ABOUT ZIM SAILING
Zim Sailing, based in Rhode Island, provides one-design sailboats, parts, accessories, and services to the North American market. The principals of our company are lifelong sailing enthusiasts with boat building experience spanning over twenty years.
Since 2008, Zim Sailing has been proud to be a pillar of the dinghy sailing community in North America and can be found at over 400 event days per year keeping sailors on the water, with charters, regatta support, and new boats for sale. We engage in grass roots youth development of yacht club junior sailing programs, community sailing programs, and high school and collegiate sailing programs. Zim Sailing is the Official Supplier of College Sailing, and the Official Supplier of High School Sailing in the United States. With a network of over 40 dealers across North America, Zim Sailing has infrastructure in place to support sailors nationally.
Our production facilities in both the United States and Asia help us achieve our mission by spending a great amount of time and care in the production of each boat. With over twenty years of experience, our factories and their craftsmen allow us to ensure that our boats are built to the highest standards possible. Zim Sailing is currently producing ISCAs, Flying Juniors, and the 420E in a 40,000+ sq. ft. facility in Bristol, Rhode Island and distributing RS Sailing’s products in North America.
DEALER BENEFITS
Unlock the potential of your business when you become a dealer and purchase boats and parts from Zim Sailing. We offer the best quality boats, great margin, low freight, deep inventory, and a dedicated dealer team to support you.
Sell The Best Quality Boats
Zim Sailing has been building and distributing boats for almost two decades. Our program boats are reliable, durable and low maintenance. Our race boats consistently place at the top of the podium and won’t leak or fall apart like other brands. When you offer Zim sailboats at your business, you’re offering the best boats on the market.
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- C420 - The Zim C420 outsells competing builders by 5x and is the most commonly used C420 on the market.
- ILCA - Zim is the only North American builder with boats built right in our Bristol, RI factory.
- ISCA - The only class-legal boats from International Sunfish Class Association racing are built right here in Bristol, RI.
- RS Sailing - The entire range of RS fiberglass and rotomolded boats including the Aero, Feva, Quest, Zest, Toura, Tera, RS21, and more available via Zim Sailing, the largest importer of RS boats in North America.
- Fighter Optis - The best new race Opti on the market and available exclusively via Zim Sailing and the dealer network.
- Club Optis and Plastic Prams - Zim offers low cost and durable options for Club Optis and Plastic Prams with consistent supply.
- FJs and 420Es - The choice of top programs around the country, Zim collegiate and program boats are durable and provide great value.
Make More Margin
Zim Sailing offers the best margin on boats around. Dealer A can earn 25%-30% on key boats and parts, with preseason buying and other incentives available to further increase your dealer margin.
Are you a Dealer B and looking to make more margin? Contact our team today at dealers@zimsailing.com to learn how you can achieve Dealer A margins.
Save On Freight
Save money and make purchasing simple when you combine C420, ILCA, ISCA, Opti orders in our trucks. Add parts orders to your boat orders to save even more money on freight. The Zim team makes it easy and economical to get boats and parts to your dealership at the lowest freight costs possible. When you buy direct from Zim, there are no tariff bills to pay, no freight forwarders to manage, and no additional air freight costs.
Thousands of Parts – In Stock
Zim Sailing offers a full range of one design parts and sails for ILCA, ISCA, OptiParts, C420, RS, and more plus general hardware, line (including line spools), spars, covers, dollies, and racks. Everything you need is in stock and ready to ship.
Dedicated Dealer Team
We’re a manufacturer, and we rely on our dealer partners to sell our boats. To do that, we have a dedicated dealer team of 5 people, focused on dealer support, order processing, optimizing your shipments, and finding ways to make you the most money possible.
DEALER ASSETS
Link to the Zim Sailing Dealer Google folder with images, price lists, and other assets:
PARTS LOCATORS AND RIGGING GUIDES
Please visit the Zim Sailing retail website for access to resources including parts locators, rigging guides, and other information.
Newsletters
Active communication is a key part of our commitment to all Zim Sailing dealers. If you miss an email or what to reference previous information, check out our Newsletter page for all posts and updates from the Zim Sailing team.
CONTACT US
The Zim Sailing Dealer Team is here to support you and your business. Reach out anytime via phone or email.
(401) 237-6117
Dealers@ZimSailing.com