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Guest Columnist John Arndt Makes An Industry Plea for the Cup


This month, Summer Sailstice founder and Latitude 38 associate publisher John Arndt makes a passionate plea about the need to bring the America’s Cup stateside, with some recommendations on how to make it happen. Click for More

BOAT SHOW ROUND-UP


Get the scoop on the recently-held Newport International Boat Show, plus the most up-to-date news from the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, and Strictly Sail Chicago and Strictly Sail Miami. Click for More

COMING SOON: SAIL AMERICA GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING IN ANNAPOLIS!


Mark your calendars for the upcoming General Members Meeting at the Annapolis Marriott Hotel on Friday, October 8 featuring keynote speaker Neil Schwartz of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. Click for More

SAIL AMERICA AND UNITED STATES SAILBOAT SHOW ANNOUNCE “BEST IN SHOW” AWARDS


Sail America and the United States Yacht Shows have teamed up to run the Best in Show Awards at the United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis, October 7 – 11, 2010. Click for More

JOHN PETERSON TAKES THE HELM OF HUNTER MARINE


Long-time sailing industry pro and former Sail America president John Peterson is appointed president of Hunter Marine. Click for More

BOAT SHOW SHIPPING DISCOUNTS FROM SIRIANI ANNOUNCED


Check out the latest Sail America member benefits featuring boat show shipping cost discounts! Click for More

LATEST ISSUE OF WAYPOINTS FOCUSES ON CONSUMER TRENDS


In case you missed it, check out the latest issue of Waypoints featuring editorial on the advent of Transumerism as well as a meaty Q & A with Barrett Canfield about the changing face of sailing consumers, plus a management column by John Spence on consumer expectations. Click here to see the issue

ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES


Get the most recent economic indicators from Boating News Net which includes a mixed bag of tricks. Second quarter GDP was upwardly revised to 1.7 due to inventory investment and consumer spending for services. Imports subtracted nearly 4.6% from GDP in the second quarter, the largest reduction in the history of the quarterly index. Domestic purchases rose for the fourth consecutive quarter, while consumer confidence hit a seven month low due to economic conditions and worsened short term outlooks. CEO Confidence remained unchanged, remaining steady at 62. Retail sales gained due to back-to-school consumption. Light vehicle sales were up 29% from a year ago, while total automotive is up 10%. Wholesale shipments of powerboats are trending upward. Click for More

The Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved in August, retreated in September. Click for More

PLUS! How can sailing take advantage of record-setting trends witnessed in the Backyard, Car and RV Camping industries? Click for More

HOUSE PASSES SMALL BUSINESS LENDING BILL


A newly enacted bill opens the door for small business lending opportunities. Click for More

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).