Sailing takes center stage this week - MarineBusinessWorld North America newsletter
by Peter Rendle 10 Dec 2025 09:00 PST
Sail America's Industry Conference (SAIC) © Sail America
Sail America's Industry Conference registration is now open! Sign up for the 12th edition of SAIC. The two-day event, specifically geared toward sailing industry professionals, will take place at the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina, RI on March 25-26.
Held annually, SAIC will host speakers, industry leaders and colleagues. Attendees will learn about new topics and trends and receive industry updates. The conference features and a day and a half of educational sessions, and industry networking events including a reception and raffle.
More sailing-foiling news: ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization have signed a new strategic partnership to help the global boating industry adopt hydrofoiling in a safer, clearer and more coordinated way. The agreement was signed by Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA, and Luca Rizzotti, President of The Foiling Organization. ICOMIA is the voice of the recreational boating industry. The Foiling Organization unites the global foiling community and promotes foiling across racing, cruising and commercial applications.
On November 13, Lund Boats hosted four members of the Minnesota State Senate's Capital Investment Committee along with eight staff members for a visit to the company's New York Mills facility. Attendees toured Lund's state-of-the-art manufacturing operations, highlighting recreational boating's innovation and leadership. Following the tour of Lund's manufacturing facilities, the group discussed an emerging proposal from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to continuously bond $50 million per year for public water access infrastructure. NMMA, joined by representatives from MN-FISH and the DNR, spoke of the critical need for sustained funding to maintain and expand these public resources.
MarineMax is proud to announce that Amie Nappi, Senior Service Manager for the MarineMax Yachts, has been appointed as an At-Large Member of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA). In her new role, Nappi will support USSA's mission to advance the interests of the superyacht industry by promoting best practices, professional development, and the growth of the U.S. superyacht community.
Omaya Yachts has announced the appointment of Camino al Mare as its exclusive dealer for Mexico, highlighting further international expansion for the brand and launching a presence in the fast-growing Latin American luxury yachting market. Founded and led by industry veteran Roberto Camino, Camino al Mare is one of Mexico's foremost yacht distribution and brand-development businesses. The company's track record includes numerous industry milestones, such as the delivery of the Ferretti Group's first hybrid yacht in the Americas.
Maritimo and the rebirth of Caribbean: For an industry icon like Bill Barry-Cotter, time spent on the water is often inseparable from the hours spent in the engine room of enterprise. Whilst the magnificent vessel that is Maritimo 100 epitomises his latest on-water ambitions, and a return to his sailing roots with his family, Barry-Cotter is a study in relentless forward momentum. Barry-Cotter's journey from timber boat building to pioneering fibreglass and, ultimately, establishing the Maritimo dynasty, is a fascinating case study in Australian manufacturing persistence against the headwinds of bureaucracy and global competition.
The high tide action this month will largely be at the periphery of the country, with nearly every harbor on the West Coast and all of them in Hawaii seeing the likelihood of flooding on or about December 4, during the full moon, and on the December 19 new moon. On the East Coast, Boston is likely to see its highest tides of the year and may exceed the high tide flooding threshold due to tides alone, even without factoring in any weather conditions that could increase flood levels even further.
The only other East Coast harbor likely to see flooding is Bar Harbor, Maine, although flooding is possible in many other major harbors along the eastern seaboard, including Charleston, South Carolina, and Port Canaveral, Florida.
Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media