EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER


This month, Sail America News and Waypoints Editor Wanda Kenton Smith guest columns, with an overview of the association’s key membership publications, and a plea for your candid commentary. This is your opportunity to speak up and be heard, and to share your ideas and suggestion for continual improvement! Click for More

BOAT SHOW ROUND-UP


Read wrap-up reports from exhibitors attending Strictly Sail Miami, which got rave reviews from exhibitors, as well as the latest updates from Strictly Sail Pacific, which is shaping up to be bigger and better. Click for More

COMING SOON AND GAINING MOMENTUM: CRUISERS UNIVERSITY!


United State Yacht Show’s Paul Jacobs shares the most up-to-date news on the upcoming Cruisers University sailing into Baltimore this June! The plans have been laid, the program is set and all that is left is to drive attendance. Click for More

NORTH AMERICAN SAILBOAT MARKET DATA RELEASED


Sail America members and Strictly Sail Miami exhibitors had the opportunity to hear firsthand the state of the sailing industry report during the annual industry breakfast sponsored by the Sailing Company and Bonnier Marine Group. Although the news was mixed, the overall feeling was cautiously optimistic. Click for More

SAIL AMERICA MEMBERS ENJOY NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN INDUSTRY INNOVATION AWARDS


Sailing companies enjoyed prime positioning during the recent NMMA Innovation Awards handed out at the Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail. Let’s strike up the band and congratulate our own! Click for More

SOUNDINGS TOP EDITOR WRITES ABOUT THE VALUE OF SAILING


Soundings Trade Only Editor Bill Sisson shares his view and perception of the value of sailing from his highly respected editorial perch. A great read and inspirational boost for sailing! Don’t miss it. Click for More

SAILBOAT BROKERAGE MARKET REPORT


YachtWorld Editorial Director John Burnham reports that the sailboat brokerage market finished 2010 ahead, but weak fourth quarter results are continuing into 2011. Click for More

ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES


NMMA’s monthly Boating News Net captures the latest round of good news from a variety of sources that reveal improved consumer and CEO confidence, among other healthier economic indicators. Click for more.

And here are other summations from top news sources that give us reason to feel hopeful.

• Harris Poll Finds Consumers More Likely to Spend
• NRF Forecasts 4% Retail Sales Growth in 2011
• Economist Predicts Boat Sales Could Grow 10% This Year
• Confidence at U.S. Small Companies Climbs to Highest Level in Three Years
• Consumer Confidence Declines in March

THE SAILING LIFE


Scott Leonard, aka The Mobile CEO, sets sail into the sunset with his family for a three-year adventure aboard a 50’ cat that is ready for both work and play. Click for More

PROGRESSIONS & JOB POSTS…


Monthly posts about sailing industry people and companies, plus a NEW job post! 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).