I see the ONLY foot hold they have is on yacht clubs. Many of the one-design classes feel the same way we multi-hullers do about this issue. I now know that many dinghy class, as well as HCA, are leaning heavily to resounding opposition of this mandate.

In development of our "one-design" sailing center (Thistle, Scot, Laser, multi's) USSA was little or no help. And this help was requested by long time, and loyal members.

PHRF boats are the meat of USSA's "concern", let those guys pay a dollar amount per foot. It's like requiring the college buddies to pay $75 and join the USGA when they go for their annual round of golf. I don't think it will fly (pass)

Regarding permits. USSA has never assisted us in obtaining permits. In our experience, the more you expose yourself to the powers at be, the easier (and cheaper <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ) the process becomes.

Regarding insurance, they'll take anyones money and they have different plans available, we purchase for our HCA division direct, it's very reasonable.

Mark, I feel your pain, and there are alternatives.

Hey, I'd pay an extra $25 to USSA when racing in an NAC, is anyone proposing compromises?