Join Sail America Now and Enjoy Expanded Range of Member Benefits

It has never been a better time to be a member of Sail America. Under the new partnership with NMMA, members now have access to a wide range of member benefits that will save you money and help you grow your business. Members qualify for significant discounts at Strictly Sail Pacific and have access to discounted member services. New for this year, Sail America members that are not eligible for NMMA membership will qualify for member rates at Strictly Sail Chicago and Strictly Sail Miami.

As a member of Sail America, you will be part of an industry-wide effort to promote the sailing lifestyle. Sail America’s marketing outreach efforts such as Discover Sailing, Discover Boating, and the John Southam Award, build awareness of sailing among the general public and build the customer base for the sailing market. The more members who support these efforts, the more we can grow the industry.

In addition to supporting some of the country’s best sailboat shows and promoting the sailing lifestyle, Sail America generates thousands of qualified sales leads for our members, distributes industry and market information, provides valuable business education, hosts networking events, and supports important legislative issues. Members also benefit from cost-saving affinity programs.

Please renew your membership with Sail America today to start contributing towards the health and growth of sailing and to take advantage of the many membership benefits. Invoices for the 2008-2009 membership year were sent out in July. If you have already submitted payment, or are in the process of doing so, thank you for your continued support of Sail America. To receive a copy of your invoice, please email Kimberly Tuchon at kimberly@sailamerica.com. Alternatively, you can join/renew online at https://sailamerica.com/application.asp?step=1.

Your membership in Sail America has never been more important or more critical to our future and the future of sailing. Together we can grow the sailing market and create a brighter future.

Summary of Membership Benefits:

Boat Show Privileges:
Discounted rates at Strictly Sail Pacific – up to 25% saving
Space preference at Strictly Sail Pacific and the St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail
Access to members-only area at Strictly Sail shows (where provided)
Free Trade Credentials to all Strictly Sail shows and SailFests
4 complimentary boat show guest tickets to Strictly Sail Pacific and the St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail

Please note that Sail America members that are eligible for NMMA membership do not qualify for member rates at Strictly Sail Chicago or Strictly Sail Miami or any other NMMA-owned show. Sail America members that are not eligible for NMMA membership do qualify for member rates at Strictly Sail Chicago and Strictly Sail Miami.

Cost-Saving Affinity Programs

APPI: Save money on energy expenses
Avis Member Benefits Program: Up to 20% discount on car rentals
Freight Discounts: Deep discounts on FedEx and ground shipping services
Staples Business Advantage: Deep discounts on office supplies
Worksite Solutions: Expanded employee insurance benefits

Market and Industry Information: Recreational Sailing Statistical Abstract and The State of the Sailing Industry Report.
Education and Business Tools: Ongoing education programs, including the Sailing Industry Conference, HR University, and PR University.
Access to Sales Leads: Free access to a database of over 40,000 sailing prospects.
Website Listing: Free listing on Sailamerica.com and Discoversailing.com websites.
Industry and Member Communications: Stay informed on industry trends with Sail America News, Waypoints, Washington Wave, and Boating News Net.
Job Mart: Post job openings on NMMA’s JobMart.
Marine Export Council: Go global with the Marine Export Council (MEC)
Networking Opportunities: Member’s meetings, social gatherings, committees, and special interest groups.
Sailing Industry Regatta: Compete in the annual Sailing Industry Regatta.

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