Built for the American superyacht industry.
The only U.S. non-profit trade organization dedicated to the large-yacht industry and its significant economic impact.
Founders Stories: 20 years of American yachting advocacy.
Founded in 2006 by twelve industry leaders, the U.S. Superyacht Association was created to give the American large-yacht sector a unified voice. In honor of our 20th anniversary, we're publishing each founder's story — why they got involved, what they're proudest of, and where they'd like to see the association go next.
New posts are added as we complete each interview. Check back often.
The Trinity Yachts builder on why a superyacht builder's voice mattered at the table — and why USSA's broad membership is its greatest strength.
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“The magic is, if we all get together we can make a difference.” The conversation over a glass of wine that sparked the USSA.
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From opening eyes to the lack of advocacy in the superyacht business, to moving crew through borders during COVID — Tim Davey on building a united voice.
Read the story →“We were grass roots and very passionate.” How a post-Hurricane-Wilma phone call became a U.S. industry voice.
Read the story →From eight businesses meeting in Sint Maarten to a 300-member association — the founding treasurer reflects on the build-out.
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The South Florida maritime attorney who drafted the original articles of incorporation — and helped put the words "Super Yacht" in a non-profit's name.
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The USSA's first Membership Chair on turning a dozen founding companies into a national voice — and why continuity now matters most.
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The Luxury Yacht Group founder on writing a $50,000 leap-of-faith check to launch the USSA Village at FLIBS.
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