VOTE on compulsory CA membership

I think CA membership should be compulsory for all club members: NO

I think CA membership compulsory for all racing club members: NO

Main reason: I think the voluntary nature of class associations is fundamental to their viability, and it's up to enthusiasts to support their class, whether club or class racing ... too few enthusiasts ... no association ... boat dies ... survival of the fittest

I am a CA member: YES

I am a CA committee member: YES

The "Classes fading from popularity" and "Compulsory membership of CAs" topics are running out of steam. Let's have a vote on compulsory Class Association membership for club sailors

See the two topics to understand the full debate, but in summary: The argument is that a strong class association is key to the survival of a class. All racing sailors depend on the work of their association, in that this is the body that administers their class rules which form the basis on which they race. The associations also provide services such as web-sites and advertising, which provide a source of advice and help maintain the vitality of the class and the value of boats. Club sailors who are not association members benefit without contributing. The cost of class association membership could potentially be reduced if membership was more wide-spread.

THE VOTE:

I think CA membership should be compulsory for all club members: YES/NO

I think CA membership should be compulsory for all racing club members: YES/NO

Main reason:

I am a CA member: YES/NO

I am a CA committee member: YES/NO