USSA continues mission of speaking for large yacht sector in US
By Kitty McGowan
The year was 2006, in the epicenter of the superyacht industry in the United States — Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There was a lack of a unified voice in the U.S. for the unique needs of the large yacht segment of the marine industry. Twelve industry leaders pulled resources together to create the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA).
“A gap existed within our yachting community whereby we didn’t have suitable representation at the highest levels of government to fight for the rights of our community,” said Tim Davey, owner of Global Marine Travel and a past chairman. “Not only do we have a strong presence in the USA, but internationally the USSA has become a go-to resource for many companies and organizations.”
When I was hired 10 years ago and later named president of the organization, the USSA was primarily centered in South Florida and had about 100 members. The USSA has grown to nearly 400 members in 25 states and 29 countries.
One of our most significant accomplishments since our association’s inception was our ability to work with superyacht owner Tilman J. Fertitta and his team to facilitate legislation of the first-ever large yacht flag registry in the United States in 2018.
“For at least a half-century, ridiculous regulations prohibited American citizens from displaying their patriotism by flying an American flag on their yacht,” said Fertitta, a longtime yacht owner, star of the TV show “Billion Dollar Buyer” and sole owner of Landry’s Restaurants and the professional basketball team Houston Rockets. “With the passage of that legislation, that ended. American yacht owners can now proudly proclaim their citizenship on their yachts. It was a truly historic day for American yacht owners and the yachting industry.”
Over the years, the association has also created a Refit America marketing campaign designed to promote the importance of the refit industry in the U.S., created exhibitor pavilions at U.S. and international boat shows, conducted annual industry summits to educate members on a variety of industry topics, created captains educational programs in Sint Maarten about the ways to facilitate entry to the U.S., and a variety of social events around the world designed to provide members and industry with the opportunity to network and build strong relationships.
“The U.S. Superyacht Association has been a great resource for me,” Capt. Anthony Nicholls said. “Their educational events and access to U.S. entry details have been extremely beneficial to me and my crew over the years.”
Advocacy support for the industry and our members has been at the core of our mission since our inception. In addition to the U.S. Flag Registry, our team has worked tirelessly to assist with cruising license issues, participated in coalitions with other marine trade associations and the U.S. State Department to facilitate ease for yacht crew to obtain B1/B2 visas, educated legislators about the economic impact and importance of the superyacht industry, worked with other sectors on global environmental initiatives, facilitated access for U.S. recreational shipyards to secure MARAD grants to support and revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding capacity, and much more.
Fast forward to the year 2020. The start of a new decade … one filled with so much promise and optimism. Our American Pavilion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show had grown in prominence, our Superyacht Summits attracted international attention, our pavilion at METS Trade had grown exponentially, and all of our events were setup to be successes.
Then came COVID-19, a global pandemic that shook the world to its core and stopped nearly everything in its tracks. Thankfully, the board and my team at the USSA quickly pivoted and moved into action to support the industry. We joined forces with all the other marine trade associations across the country with weekly calls to work together to keep the marine industry considered “essential” and keep our industry on the job.
The most challenging aspect of the national response was the diversity of state COVID laws and restrictions that made navigating the maze extremely difficult.
“I was having tremendous difficulty being able to keep my workers on the job, and with one call to Kitty at the USSA on a Saturday, she helped solve my issues and get us back up and running,” said David Hole of Marina Mile Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale.
We also provided our members and the industry with much-needed details about federal support programs such as PPP, EIDL and others in partnership with our membership benefits team at T. Spencer Samuels, which was with us every step of the way through weekly webinars and online resources. In addition, we implemented new and improved health, 401(k) and disability benefits for our members and instituted a series of educational webinars designed to impact nearly every aspect of our industry.
The ramifications of the pandemic have been felt globally and in nearly every sector of our industry.
“COVID-19 has had an impact on both the operational and maintenance schedules of yachts worldwide,” said Jim Berulis, vice president of Savannah Yacht Center in Georgia. “The prolonged uncertainty of positivity spikes will continue to challenge owners, yacht managers, and captains as to where to go next season or whether or not to continue to put off that maintenance project that has been on the list for 2020.”
The trends do seem to be pointing to new and off-the-mainstream paths; the more remote, the better.
“Maine did a great job of keeping our COVID rates low, and because of that, I’ve never seen so many large yachts up here in my life,” said JB Turner, president of Front Street Shipyard in Maine and co-owner of Cape Charles Yacht Center in Virginia. “There were 300+ footers in nearly every harbor along the coast. I saw customers that I hadn’t seen in years, and now they’re even looking for ways to keep their yachts here through the winter.”
That upsurge in business wasn’t only localized to New England; his other yard in the Chesapeake saw a similar business increase.
“With many of the islands of the Caribbean and the Bahamas closing, the catamarans had no place to cruise,” Turner said. “Cape Charles Yachting Center is one of the few facilities with a wide lift. As a result, we had the busiest summer on record and have had to stop taking new business several times to keep up with the workload.”
There have been similar experiences with USSA members throughout the Southwest and up the coast through Washington and Alaska. The lack of cruise ships in the region due to COVID restrictions provided more resources for the increase in superyachts that flocked to the area in search of escape.
Yacht owners worldwide realized there is no better way to socially distance than on their yacht.
While this escape was great for owners, this type of seclusion did create some challenges and hardships for yacht crew who were often unable to come ashore or take any time away from the boats for extended periods of time due to owners’ concerns over infection. Luckily, as the positivity rates started to decline and more became known about preventing transmission, that issue has seemingly begun to relax.
Despite everything we have personally faced this year, the industry continues to thrive.
“I feel that we are all struggling with a bit of Zoom fatigue at this point as we navigate this new world,” said Kate Pearson, USSA’s current chairperson. “Boat shows and events are a critical part of what makes the yachting industry so powerful, and I know that many of us look forward to getting together in person very soon. All of us at the USSA will be here to help facilitate those opportunities once again.”
Through the changes and the vast unknown factors facing all of us in the coming year, the U.S. Superyacht Association will continue to work hard to provide all segments of our industry with the necessary resources they need to navigate any rough waters ahead, but we can’t do it alone.
You have a voice through the USSA. We are individually strong but together a powerful force. Visit ussuperyacht.com/join to become part of the USSA family.
Kitty McGowan has more than 30 years experience in nearly every aspect of the industry. She started as a yacht chef on high-profile yachts including M/Y Octopussy, M/Y Thunderball and M/Y Moonraker. She then worked with the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. She later formed her own marketing, events, lobbying and PR company, Nauticom Communications, where she created and managed fishing tournaments around the world. She took over the reigns of the U.S. Superyacht Association in 2010. Comments are welcome below.
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Bert Fowles, Elected Vice Chairman of United States Superyacht Association
Bert fowles, elected vice chairman of united states superyacht association bert fowles, igy’s vice president of marketing and sales was recently elected vice chairman of the united states superyacht association (ussa) board of directors. representin….
United States Superyacht Association
Bert Fowles, IGY’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales was recently elected Vice Chairman of the United States Superyacht Association (USSA) Board of Directors.
Representing the multibillion dollar superyacht industry
The USSA is a 15-year-old organization comprised of nearly 400 member companies representing thousands of leading stakeholders in the international superyacht sector. The association champions interests that support the multibillion dollar global superyacht industry aligning legislative, marketing, and economic impact initiatives towards consistent industry growth. With a majority of the USSA’s membership base having 80 employees or less, the organization is uniquely attuned to representing the small businesses that drive the superyacht sector.
Superyacht destination building
Mr. Fowles has served as Marketing Chairman for the USSA for the past several years and has supported the organization to become a lead resource for U.S. and international destinations working to engage the growing superyacht market. The association has built strong ties with public and private entities resulting in strategic insights that inform and educate markets to the positive economic impact of dynamic superyacht destination planning.
Superyacht data and trends
Compiling, analyzing, and presenting global superyacht data for the USSA, Mr. Fowles has worked closely with members to hone sector decision making reflective of latest industry trends. “The superyacht industry is run by a global community of absolutely amazing people that so many never see or fully understand, given the end result of our collective work – the superyacht” remarks, Fowles. “I am honored and humbled by the support of our membership in this new role and will work to continue to drive value through the association’s efforts”.
Fowles joins Diane Byrne, newly elected Chairwoman of the USSA and a dynamic Board dedicated to building on the strength and reputation the organization has built on since 2006.
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The USSA was formed in 2006 in direct response to the lack of a unified voice in the United States for the unique needs of the large yacht segment of the marine industry. Over the years, the 12 charter members have worked to grow the USSA to represent the superyacht industry in more than 26 states and 22 foreign countries.
With nearly 400 members, a strong national and international focus, and an international “Refit America” marketing plan designed to promote the importance of the refit industry in the United States, the USSA is poised to work even harder for the superyacht industry.
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Bert Fowles, Elected Vice Chairman of United States Superyacht Association
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For immediate release: november 1, 2021.
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The USSA is a 15-year-old organization comprised of nearly 400 member companies representing thousands of leading stakeholders in the international superyacht sector. The association champions interests that support the multibillion-dollar global superyacht industry aligning legislative, marketing, and economic impact initiatives towards consistent industry growth. With a majority of the USSA’s membership base having 80 employees or less, the organization is uniquely attuned to representing the small businesses that drive the superyacht sector.
Superyacht destination building
Mr. Fowles has served as Marketing Chairman for the USSA for the past several years and has supported the organization to become a lead resource for U.S. and international destinations working to engage the growing superyacht market. The association has built strong ties with public and private entities resulting in strategic insights that inform and educate markets to the positive economic impact of dynamic superyacht destination planning.
Superyacht data and trends
Compiling, analyzing, and presenting global superyacht data for the USSA, Mr. Fowles has worked closely with members to hone sector decision making reflective of latest industry trends. “The superyacht industry is run by a global community of absolutely amazing people that so many never see or fully understand, given the end result of our collective work – the superyacht” remarks, Fowles. “I am honored and humbled by the support of our membership in this new role and will work to continue to drive value through the association’s efforts”.
Fowles joins Diane Byrne, newly elected Chairwoman of the USSA and a dynamic Board dedicated to building on the strength and reputation the organization has built on since 2006.
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The US Superyacht Association . A beacon of excellence serves primarily the interests of the American superyacht industry, meanwhile championing collaboration and innovation within the global maritime community.
Founded in 2006, the USSA has rapidly grown into a dynamic and influential organization, serving as a vital resource for yacht owners, industry professionals, and enthusiasts alike. At its core, the USSA is dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of the American superyacht industry on both a national and international level. By advocating for policies and regulations that support growth and sustainability within the industry, the association serves as a unified voice for its members, ensuring their concerns are heard and addressed by policymakers and governing bodies. Amplifying the voices of this pocket of the industry through strategic partnerships and proactive engagement is a tireless task. However, imperative, to enhance the competitiveness of the American superyacht market, resulting in accelerated economic growth, job creation, and sharing technological innovation across the country and beyond.
This is achieved in particular with the Superyacht Summit series, the USSA brings together thought leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world to discuss pressing issues, share best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration. These summits serve as a platform for conversation, structured debate and social networking. The ideal environment to drive progress and innovation within the industry.
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“USSA puts a lot of effort and energy into maintaining and strengthening the U.S. infrastructure that supports the yachting industry worldwide. The U.S. infrastructure is important to us at Heesen because of the after-sales support of our vessels that takes place in the U.S. Every aspect of our boats (and life on board) can be repaired and maintained at a very level not available everywhere. There are a large number of U.S. and foreign Heesen owners who rely on the network of vast and varied resources in the States. USSA helps to build and nourish that network.” – Thomas Conboy. Director of Sales, Heesen Yachts USA
Through participation in international boat shows, trade missions, and industry events, the association helps raise awareness of American-made yachts and products, attracting potential buyers and investors from around the world.
As the American superyacht industry continues to evolve and expand, the role of the USSA becomes increasingly critical in shaping its trajectory and ensuring its long-term success. The association empowers its members to thrive in a competitive global market while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and sustainability.
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Unlock new horizons for your superyacht business and set sail towards success with the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) . We are your dedicated partner in the world of luxury yachting, offering a treasure trove of opportunities and support to elevate your endeavors. As a USSA member, you’ll navigate a sea of advantages, from networking with industry leaders and gaining insights into the latest trends to benefiting from our powerful advocacy efforts. Join us today and embark on a voyage of growth, innovation, and prosperity in the superyacht industry. Experience the wind in your sails as we steer your business toward unparalleled success.
What is USSA U.S. Superyacht Association
The U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) is a trade organization that represents the interests of the American superyacht industry. Superyachts are extremely large and luxurious vessels, typically measuring over 80 feet in length. The USSA was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is a hub for the superyacht industry in the United States.
The USSA’s mission is to promote and protect the interests of the U.S. superyacht industry, both domestically and internationally. This includes advocating for policies and regulations that support the industry, providing educational resources and networking opportunities for industry professionals, and promoting the United States as a destination for superyacht owners and charter clients.
The organization works with various stakeholders, including yacht builders, brokers, marinas, service providers, and other businesses related to the superyacht industry. It also collaborates with government agencies and policymakers to ensure that the industry’s needs are considered in relevant regulations and legislation.
The U.S. Superyacht Association plays a significant role in advancing the American superyacht industry and maintaining its competitiveness on the global stage. It helps to create a favorable business environment for those involved in building, servicing, and operating these large and luxurious vessels.
Joining the USSA U.S. Superyacht Association offers several significant benefits for businesses in the superyacht industry
Advocacy and Representation:
USSA actively advocates for the interests of its members within the superyacht industry and with government agencies. As a member, your voice is amplified, and you have a say in shaping policies and regulations that affect your business.
Networking Opportunities:
USSA organizes various networking events and industry gatherings, providing you with opportunities to connect with industry peers, potential clients, and partners. These connections can lead to new business opportunities and collaborations.
Industry Insights:
Stay informed about the latest trends, developments, and best practices in the superyacht sector through USSA’s resources, newsletters, webinars, and educational programs. Access to valuable industry insights can help you make informed business decisions.
Promotion and Exposure:
USSA actively promotes its members’ businesses to a wider audience, both domestically and internationally. This exposure can lead to increased visibility and potential clients discovering your services.
Regulatory and Compliance Support:
Receive guidance and resources to help navigate the complex regulatory and compliance landscape of the superyacht industry. USSA can assist in understanding and complying with relevant laws and regulations.
Educational Programs:
USSA offers educational programs and training opportunities designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the superyacht sector. These resources can help you stay competitive and provide top-notch services to your clients.
Sustainability Initiatives:
USSA is committed to promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility within the superyacht industry. By joining, you can participate in efforts to reduce the environmental impact of superyacht operations.
Business Development:
Gain access to a network of industry leaders and potential clients, which can lead to new business opportunities and partnerships that help your company grow.
Involvement in Industry Initiatives:
USSA often has committees and working groups where members can participate and help shape the industry’s future. This involvement allows you to have a direct impact on the industry’s direction.
Promotion of the U.S. as a Destination:
USSA actively promotes the United States as a superyacht destination, which can attract more superyacht owners and charter clients to U.S. waters, benefiting your business.
Questions that a potential member of the USSA might have
What are the primary benefits of becoming a member of the USSA for a business in the superyacht industry?
Becoming a USSA U.S. Superyacht Association member offers several key benefits, including access to advocacy and representation in the industry, networking opportunities, resources, and promotion. Members can benefit from our collective influence, stay informed about industry trends, and tap into a network of professionals and potential clients.
Information on the different membership levels available and their respective costs?
USSA offer various membership levels tailored to the needs of businesses in the superyacht industry. Costs vary based on the level of engagement and the size of your organization. To get detailed information about membership levels and pricing, please contact membership services department.
How does USSA advocate for the interests of its members within the superyacht industry and with government agencies?
USSA actively engages with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and government agencies to represent the interests of our members. They participate in regulatory discussions, provide input on relevant legislation, and work to ensure that the industry’s voice is heard and considered in decision-making processes.
What networking opportunities and industry events does USSA organize for its members?
USSA hosts a range of industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities throughout the year. These events provide members with valuable connections, insights, and business development opportunities. Their annual Superyacht Summit and regional meetups are just a few examples.
Can you share examples of successful advocacy efforts or policy changes that USSA has been involved in on behalf of its members?
USSA has been instrumental in advocating for policy changes that benefit our members. For instance, they successfully lobbied for more favorable tax and regulatory environments in various U.S. states, making it easier for superyacht businesses to operate.
What resources or support does USSA offer to help members navigate regulatory and compliance issues in the superyacht industry?
USSA provides members with access to regulatory guidance, compliance resources, and industry best practices. Additionally, their team is available to offer personalized assistance and advice on regulatory matters.
Are there educational programs or training opportunities available to members to enhance their business in the superyacht sector?
Yes, USSA offers educational programs and training opportunities, including webinars, workshops, and industry-specific courses. These resources are designed to help members enhance their knowledge and skills in the superyacht sector.
How does USSA promote its members’ businesses to potential clients, both domestically and internationally?
They actively promote their members through various channels, including our website, industry events, and collaborations with international partners. This exposure helps members reach a broader audience of potential clients.
What initiatives does USSA have in place to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility within the superyacht industry?
USSA is committed to sustainability and promotes eco-friendly practices within the industry. They work on initiatives related to responsible yacht management, reducing environmental impact, and supporting sustainable yacht design and operations.
Can you provide information on the USSA’s role in promoting the United States as a superyacht destination and how that benefits its members?
USSA actively promotes the United States as a superyacht destination through marketing efforts and collaboration with tourism boards. This benefits their members by attracting more superyacht owners and charter clients to U.S. waters.
Are there specific committees or working groups within USSA that members can join to get involved in shaping the industry’s future?
Yes, USSA has various committees and working groups where members can participate and contribute to shaping the industry’s future. These groups focus on specific areas such as advocacy, marketing, and sustainability.
Are there any specific requirements or criteria that a business must meet to become a member of USSA?
While there are no strict requirements, businesses interested in joining USSA should be involved in the superyacht industry and share our commitment to its growth and development.
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Date posted: May 25, 2021 Tue
YATCO has partnered with the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) , by powering their website with YATCO's robust platform. The features provided by YATCO allow the USSA to better engage with and meet the needs of their members and the entire superyacht community.
"The USSA's website is powered by the cutting-edge technology of YATCO, a company that has proudly served the professional yachting community worldwide for more than 20 years. YATCO is proud to give back to the yachting community and fulfill its mission to contribute 10% of its base membership by providing in-kind services to various associations," says Steven Myers, CEO and Founder of YATCO.
The USSA's improved website, which can be found at www.ussuperyacht.com , includes a modern and user-friendly design along with a new USSA member directory and enhanced search functionalities, all powered by YATCO's new multi-million dollar Back Office Software Solution (BOSS).
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