2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT WE ARE THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY. INDIVIDUALLY: STRONG. TOGETHER: A POWERFUL FORCE.
MUCH PROGRESS MADE AGAINST OUR 2020 VISION OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE U.S. SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS WORLDWIDE THROUGH ADVOCACY, MARKETING AND EDUCATION. At last year’s annual meeting the Board of Directors unveiled a new vision for the U.S. Superyacht Association that stated “By 2020, the USSA will be recognized globally as the lead association in the United States for the large yacht industry whose members provide unparalleled products, services and cruising experiences.” It led us to write a new mission statement to better represent the new vision: “To promote and support the U.S. Superyacht industry and its members worldwide through advocacy marketing and education.” Goals and strategies were then set and we are delighted to report that the board and our members have made very good progress in year one of our 2020 Vision. — John J. Mann, III USSA Chairman 2014–2015
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VALUE
COMMUNICATION
through strategic planning we provided more value to our members and their companies
we improved communications with association members
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS: • Marketing Webinars • 2nd Annual Superyacht Summit • First Annual Regional Summit in San Diego • Brokerage Legal Seminar at the Newport Brokerage Show
VOICE We acted as the voice of the U.S. Superyacht industry ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES: • A team of 20 members represented the USSA at the American Boating Congress • Secured letters from the Boating Caucus leadership sent to the Coast Guard and CBP to support our initiatives and numerous lobbying trips to Washington DC • Supported regional campaigns on pilotage, tax-caps and marine tourism
Through improved communications, we increased opportunities for members to engage in new events, shows and networking activities with industry counterparts.
MARKETING INITIATIVES: • • • • • •
USSA Website improved Increased use of social media USSA Newsletters First annual golf tournament Leadership lunches METS exhibitor opportunities • Multiple regional gatherings
SUSTAINABILITY we launched the first program to make the ussa sustainable ASSOCIATION SUSTAINABILITY: • Launched a new travel insurance program • Developed concepts that are in various stages of development: • Grants • Corporate partnerships • Scaled membership levels
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ADVOCACY: INDIVIDUALLY STRONG, TOGETHER A POWERFUL FORCE! WORKING TO EFFECT CHANGE IN OUR NATION’S CAPITAL BY DUNCAN SMITH (SMITH ADVOCACY GROUP), PETER SCHRAPPEN (NMTA) AND KRISTINA HEBERT (WARD’S MARINE ELECTRIC)
The U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) was formed nine years ago to serve as the voice of the superyacht industry in the United States. Since that time, advocating on behalf of this $6 billion segment of the recreational boating industry has remained a top priority for the association. Over the past several years, the USSA has taken firm steps forward to secure our ability to grow this segment of the industry. You should be proud of your team, which consists of the USSA Advocacy Committee and Duncan Smith, who leads the D.C.- based lobbying firm, Smith Advocacy Group. Admiral Duncan Smith (retired) has many years of experience and countless relationships in the maritime regulatory and legislative arenas.
through the use of economic and employment data. We aren’t alone. For several years now, USSA, with the assistance of Smith Advocacy Group, once again partnered with 36 other marine trade associations. We have walked the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. with one united voice representing all segments of the recreational marine industry during the American Boating Congress. Industry briefings on all the key issues are also provided during this annual gathering. As a result of these annual joint trips to Washington D.C., as well as the ongoing lobbyist and committee meetings, many key Congressional leaders have exhibited a greater understanding of the importance of the superyacht sector and have indicated their willingness to help support the industry.
In addition to its ongoing work with the Smith Advocacy Group, USSA works THE MAIN ADVOCACY closely with our national and regional OBJECTIVES FOR THE partner-organizations to continue to ASSOCIATION ARE strive for “One Industry, One Voice”. TWOFOLD: The Advocacy Committee’s role as part of the “Come Sea U.S.” campaign is to 1. Continue to educate legislators remove regulatory and legislative barriers about the importance of the and other disincentives to large boats Superyacht industry. arriving and spending time cruising in the 2. Work with regulatory agencies United States. Recently, the Advocacy (United States Coast Guard, Committee initiated a dialogue with the Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Brand USA organization, whose goal is to State Department, U.S. Maritime promote increased tourism in the US. Administration, Immigration and We are in D.C. nearly every day Customs Enforcement, U.S. Army making our shared case on your behalf. Corps of Engineers) to further improve The Advocacy Committee has built and streamline federal regulations relationships with U.S. regulators and that impact the entry and cruising of legislators by presenting the significant superyachts in the United States. importance of the large yacht industry
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38 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS • United States Coast Guard • Customs and Border Protection • U.S. State Department • U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) • Immigration and Customs Enforcement
THE USSA’S CURRENT ADVOCACY AGENDA WITHIN THESE OBJECTIVES IS: • Extend the duration of the U.S. Cruising Licenses for large recreational vessels from one to two years. • Increase the maximum gross tonnage of recreational vessels to be able to flag U.S. • Facilitate the access for U.S. recreational shipyards to MARAD grant funds to support and revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding capacity. • Promote the dredging of channels and waterways that facilitate the ability of superyachts to cruise to our ports and shores. These efforts of the Advocacy Committee have resulted in raising the visibility of the importance of superyachts to the economy and jobs with key regulators and legislators. All of these agenda items are possible and within reach as long as the industry continues to work together. To that end, the USSA has provided training and awareness presentations at association meetings such as the Superyacht Summit to both inform and prepare the membership to act in unison on these initiatives. The strength of each individual is strong, but together we are a powerful force.
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We need you in Washington D.C. May 9–11, 2016
American Boating Congress The American Boating Congress (ABC) is a comprehensive legislative conference that brings together recreational boating industry leaders to formulate public policy and present a unified front on issues that impact marine businesses. • Learn how to grow your business in the current economy. • Discover how current state and federal regulatory issues affect your operations • Learn the status of key federal legislation concerning the marine industry • Hear updates from experts about how pending legislation and regulation can impact your bottom line • Get first-hand knowledge from state and federal regulators, key congressional staff and industry experts about trends that impact the marine industry • Network with fellow industry leaders You’ll never have a better opportunity to personally influence legislation and protect your business interests.
CONTACT THE USSA OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2016 AMERICAN BOATING CONGRESS.
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Want to get involved? If you’d like to be a part of the USSA’s advocacy efforts please give us a call or visit us online for regular updates: 954-792-8666 WWW.USSUPERYACHT.COM
ADVOCACY: WORKING WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS TO AFFECT MEANINGFUL RESULTS As part of its mission, the USSA works closely to support its regional partners across the country on their individual legislative and/ or regulatory challenges. This past year has been tremendously successful for the Northwest Marine Trades Association (NMTA), Maryland Marine Trades Association (MTAM) and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF).
NMTA • PASSAGE OF THE MARINE TOURISM BILL
billed with a single invoice in one refit or repair visit. “The local marine industry’s skilled craftsmen and its proximity to the Beginning on Sept. 1, 2015, yachts Caribbean, Latin America and Europe have registered as an LLC—as most super resulted in increased demand for repairs to yachts are—will be permitted to stay in vessels of all sizes,” Purcell said. “We will Washington waters 180 days (an increase of 120 days) before a 10 percent tax on the now be able to compete with states along the eastern seaboard and international value of the boat is imposed by the state of Washington. Smaller, individually owned yards. This tax cap will enable us to boats already get to stick around 180 days leverage this opportunity for additional jobs and economic growth.” The proposal before they are taxed on their value. is modeled in part on the sales tax cap on Peter Schrappen, vice president of the purchases that capped yacht sales and Northwest Marine Trade Association, use tax at $18,000 that MIASF partnered estimated that the state will realize $30 with the Florida Yacht Brokers Association million in new revenue with the change, to pass in 2010. MIASF was assisted by which includes payroll, taxes, restaurant, advocates including Floridian Partners, fuel, groceries, all the goods and services Sen. Jack Latvala and Sen. Joseph Abruzzo that go with keeping a boat afloat. “It’s in this effort to spread the word about working people in this state who will the importance of protecting the current benefit from this change, not the yacht positive marine environment in the state. owner with the pretty white boat,” he said. “I think yachts are perceived as a tax break MTAM • NEW LEGISLATION for the rich, while in reality they are outTO ATTRACT MEGAYACHTS of-state businesses that want to come and TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY spend big money in our state. On April 14, 2015, the state of Maryland made it easier for mega-yachts (either private or charter), to sail into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Chesapeake Bay waterways. SB 215 removed the mandate for bay pilots to be on board each mega-yacht that visits the Chesapeake Bay and Inner Harbor, opening these channels for valuable business. Under the new legislation, bay pilots will now only be required for foreign-flagged vessels that span more than 200 feet or with a draft of 12 or more feet. “The passing of this new legislation means huge tourism spending and more jobs for the marine MIASF • TAX CAP ON BOAT industry in Maryland,” said Susan Zellers, REPAIRS GOES INTO EFFECT Executive Director of the Marine Trades Association of Maryland. “Starting with JULY 22, 2015 passing a tax cap of $15,000 on vessels The newly passed $60,000 tax cap on registering in Maryland and now with this boat refits and repair jobs over $1 million piece of legislation, we hope to remove went into effect July 1, 2015 and the state Department of Revenue already knows how any obstacle in the way of attracting it will be implemented. “This is a benefit for mega-yachts to the Chesapeake.” said Jay Dayton, Board Member of the US the state that will allow Florida’s nationSuperyacht Association. “These large leading marine industry to attract and yachts have many choices on where to retain vessels for repair and refit revenue, spend their time and money so attracting as well as create thousands of jobs,” said them to the Chesapeake will have a very MIASF Executive Director Phil Purcell. To positive impact on our local businesses.” qualify for the cap, jobs will need to be Dwight Jones, general manager of Elliott Bay Marina, said he was thrilled with the Bill’s passage. “It’s a huge step forward for our state. The West Coast is finally figuring out that there is big business in yachting. We have built the facilities to handle these big yachts, but most haven’t come because they were not allowed to stay more than 60 days without being significantly penalized. Now it is our job as an industry to promote and advertise this new change so we can all reap the economic value. It’s up to us to get out the word.”
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE U.S. SUPERYACHT ASSOCIATION Since its inception in 2006, membership has increased 2,600% and become a powerful force across the U.S. In addition, the Association continues to raise the awareness of the importance of the United States as a destination for cruising and service. The USSA continues to grow nationally and internationally, while maintaining a strong base in the southeast region. The membership focus of the USSA in 2015-2016 will be to continue to create and define membership ROI to assist with reducing attrition, as well as further identify new prospective members in regions around the United States.
The SET Plan is different from other standard annual travel insurance plans in that it is sold in blocks of days where you decide when you use them.
One of the new USSA member benefits is a travel insurance plan designed to
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
protect members and their employees while traveling outside their home country. “This plan is perfect for anyone taking frequent trips abroad and looking for an easy way to have health insurance protection while traveling. We want you to “SET it” and forget it!” said John Mann, U.S. Superyacht Association Chairman. “We are thrilled to partner with MHG and Point Comfort Underwriters to provide our members with a customized travel insurance plan.” The SET Plan is different from other standard annual travel insurance plans in that it is sold in blocks of days where you decide when you use them. Any unused days are rolled over to the following year—so there is no risk. Coverage is available for as little as $1.50 a day!
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE
Demographics as of October 2015 (based on 327 Members) 5% Yacht Brokers & Yacht Charters
12 CHARTER MEMBERS 2006
5% Associations 4% Design / Engineering
128 TOTAL MEMBERS 2009
4% Electronics 13% Manufacturers
35% Service Providers & Suppliers
12% Professional Services
2% Media
19% Marinas, Boatyards & Builders
294 TOTAL MEMBERS 2013
87%
1% Miscellaneous
327 TOTAL MEMBERS 2015
TOP MEMBER INDUSTRIES
MEMBERSHIP INCREASE SINCE INCEPTION (2006)
MEMBERSHIP INCREASE IN PAST 5 YEARS
2,600%
153%
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MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS HOW THE USSA HAS GROWN
114 62
MEMBERS
SERVICE PROVIDERS & SUPPLIERS MEMBERS
MARINAS, BOATYARDS & BUILDERS
Great Lakes 7 Members
Northwest 28 Members
Northeast
2%
47 Members
8%
13%
mid-atlantic 17 Members 5%
Southwest
Southeast
21 Members
205 Members
6%
56%
GulfCoast 3 Members
4%
Caribbean
1%
15 Members
USSA REGIONS WHERE OUR MEMBERS COME FROM
AUSTRALIA
BERMUDA
CANADA
CAYMAN ISLANDS
COLOMBIA COSTA RICA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
FRANCE
ISLE OF MAN
ITALY
ST KITTS & NEVIS
USVI
BAHAMAS
MEXICO
MONACO NETHERLANDS PANAMA
ST. MAARTEN TURKS & (DUTCH) CAICOS
U.S.A.
U.K.
BVI
Central America
4 Members
1%
1%
South America
• 21 Members have additional locations • 40 Additional locations overall • 327 Total members
22 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
WORLD COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
Australia Bahamas Bermuda Canada Cayman Islands 6. Colombia 7. Costa Rica 8. Dominican Republic 9. France 10. Isle of Man 11. Italy 12. Mexico 13. Monaco
4%
3 Members
14. Netherlands 15. Panama 16. Saint Kitts & Nevis 17. Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 18. Turks and Caicos Islands 19. United Kingdom 20. Virgin Islands, British 21. Virgin Islands, U.S. 22. United States
Europe
15 Members
Since the early days, the USSA has become a truly national and international organization with membership spreading across 23 different states and 22 countries worldwide.
23
U.S. S TAT E S REPRESENTED
1. Alabama 2. Alaska 3. California 4. Connecticut 5. Florida 6. Georgia 7. Illinois 8. Louisiana 9. Maine 10. Maryland 11. Massachusetts 12. Michigan
13. New Jersey 14. New York 15. North Carolina 16. Pennsylvania 17. Rhode Island 18. South Carolina 19. Tennessee 20. Texas 21. Virginia 22. Washington 23. Wisconsin
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REGION: SOUTHEAST BAHIA MAR, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
REGION: EUROPE AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
October 30–November 3, 2014 Fort Lauderdale Int’l Boat Show
November 18–20, 2014 METS
USSA EVENTS 2014–2015 INCREASING AWARENESS AND RAISING REVENUE
REGION: SOUTHEAST BAHIA MAR, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
October 31, 2014 USSA Annual Meeting
REGION: SOUTHWEST SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
REGION: NORTHEAST NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
REGION: NORTHEAST NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
June 17–18, 2015 The Inaugural Superyacht Summit San Diego & Sunset Rendezvous
June 22–25, 2015 33rd Annual Newport Charter Yacht Show
September 17–20, 2015 Newport Brokerage Boat Show
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REGION: SOUTHWEST SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
REGION: SOUTHEAST FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
REGION: NORTHEAST NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
June 18–21, 2015 San Diego Int’l Boat Show
June 20, 2015 Marine Industry Day
September 19, 2015 NE Regional End of Season
REGION: CARIBBEAN ST. MAARTEN
REGION: SOUTHEAST WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
REGION: SOUTHEAST FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
January 21–22, 2015 10th Annual USSA Captains Briefing and Golf Outing
March 24–25, 2015 2nd Annual USSA Superyacht Summit
May 1, 2015 USSA Golf Tournament
REGION: SOUTHEAST FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
REGION: SOUTHEAST MIAMI, FLORIDA
December 16, 2014 USSA Holiday Cocktail Party
February 11, 2015 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show
REGION: SOUTHEAST WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
THE SOUTHEAST REGION GETS TOGETHER REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA.
September 23–26, 2015 Monaco Yacht Show
May 11–13, 2015 American Boating Congress
March 26–29, 2015 Palm Beach Int’l Boat Show
Southeast Regional Networking Events:
REGION: EUROPE MONACO
REGION: MID-ATLANTIC WASHINGTON D.C.
January 13, 2015 J. MARK’S RESTAURANT
April 14, 2015 BANK UNITED (MEMBER OFFICE)
April 25, 2015 6TH ANNUAL SPINATHON BENEFITTING MARINE INDUSTRY CARES FOUNDATION (USSA TEAM PARTICIPATION)
June 9, 2015 YOLO
July 14, 2015 BOWLING & NETWORKING REGION: SOUTHEAST BAHIA MAR, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
REGION: SOUTHEAST BAHIA MAR, FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
November 5–9, 2015 Fort Lauderdale Int’L Boat Show
November 6, 2015 USSA Annual Meeting
September 15, 2015 MSHS (MEMBER OFFICE)
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2016 MARKETING THE U.S. SUPERYACHT ASSOCIATION BY BERT FOWLES (IGY MARINAS)
WHAT WE DID THIS YEAR
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO
1. Created and distributed inaugural USSA quarterly newsletter—linked to USSA website blogs
1. Launch new website with USSA member product and service categories within a regionally marketed framework
2. Compiled arrival data for foreign flagged vessels over 80ft into the US including port and length of stay information 3. Developed USSA authored content for distribution to US and international media 4. Championed USSA internationally in Korea by directly attending and presenting at a South Korean megayacht Summit
2. Generate and distribute USSA owned content that drives home the importance of bringing business to our members (hard data, case studies and member highlights) 3. Grow USSA image and content library 4. Stage a St. Thomas, USVI Captains’ Briefing
5. Promoted USSA locally and internationally as a leading voice of the superyacht industry at speaking engagements—St. Maarten Captain’s briefing, FYBA Destination Seminar and United States Virgin Islands Tourism Board. 6. Provided USSA members and the media with industry content and images for marketing presentations
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The USSA new quarterly newsletter “The Navigator” was created and distributed to keep members up-to-date with association and industry-wide news and updates.
THE USSA REPRESENTED IN KOREA AT THE KIMA WEEK INT’L CONFERENCE
USSA was invited to this prestigious event thanks to its growing position in the global superyacht industry. Schrappen came away from the region with some key take-away items for USSA members to consider when evaluating the South Korean market for business development:
1. South Korea and the U.S. (post World War II) share a great deal with regards to wealth and population. As Americans made more money, they bought nicer things (like boats!). That same pattern is now happening in South Korea. 2. Second, Busan is an extremely modern city. Speaking with someone from the Gates Foundation, Schrappen discovered that South Korea was doing things 10 years ago that the world’slargest foundation is only now adopting. 3. Lastly, the South Korean spirit of hospitality and respect for elders is unlike anything witnessed in most countries around the globe. 4. The South Koreans are eager to embrace the U.S. culture, boats and lifestyle.
ANNUAL DATA SNAPSHOTS INDUSTRY UPDATES
TOP
5
2014 TOP FIVE US PORTS RANKED BY ARRIVALS FOR FOREIGN FLAGGED VESSELS OVER 80FT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
E VE R GLAD E S ( FL) S T. TH OMAS ( USVI ) FORT LAUDERDALE (FL) PALM BE ACH ( FL) NE WPO RT ( R I )
2,285
F O REIG N F LAG G ED VESSELS OVER 80FT
5
TOP
Advocacy Co-Chair, Peter Schrappen represented the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) at the KIMA WEEK International Conference—a key event of the Busan International Boat Show on September 17, 2015. More than 650 dignitaries, elected officials and other major regional influencers were in attendance to learn more about the importance of their developing yachting market.
POPULATION 50,617,045 LANGUAGE KO R E A N CURRENCY S.K. WON CAPITAL SE O U L 3 7 º 3 4 ’ N 126º 58’W
ARRIVED INTO U.S. PORTS IN 2014
2014 TOP FIVE US PORTS RANKED BY LENGTH OF STAY FOR FOREIGN FLAGGED VESSELS OVER 80FT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SA N DIEGO (C A ) FORT LAUDERDALE (FL) EVERGL A DES (F L ) PA L M BEA C H (F L ) MIA MI (F L )
FOCUSING OUR RESOURCES ON ADVOCACY AND EVENT DEVELOPMENT Over the past year the USSA has dedicated more resources to supporting our ongoing advocacy efforts and to the creation and development of revenue-positive events that continue to strengthen our fiscal position.
FINANCIAL REVIEW 2014–2015 WITH A SOLID BALANCE SHEET, EVENT INCOME AND MEMBERSHIP DUES CONTINUE TO BE THE USSA’S LARGEST SOURCES OF REVENUE. BY GEORGE DEL PINO, TREASURER, USSA
The US Superyacht Association (USSA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. The board of directors of the USSA has continued to work diligently to manage the Association’s financials in a very conservative manner. As a result, the Association continues to be in a strong fiscal position with some minimal reserves, no debt and a solid balance sheet. Between the 2014–2015 fiscal years, event income continued to be the largest sector of the Association’s revenue stream—while membership dues remains the second largest source of revenue. The addition of new revenue-positive events provided the association with
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added resources to utilize for marketing and advocacy initiatives. The Association focused significantly more resources over the past year on advocacy and the development of events. Regional focus and development continued to be a major emphasis of the USSA and administrative management supports all functions and works to further the overall efforts of the USSA. To ensure that the association is meeting its fiscal responsibilities, the USSA retained the services of Merrill Rosen, CPA to conduct a thorough review of our financials and expect a full report before year-end.
6%
26%
Advertising & Sponsorship
Membership
10%
Administration
Marketing & Membership
62%
Events & Regional Outreach
18%
68% Events
10%
Advocacy
REVENUE
EXPENSES
CONSERVATIVE AND STRONG THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE USSA HAS CONTINUED TO WORK DILIGENTLY TO MANAGE THE ASSOCIATION’S FINANCIALS IN A VERY CONSERVATIVE MANNER SO WE CONTINUE TO BE IN A STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION.
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PARTNERSHIPS
MEET OUR 2014–2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our membership in the USSA has enabled us to create lasting partnerships with many of our fellow members both locally and Internationally. Our business growth can be largely attributed to our involvement with the USSA.
Executive Committee Chair: John Mann III, Bluewater Books & Charts Vice Chair: Rick Gladych, Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping Immediate Past Chair: Tim Davey, ISS GMT Advocacy Co-Chair: Kristina Hebert, Ward’s Marine Electric Advocacy Co-Chair: Peter Schrappen, Northwest Marine Trades Association Marketing Chair: Bert Fowles, Island Global Yachting Marinas Membership Chair: Karen Dudden-Blake, Palladium Technologies Treasurer: George del Pino, ISS GMT Legal: Jim Perry, Perry & Neblett, P.A.
Charles Ernst, President Dockside Corporate Services
REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS: Southwest: Kate Pearson, Shelter Island Marina Northwest: Brian Kaloper, Elliott Bay Marina Great Lakes: Jim Ruffolo, Burger Boat Company Northeast: John Clayman, Seaton Yachts Mid-Atlantic: Jay Dayton, Avon-Dixon Insurance Agency Southeast: Ami Ira, Crew Unlimited / C.U. Yacht Charters Gulf Coast: Billy Smith, Trinity Yachts USVI: Tom Mukamal, IGY Marinas
USSA MANAGEMENT TEAM, NautiCom Communications Inc., Kitty McGowan Julie Sack Christina Miyar Kathy Mathis
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PHOTOS: BILLY BLACK (BILLYBLACK.COM), US SUPERYACHT ASSOCIATION.
AT-LARGE MEMBERS Eli Dana, Newport Shipyard Megan Deinas, Port of Seattle Tripp Nelson, Alexseal Yacht Coatings Cristina Norris, Oversee Yachts Derik Wagner, MTN
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