Ed Massey, founder and president of Massey Yacht Sales & Services, was awarded the SAIL Industry Leadership Award on October 8, 2009 during SAIL's 34th annual luncheon at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis. "Ed is a forward-thinking sailboat dealer and trusted advisor in the sailing industry," said Josh Adams, SAIL Publisher. "He's someone boat manufacturers, dealers and others in our business look to for guidance."

Since launching Massey Yacht Sales & Service in 1977, Massey's dealerships have earned a sterling reputation in Florida for their exceptional service, knowledge and experience, customer satisfaction, marketing efforts and dedication to the sailing community. Currently the largest Hunter sailboat dealer in the world, Massey also represents Catalina Yachts and Island Packet Yachts. Massey Yacht Sales & Services has dealer locations in Palmetto, St. Petersburg and Stuart, Florida.

Demonstrating leadership and innovation in the present challenging economic climate, Massey has successfully expanded his business in the Southeast, launching a new dealership in Stuart, and has created a "New Yacht Model Center" at both Stuart and Palmetto dealerships, where a potential buyer can experience a "boat show every day."

Ed's leadership stretches beyond his company to the many contributions he's made as a Sail America board member and in helping to found the Strictly Sail St. Pete boat show, now the St. Pete Power and Sailboat Show, and the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

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