Sail America

10/08/2026

Calling All Sailing Industry Professionals!

Join Sail America for the 2026 Sail America Industry Breakfast during the Annapolis Sailboat Show!

Connect with fellow sailing industry professionals over breakfast as we celebrate industry achievements, share important updates and give away some incredible raffle prizes from Gill! 🎁

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 8 AM
📍 Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Ballroom

A great morning of networking, recognition and industry connections awaits. We hope to see you there!

Special thanks to our sponsors and partners, Annapolis Boat Shows, Gill and Weems & Plath, for their support!

🌐 Learn more about the Annapolis Sailboat Show: https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/

09/11/2026

The Sail America Quarterly Survey for the third quarter of 2026, covering July through September, is now open. Find the survey at: https://lnkd.in/gfccwVc5

This survey is designed to capture key insights from across the sailing industry, including trends in sales, customer activity, and overall market conditions. Your responses are confidential and will be aggregated with others to provide a clear and valuable snapshot of the industry!

The results of this survey will be compiled into a comprehensive report, which will be provided at no cost to Sail America members. This offers exclusive access to aggregated findings, trend analysis, and high-level takeaways each quarter!
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06/01/2026

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

04/29/2026

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 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...

04/16/2026

🎥: SailTime Orange County
Start Sailing Now has been making waves at NBIBS! 🌊⛵

Thank you to our partner SailTime and sponsors American Sailing and YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL for making this incredible program possible!

04/15/2026

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.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

04/14/2026

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

04/14/2026

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

04/06/2026

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! ✨⛵

04/01/2026

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.