Preliminary brochure available for Sail America industry conference

by Sail America on 18 Apr 2014 Sail America has now published a preliminary brochure detailing plans for its biennial Industry Conference taking place June 9-11, 2014 at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Charleston, SC.

The brochure can be downloaded here.

The preliminary brochure includes information about the conference's 20+ educational sessions, special events such as the Sailing Industry Dinner, Sail America's Regatta, and general information about the event.

For 2014, Sail America has compiled an impressive list of speakers including Ken Read from North Sails, Dawn Riley from Oakcliff Sailing, Tim Claxton from Dominion Marine Media, Dean Brenner from the Latimer Group, and Wayne Burdick from Beneteau USA. Other presenters include professional speaker Ryan Jenkins, author David McNair, marine lawyer Julius H. 'Sam' Hines, and author Nick Hayes. Session topics include marketing to Millennials, the growth potential of ownership models, engaging new sailing audiences, video advertising, and how you can use mobile apps to engage your customer base.

'The preliminary brochure gives Sail America a way to inform industry professionals about conference activities and seminar topics' Peter Durant, Sail America's Association Manager says. 'It provides a look into the sessions we are planning. We've got a great line up!'

For more information on the Sail America's Industry Conference or to register, visit SailAmerica.com/events/saic or call 401-289-2540.

Sail America's Industry Conference is the place for Sailing Industry professionals to learn about new topics and trends, receive updates, and networking with over 150 participants. The conference will feature a regatta, a day and a half of educational sessions, and an industry dinner.