Does a sailor have to join their boat’s class association?
Sailors participating in championship events must belong to the class association. Although not mandatory for sailors participating in club or local events, it is highly recommended that they do join. The cost of joining is not great and in doing so support is provided for the operation and administration of the association. Class associations exist to establish and maintain national standards/rules for the class that adhere to or are complementary to international standards and rules, facilitate class championships and events, and provide overall organization for the class. One benefit of membership is quarterly newsletters that provided regatta results, tips, rules changes, schedules, and a number of other informational items.
