EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER
JONATHAN BANKS SHARES AN UPDATE ON KEY SAIL AMERICA INITIATIVES UNDERWAY


This month, Sail America Executive Director Jonathan Banks shares the latest about industry segment focus groups, Strictly Sail Pacific, the forthcoming industry conference, new member benefits and the individual member program. Click for More

STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC – LATEST SHOW UPDATES


Great news: the show has expanded! Find out the latest developments about the West Coast’s largest all-sail show, only days away! Click for More

BREAKING NEWS!
BMW ORACLE Racing Brings America’s Cup to Strictly Sail Pacific


Strictly Sail Pacific will host 'America's Cup Day at Strictly Sail' on the opening day of the show, Thursday, April 15 which includes a public showing of the celebrated Cup, along with a free presentation by members of the winning BMW ORACLE Racing Team. Click for More

SAIL AMERICA WEST COAST MEMBERS MEETING TO BE HELD AT STRICTLY SAIL PACIFIC


The annual West Coast Members meeting will be held on Friday, April 16th from 8:00 am to 9:45 am at Scott’s Restaurant (complimentary breakfast included) during Strictly Sail Pacific. Click for More

2010 SAILING INDUSTRY CONFERENCE COMING THIS JUNE!


Plans are well underway, sponsors and speakers secured, for this year’s much-anticipated Sailing Industry Conference & Regatta. Get all the news here! Click for More

SAIL AMERICA MEMBERS TO RECEIVE 30% DISCOUNT WITH THE MOORINGS AND SUNSAIL


Here’s a fantastic new member benefit for Sail America members: take a sailing charter vacation with The Moorings or Sunsail and save 30%! Click for More

DISCOVER BOATING AWARD-WINNING SAILING VIDEO...


The NMMA’s national award-winning i-discovered sailing video is now available FREE to Sail America members for posting on their website! Click for More

ECONOMIC INDICATORS


The NMMA’s March Boating News Net includes the latest economic indicators including these highlights: the fourth quarter GDP was upped to 5.9%, indicating a slowdown in the rate of inventory cuts. The Consumer Confidence Index took a plunge down 11 points, while CEO confidence index increased for the fourth consecutive quarter. Click for the full report.

THE SAILING LIFE


Top black Sailor Bill Pinkney sailed into Cuba on a mission. 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.