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Ready to set sail? ⛵⚓ Take your first step into sailing at the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show with the beginner-friendly, on-the-water workshop, Start Sailing Now!

No experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure!
👉 Learn more: www.windycitybys.com/experience/onwater-sail-training

Are sailors still showing up? What’s drawing them in? 🌊⛵

From Wednesday-night beer-can races to junior sailing and national regatta series, join a lively discussion on participation trends, evolving race formats, hot new boats, and the events that are filling starting lines.

Hear insights from an all-star panel featuring Dave Reed (Sailing World editor & Helly Hansen Regatta Series director), Scott Hardy (Owner, The Boat Locker), and John Arndt (Publisher, Latitude 38).

If you care about the future of sailing, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

📅 May 7
⏰ 1:00 PM
👉 Register here for FREE:

Virtual Online Forums – Sail America Virtual Online Forums May Online Forum Off to the Races May 7th, 1 PM, Zoom From Wednesday night beer-can contests to junior events to national regatta series, are sailors participating? And what are the trends, the racing formats, the hot boats and the big events that are attracting sailors? Paneli...

The Sail America Quarterly Survey for the first quarter of 2026, covering January through March, is now open!!

This survey is designed to capture key insights from across the sailing industry, including trends in sales, customer activity, and overall market conditions. Your input is essential to making sure the data accurately reflects our industry and provides meaningful benchmarks for your business and others across the sector.

The results of this survey will be compiled into a comprehensive report, which will be provided at no cost to Sail America members.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAQJanMarch2026survey

Responses are confidential and will be aggregated with others to provide a clear and valuable snapshot of the industry.

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Are you going to NBIBS at Newport Beach, Ca April 16-19? SailTime Orange County will be there offering Memberships AND for the first time, just like in Annapolis, we will be hosting the "Start Sailing Now" workshop for people looking to learn how to sail! So, bring your never evers!!! You sign up for it as an option when you buy your show tickets here -> https://www.nbibs.com/tickets

New to sailing? This is a simple, hands-on way to try it. No experience needed.

Each session includes a short intro followed by time on the water with an experienced captain.

Small group (max 6 per boat) keep it comfortable and interactive.

WHERE: Newport Beach International Boat Show WHEN: April 16-19
Lessons daily: 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM.

Opened to ages 13+ (waiver required).

Register through the show website – buy your ticket and add start sailing now.

Presented by Sail America and in partnership with SailTime.

NBIBS.com/tickets

Welcome aboard to our new and returning members!👏

Our members are the innovators and leaders behind the sailing experience, companies that design, build, and deliver sailing products and services.

When you join Sail America, you’re not just becoming a member, you’re joining a movement dedicated to the future of sailing. Not a member or know someone who should be? Head to our website to learn more! ✨⛵

We are pleased to introduce the first installment of the Sail America Quarterly Report, a new, recurring effort designed to track key trends, challenges, and opportunities across the U.S. sailboat and parts manufacturing industry.

Explore the latest trends shaping the sailing industry—from sales and registration data to business confidence and growth challenges. With valuable insights supported by InfoLink Technologies and Boats Group, this report offers a clear view of where the industry stands today.

Sail America wants to thank YOU for an awesome SAIC 2026!

We had an amazing time learning from incredible speakers, having fun together, and spending time talking about the state of sailing. There would be no SAIC without the support of our sponsors and the engagement of our members. We can't wait to see you all next year! ⛵✨

We are having a BLAST at SAIC 2026! With our amazing speakers, energized audience, and an evening of fun, what more could you want?!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors and raffle donors for making this possible! ⛵️