An important part of Sail America’s mission is to promote the sailing lifestyle and create a positive image for sailing. Through our marketing outreach programs, such as Discover Sailing and Discover Boating, and the successful Southam Awards, hundreds of articles on sailing appear in the national press, magazines, websites, and blogs. Here are a few selected articles:

 

The Sailing Market 2013 - State of the Industry - February 2013

KEN READ: Impressions of a skilled spectator - April 2013

Now that the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race has revealed its schedule, Scuttlebutt sought the observations from a skilled spectator: Ken Read. After skippering entries in 2008-9 and 2011-12 editions, Ken will sit out the next race to focus on his new responsibilities as president of North Sails Group, but shares here his impressions.

Summer Sailstice 2013 - Saturday, June 22nd

Go sailing and join other sailboats to celebrate our global celebration of sailing on the summer solstice.

2013 National Safe Boating Week - May 18 - May 24

As National Safe Boating Week (May 18–24, 2013) and the season approaches, we are preparing for another campaign to spread the message of safe and responsible boating.

12 Apps to Make Your Time on the Water Great! - December 2012

Boaters are catching the wave and diving into the App Store for everything from navigation & charting to basic communications apps for their iPads, and Apple says that they’ve sold over 100 million of them since they first hit the market.

Best Places to a Retire: A Sailboat and the Open Sea - December 2012

How one couple set out for Europe and spent eight years exploring the Mediterranean.

Rudi's Mates: The Mark Rudiger Sailing Family Fund - October 2012

Rudi's Mates, the Mark Rudiger Sailing Family Fund, provides emergency funding to anyone working full time in the sailing industry worldwide, who experience a personal tragedy, illness or injury within his/her family that causes great loss of income.

Catch the excitement - America's Cup races on San Francisco Bay - September 2012

Whether you are a AC veteran or haven't yet tuned in, these races are regularly called "the most exciting sailing you have ever seen." Introduce new people to sailing, re-connect those that have strayed and energize today's sailors -- Follow the America's Cup.

Sailing Knot secrets - Tie the mighty 'King of Joinery' - September 2012

Imagine that you find you need a twenty foot spring line to dock your boat in a stiff wind. And you have just a collection of shorter lengths of line left aboard. What is the solution? John Jamieson (Captain John) here offers an answer.

Schooner Adventure leads Parade of Sail through Gloucester Harbor - September 2012

The 28th annual Gloucester Schooner festival held over Labor Day weekend brought 16 schooners to celebrate the city?s maritime heritage.

Couple held hostage by pirates for 388 days to set sail on new journey - September 2012

When Britons Paul and Rachel Chandler finally gained their freedom from captivity after having been held for months in Africa, they began to plan their next adventure - another journey across the ocean.

Relive The London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition - August 2012

An exceptional fortnight at the London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition showcased the sport to the world and to thousands of fans that lined up on the Nothe Spectator area.

John Spence on Achieving Business Excellence - June 2012

Waypoints Editor Wanda Kenton Smith spoke with Spence about his passion for business and how companies and business leaders can enjoy greater success. He also provided tips on how conference attendees can maximize their return on this educational investment, post event.

Economic Indicators - The Latest Updates - June 2012

BOATING NEWS NET is a monthly economic report produced by NMMA, which features industry and general economic indicators that impact your business.

Sailing Life - February 2012

The Sailing Life is an occasional feature story that celebrates an aspect of the sport and lifestyle. This issue, we are pleased to include a great story and profile by writer Mitch Traphaven about our industry's one and only Bob Bitchin, who returns to his sailing passion and leaves land behind. Mitch gave Sail America News permission to reprint this inspiring story. Enjoy!