FROM THE HELM: SA PRESIDENT SALLY HELME SHARES FIRST MAJOR LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE


This month, newly-elected Sail America President Sally Helme shares details about how the board of directors is strategically reaching out to every segment of the sailing industry to ask how Sail America can best support their businesses and promote the growth of sailing. Click for More

THE LATEST NEWS FROM STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC!


The latest show updates including site plans, plus the appointment of show publicity, social media and advertising teams. Click for More

REPORTS FROM STRICTLY SAIL CHICAGO AND STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI

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ANNUAL STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT PRESENTED AT MIAMI


More than 100 industry leaders gathered in Miami for the annual State of the Industry report presented by Rick Walter and sponsored by The Sailing Company. Click for More

MEMBER BENEFITS UPDATES


Siriani launches a new website offering online tracking of freight shipments for Sail America members, along with FedEx discounts. Click for More

JANUARY SAILBOAT BROKERAGE SALES


Yachtworld.com editorial director John Burnham provides the latest stats and data for January 2010 sailboat brokerage sales, which showed unit sales and valuation up 26 percent compared to same month a year ago. Click for More

ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES


Boating News Net: Get the latest economic indicators from Boating News Net, which includes advance estimates that indicate the economy grew 5.7% in the fourth corner, with economists forecasting continued recovery through 2010 at a moderate rate. Customer confidence rose for the third month to 55.9 percent in January. Unemployment was unchanged in December at 10%. Get all the news, plus industry wholesale and retail sales activity. Click for More

Retail Sales of Leisure Goods Dipped in 2009: Find the latest retail sales report of leisure goods which, not surprisingly, took a dip in 2009. Click for More

SCYA WOMEN’S SAILING CONVENTION DRAWS CROWD OF 200


Despite inclement weather, more than 200 women showed up in force for sailing instruction and mentoring at this highly successful southern California event. Click for More

TWO SAILING COMPANIES RECEIVE NMMA & BWI INNOVATION AWARDS


Sailology and Torqeedo win prestigious product distinctions during Miami Boat Show. Click for More

PROGRESSIONS …


Monthly posts about sailing industry people and companies. Click for More

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Sail America News is interested in your firm’s news, events and activities, 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.