Issues with AMYA, ISAF, relations with US Sailing
Posted: 24 Oct 2008, 03:19
Hi, everyone.
As some of you know, The AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) has decided that their sponsorship of International sailing has become a low priority on their annual budget, and they are no longer interested in paying our ISAF dues. Granted, there are no dues necessary at this time, but they did not know that when they quietly decided that it was not worth paying for.
SO... sooneer or later USA is going to have a problem to deal with. I waited until our AMYA election was done before addressing this, but since the incumbents will be around for 2 more years, I need to look at my options.
Since AMYA is a member of US Sailing, is it possible to have IOMICA allow members of either organization be eligible for competition? Currently, IOMICA sees AMYA as our DM. I don't think it's right to force an IOM owner to join an organization that is not going to support said skipper. Yes, maybe we'll go the NCA route, but I thought I'd run the US Sailing option past you all first. Many of us are already dual members of boat organizations, and some IOM skippers may be required to continue dual membership anyway due to the other AMYA classes they sail.
Everyones opinion, as well as facts from our WC are both welcome and anticipated.
Thanks.
As some of you know, The AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) has decided that their sponsorship of International sailing has become a low priority on their annual budget, and they are no longer interested in paying our ISAF dues. Granted, there are no dues necessary at this time, but they did not know that when they quietly decided that it was not worth paying for.
SO... sooneer or later USA is going to have a problem to deal with. I waited until our AMYA election was done before addressing this, but since the incumbents will be around for 2 more years, I need to look at my options.
Since AMYA is a member of US Sailing, is it possible to have IOMICA allow members of either organization be eligible for competition? Currently, IOMICA sees AMYA as our DM. I don't think it's right to force an IOM owner to join an organization that is not going to support said skipper. Yes, maybe we'll go the NCA route, but I thought I'd run the US Sailing option past you all first. Many of us are already dual members of boat organizations, and some IOM skippers may be required to continue dual membership anyway due to the other AMYA classes they sail.
Everyones opinion, as well as facts from our WC are both welcome and anticipated.
Thanks.