonathan Banks, please).