EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER


This month, Sail America President Sally Helme guest columns the Executive Director’s Corner to announce changes to the Sail America Board of Directors including fond farewells to long-term board members, and a welcome to a slate of newcomers who collectively bring a fresh and welcome perspective. Click for More

BOAT SHOW ROUND-UP


Read a late-breaking report from Strictly Sail Chicago, plus the latest updates on Strictly Sail Miami and Strictly Sail Pacific. In addition, some news from other recent shows, plus the planned Miami launch of Boat Show Exhibitor Magazine. Click for More

MEET THE SIX NEW SAIL AMERICA BOARD REPRESENTATIVES


Get to know the recently elected Sail America Board Members. Click for More

UNITED STATES YACHTS SHOWS LAUNCHES “CRUISERS UNIVERSITY,” FEATURING AN EXCITING CRUISING SEMINAR PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY SAIL AMERICA


This May, United States Yachts Shows, Inc. is launching an all-new consumer cruising program in Baltimore, featuring a variety of educational classes for both sail and power enthusiasts. Sea trials and in-water displays of boats and gear will provide great exposure to this targeted audience. Click for More

BLUE WATER SAILING RENEWS SAIL AMERICA SEMINAR SPONSORSHIP


After a blockbuster year with seminars that witnessed record attendance, Blue Water Sailing inks a new deal for 2011 to once again sponsor Sail America’s popular seminar program at Strictly Sail Chicago, Strictly Sail Miami and Strictly Sail Pacific. Click for More

BONNIER MARINE GROUP – THE SAILING COMPANY TO HOST ANNUAL STATE OF THE INDUSTRY PRESENTATION IN MIAMI


If you want to know what really happened in the sailing industry in 2010, the place to be is Miami for the 2011 State of the Sailing Industry presentation. Click for More

ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES


Boating News Net notes that the economy grew 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2010, while consumer confidence spiked to an eight-month high in January. CEO Confidence was also improved, while unemployment fell to a 17-month low. Click for more.

Holiday Sales Climb 5.3%, Best Since 2004

Consumer Confidence Rebounds in January

Gallup Poll Says January Consumer Confidence Up from December

PROGRESSIONS & JOB POSTS…


Monthly posts about sailing industry people and companies! 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).