Win great prizes in the RYA Joining Point competition
by Emma Slater 3 Aug 2015 15:29 BST
3 August 2015
Dinghies off Gurnard Sailing Club © GSC
Throughout September clubs, training centres, marinas and other organisations signed up as RYA Joining Points will not only receive commission for every RYA member they sign up but they will also be entered in to the 'Top Joining Point' competition to win some fantastic prizes.
The Joining Point that signs up the most new members throughout September will win:
- Gill Tarp Barrel Bag
- Bollé Tigersnake sunglasses
- Sailing Mates Coach pack and Sailcloth Wallet from Bulb
- Two tickets to the 2016 London Boat Show
- Two tickets to the 2016 RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show
- British Sailing Team Replica kit - t-shirt and cap
- An RYA goody bag including OverBoard bag, Powercase charger, RYA umbrella and much more...
"The competition is just another way for us to thank our Joining Points for promoting the benefits of RYA membership", commented Conor Swift, RYA Membership Development Manager. "Not only will the RYA gain new members, but new members will enjoy the benefits RYA membership affords and our prize winner gets some great prizes for their club/centre that they can use as competition or raffles prizes, a win, win for all involved."
Existing Joining Points should check that they have enough packs and promotional materials before the start of September and email with their Joining Point reference number or the name of their club or organisation to receive further membership forms if required.
Clubs, centres and organisations who wish to sign up as an RYA Joining Point and get involved in the competition can do so by emailing or for more information or to complete the online application form visit www.rya.org.uk/go/joiningpoint, it's simple to do and completely free.
"Thanks to all our member partners that kindly donated prizes for this competition and we hope that lots of our Joining Points get involved and battle it out for the prize", added Conor.
The RYA Joining Point scheme provides a quick and easy way for clubs, training centres and organisations registered as RYA Joining Points to encourage their customers to join the RYA and experience the many great benefits of membership from discounts on products and services, one-to-one boating related advice and support from technical, cruising and legal experts and much more.
Each Joining Point Pack represents a potential £1000 in commission payable to the club, training centre or organisation. Commission is paid on a quarterly basis and the amount depends upon they type of membership and the number of members signed up.
- £10.00 for each new Family Membership
- £7.50 for each new Personal Members
- £5.00 for each new Under 25 Member
- £2.50 for each new Youth Member (12-17)
The competition closes on 30 September 2015. All RYA membership forms and telephone applications for membership (quoting relevant Joining Point reference number) received by close of business on that date will be entered in to the competition.
For more information about Joining Point and competition terms and conditions visit www.rya.org.uk/go/joiningpoint
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