Join the only association in the United states dedicated exclUsively to promoting the large yacht market.

Promoting the SuPeryacht induStry of the united StateS and Serving aS itS voice

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dockage/Ports

$350,000

Maintenance & Repair

$1 million

crew education/ Medical training

$20,000

Provisioning: Food /Beverages

$110,000

Vessel Insurance $240,000

classification/ Regulatory and

Management Fees$165,000

Fuel $400,000

crew salaries $1.4 million

Vessel communications:

Phones/Vsat/Freight $140,000

Money Injected into local economy by guests & crews

$250,000

total expenditUres: $4.75 million

What is the U.s. sUperyacht association (Ussa)?the ussa is the onlY trade association, representing hundreds of

businesses and thousands of individuals, whose mission is “to promote

the superyacht Industry of the united states and to serve as its voice.”

Why Join the Ussa?• Have your issues advocated as part of a larger voice in Washington

• access to shows and events across the u.s. and around the world

that are focused specifically on the large-yacht segment

• Promote your company’s products and services directly to those

captains and crew working on superyachts

• network with other professionals in the superyacht industry

What are the oBJectives oF the Ussa?• to promote members’ products and services through global

representation and networking

• to advance the superyacht industry in the united states

• to serve as a coordinated advocate on major issues affecting the industry

hoW did the Ussa get started?the ussa was formed in 2005 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 11 founding

members have worked to grow the ussa to represent the superyacht

industry in more than 20 states and seven foreign countries.

the u.S. SuPeryacht aSSociation WWW.UssUperyacht.com

Who can Join the Ussa?• Business Memberships (voting) are offered to those companies

and individuals having a bona fide presence and occupation in

the superyacht industry of the united states.

• affiliate Memberships (non-voting) provide non-u.s. companies

that are stakeholders in the u.s. superyacht industry the

opportunity for representation in the united states’ market,

as well as national and international networking and advocacy.

Ussa memBership BeneFits• global representation for your products and services

• networking opportunities—nationally and internationally

• Website exposure and “ussa Member directory” (distributed

nationally & internationally)

• advocacy on issues affecting the superyacht industry of

the united states

• exclusive trade show participation and membership events

designed to promote your business and build relationships

with captains and crew across the u.s. and the World

Promoting the SuPeryacht induStry of the united StateS and Serving aS itS voice.

together We make a diFFerenceadvocacy—We need yoUr voice • Join an association that has worked diligently to establish strong

relationships with regulatory and congressional officials in Washington at

the coast guard, customs and Border Patrol and the state department

to continue to make it easier for foreign flagged vessels to cruise the

united states wand utilize the goods and services of the u.s. industry.

marketing• the ussa identifies events in the u.s. and abroad that provide

members with the opportunity to interact with their target markets.

group buying power and a unified presence makes these events an

even more successful venture for our members.

• the ussa produces an annual membership directory that is distributed

through key superyacht events inside and outside the u.s. In addition

to providing members with excellent exposure by name and industry

category to crucial markets, this directory also includes vital information

for u.s. entry procedures.

• the ussa maintains a strong web presence that serves a dual purpose:

to promote the goods and services of our members to the worldwide

superyacht community as well as to serve as a vital resource to captains

and crew worldwide.

• e-newsletters. Members receive electronic newsletters that will keep

them up to date on the significant issues that can affect their business

in the superyacht industry.

netWorking• the ussa provides members the opportunity to establish a strong

network of fellow companies in the u.s. and around the world

offering their products and services to the superyacht industry.

u.s. superyacht association757 sW 17th street #662Fort lauderdale, Fl 33316. usa.Info@ussuperyacht.com800.208.5801 toll Free954.792.8666 office954.523.0607 Fax

www.ussuperyacht.com

annUal investment • Business Membership: us $500

• affiliate Membership: us $500

Working together For yoU!the ussa works closely with other marine-focused associations

sharing common advocacy goals to further unify the voice of

the large yacht industry in the united states. these include: the

national Marine Manufacturers association, the Marine Industries

association of south Florida (MIasF), the san diego superyacht

association (sdsa), the Florida Yacht Brokers association

(FYBa), Pacific nW Yachting association (PnWYa), International

seaKeepers society and the International superyacht society

(Iss), aYss, sMta, nMta, and others.

Wherever there is a strategic alliance that makes sense for

improving the industry—the Ussa will be there for yoU!

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