Sail America wrapped up its annual Sail America Industry Conference in Newport last month, drawing sailing industry professionals from around the country to the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina for two days of speakers, panels and networking.
The conference covered topics ranging from artificial intelligence to insurance to boat building. The keynote featured a conversation between Sample Temple of Rockport Marine and Tom Degremont of Langan Design, moderated by Aaron Porter of ProBoat, centered on the design and construction of the 95-foot vessel Ouzel in New England.
A reception capped the event, with attendees competing for raffle prizes including a top prize of a one-week monohull or catamaran charter provided by Dream Yacht Worldwide.
The conference was presented by Yanmar, with additional support from Shore Premier Finance, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, SailTime, Firecrown Media, Dream Yacht Worldwide, Jeanneau, Hilb Group, InfoLink and Gill.
Sail America is based in Warren.
