Connect • Discover • Grow · February 1-3, 2018 Tradewinds Island Grand Resort • St. Pete Beach, FL Sponsorship • Exhibitor Opportunities Connect • Discover • Grow

February 1- 3, 2018Tradewinds Island Grand Resort • St. Pete Beach, FL

Sponsorship • Exhibitor Opportunities

Connect • Discover • Grow

The Sailing Leadership Forum is the premier event for anyone involved with sailing, from educators to offi cials, to industry professionals and organizational management. If you are involved in sailing in any way, then Sailing Leadership Forum is where you need to be.

Sailing Leadership Forum 2018 offers a unique experience for all types of sailors to connect on important and relevant issues on all aspects of our sport. Leaders from sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, race offi cials, and industry professionals will meet and learn from one-another in the surroundings of this spectacular Florida venue.

The Forum will offer keynote speaker presentations and focused group sessions on a wide range of topics such as Outside The Conventional Box; Participation & Growth; Management/Operations/Governance; Technology & Innovation; Safety; and Hands-On/Sailor Skill Development.

The Sailing Leadership Forum will feature lively and fun social events, hands-on activities, exhibitor displays and demonstrations, pre- and post- Forum clinics and seminars, and much more.

If you missed out on the Sailing Leadership Forum in 2014 or 2016, or you are inspired to keep the momentum going strong and advance these critical conversations, meet us in St. Pete Beach!

Why You Should Sponsor the Sailing Leadership Forum?The Sailing Leadership Forum will bring together over 600 infl uential decision makers in our sport. This is a special opportunity for your business to interact with these individuals and increase your exposure with your target market.

The Forum’s venue at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort will feature a large Exhibitor Area for sponsors to display, demonstrate and promote their products and services, while interacting directly with attendees. The Exhibitor Area will also be used for General Sessions and Keynote Speakers so as to provide for increased foot traffi c, visibility, and access to attendees. There will again be “Coffee With…” presentations in the Exhibitor Area every morning, and we are excited to introduce the “Innovation Station”, giving upper level sponsors the opportunity to present and demonstrate their product or service to attendees.

The Forum will consist of three fun and captivating days of keynote speakers, presentations, seminars, panel discussions and break-out sessions that will provide attendees with a fresh perspective and new ideas on how to strengthen and grow our sport for the 21st Century sailor.

Who will be there?• Instructors• Coaches• Race offi cers• Program directors• Class/fl eet leaders• Yacht club management• Organization leaders• Industry leaders• Educators• Volunteers

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Wednesday, January 31st12noon Registration Opens5:00 – 8:00pm Welcome Cocktail Reception

Thursday, February 1st7:30 – 8:30am *Networking “Coffee With…”8:30 – 9:00am *Welcome9:00 – 10:00am *Keynote Address10:00 – 10:45am *Dedicated Exhibitor Time10:45 – 11:45am *2 Mini-Keynote Addresses11:45 – 1:00pm *Lunch1:00 – 2:00pm Breakout Sessions2:30 – 3:30pm Breakout Sessions4:00 – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions7:00pm US Sailing Awards Celebration

Friday, February 2nd7:30 – 8:30am *Networking “Coffee With…”8:30 – 10:00am *Keynote Address10:00 – 10:45am *Dedicated Exhibitor Time10:45 – 11:45am Breakout Sessions11:45 – 1:00pm *Lunch1:00 – 2:00pm Dedicated On-Water Sponsor Demos2:30 – 3:30pm Breakout Sessions & On-Water Demos4:00 – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions & On-Water Demos6:30pm A Night Out in St. Pete Beach

Saturday, February 3rd7:30 – 8:30am *Networking “Coffee With…”8:30 – 10:00am *Keynote Address10:00 – 10:45am *Dedicated Exhibitor Time10:45 – 11:45am Breakout Sessions11:45 – 1:00pm *Lunch1:00 – 2:00pm Breakout Sessions2:30 – 3:30pm Breakout Sessions3:30pm Wrap-Up Cocktail Party

Event Schedule (subject to change)



*Takes place in exhibitor area

Logo/link on event homepage

Sponsorship publicized via social media

Logo displayed in General Session

Logo featured on all marketing material

5 minute speakingopportunity at General Session

Rep included in breakout session

“Innovation Station” Presentation

Access to Attendee List prior to event

Access to Attendee Contact List at conclusion of event

Display table in Exhibitor Area

Logo on Sponsors banner in Exhibitor Area

Logo/link in Sponsors section of event website

Logo featured in Sponsors section of event program

Logo/info in Sponsors section of Event App

Complimentary Event Registration ($400 value each)

Literature/give-away items in registration bag

On-Water Demonstations (addition/stand-alone)

Sponsorship Levels at a Glance

Platinum $10,000

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Supporting$1,500

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Platinum - $10,000

• Company name/logo and link displayed on event website home page

• Company’s Platinum Sponsorship publicized through social media

• Company logo displayed in General Session, on or next to stage

• Company name/logo featured on all marketing material

• Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as “Platinum Sponsor” in the Sponsors section of the event website

• Company name/logo featured and designated as “Platinum Sponsor” in the Sponsor section in event program

• Company logo displayed and designated as “Platinum Sponsor” on banner in Exhibitor Area

• Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor section

• Display table in General Assembly/Exhibitor Area(6 ft. table, w/ 2 ft. on either side)

– Primary selection of location for company table

• 5 complimentary event registrations ($400 value each)

• Company promotional materials placed in registration bag (supplied by sponsor) – Limit 1 literature and 1 promotional give-away item

• Company representative included in breakout session opportunity

• 5 minute speaking opportunity for company representative during General Assembly

• Access to attendee list 2 weeks prior to event(Name; Club/Org; Title)

• Access to attendee contact list at conclusion of event

• Company presentation at the “Innovation Station”(9 slots available)

– Dedicated 15 minutes for presentation, demonstration and/or question & answer – During breaks between sessions – “Innovation Station” located in General Session/ Exhibitor Area – Primary selection of time slot for presentation

Gold - $7,500

• Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as “Gold Sponsor” in the Sponsors section of the event website

• Company name/logo featured and designated as “Gold Sponsor” in the Sponsor section in event program

• Company logo displayed and designated as “Gold Sponsor” on banner in Exhibitor Area


• Display table in General Session/Exhibitor Area (6 ft. table, w/ 2 ft. on either side) – Secondary selection of location for company table

• 3 complimentary registrations ($400 value each)


• Company representative included in breakout session opportunity

• Access to attendee list 2 weeks prior to event (Name; Club/Org; Title)


• Company presentation at the “Innovation Station” (9 slots available) – Dedicated 15 minutes for presentation, demonstration and/or question & answer – During breaks between sessions – “Innovation Station” located in General Session/ Exhibitor Area – Secondary selection of time slot for presentation

Sponsorship Levels & Opportunities

For more information please contactJosh Toso - [email protected] - 401-683-0800 ext 692




Silver - $4,000 • Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as “Silver Sponsor” in the Sponsors section of the event website

• Company name/logo featured and designated as “Silver Sponsor” in the Sponsor section in event program

• Company logo displayed and designated as “Silver Sponsor” on banner in Exhibitor Area


• Display table in General Session/Exhibitor Area (6 ft. table, w/ 2 ft. on either side) – Tertiary selection of location for company table

• 2 complimentary registrations ($400 value each)


• Access to attendee list 2 weeks prior to event (Name; Club/Org; Title)


Bronze - $3,000

• Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as “Bronze Sponsor” in the Sponsors section of the event website

• Company name/logo featured and designated as “Bronze Sponsor” in the Sponsor section in event program

• Company logo displayed and designated as “Bronze Sponsor” on banner in Exhibitor Area


• Display table in General Session/Exhibitor Area (6 ft. table, w/ 2 ft. on either side)

• 1 complimentary registration ($400 value)


Supporting - $1,500

• Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as “Supporting Sponsor” in the Sponsors section of the event website

• Company name/logo featured and designated as “Supporting Sponsor” in the Sponsor section in event program

• Company logo displayed and designated as “Supporting Sponsor” on banner in Exhibitor Area


• 1 complimentary registration ($400 value)









Demo-Day Sponsor - $2,000/$1,000• Demo-Day to take place on Friday off beach in front of hotel

• Company can combine Demo-Day with Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsorship for $1,000

• Company can be a Demo-Day Sponsor ONLY for $2,000 – Company promotional materials placed in registration bag (supplied by sponsor) – Limit 1 literature and 1 promotional give-away item – Company name/logo featured in the Sponsors section of the event program – Company logo/information listed in Event App Sponsor section

• 1 complimentary event registration, in addition or stand- alone ($400 value)

• Company can provide product and representative to participate in Demo-Day

• Company may set up beach fl ags, banner, or pop-up tent (10x10 max) on beach during Demo-Day

• Company name/logo and link displayed and designated as “On-Water Demo” in Sponsors section of the event website

Other Sponsorship Opportunities• Additional Table Space - $2,000

• Name tag lanyards Sponsor – w/ company logo & SLF logo - $1,500 + cost of lanyards

• “Clean Lunch” Sponsor – Reusable lunch bags w/ company logo & SLF logo for a “green” alternative to paper box lunch - $1,000 + cost of lunch bags

• Networking Happy Hour Sponsor – in Exhibitor Area on Friday evening; includes 1 drink per person, 5 minute speaking opportunity - $3,500

• “Boat (Court)Yard” Sponsor – The “YourCompanyName Boat (Court)Yard”; Company logo on banner and unlimited boat displays - $5,000

• Boat Display - $500 per boat display in “Boat (Court) Yard” – 5 boats for $2,000

• Think Outside The Box – Have an idea for sponsorship, but don’t see it listed? Let’s hear it! Pitch us your idea and we can play “Let’s Make A Deal”

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Connect • Discover • Grow · February 1-3, 2018 Tradewinds Island Grand Resort • St. Pete Beach, FL Sponsorship • Exhibitor Opportunities Connect • Discover • Grow