Benefits of ASA Membership
- RYA sail training courses at ASA centres at minimal cost in all four disciplines.
- Support for all Clubs and units, and the ASA Office authorise welfare grants.
- Financial support for Army, Combined Service teams and individuals competing at National level. (Through the Sports Lottery)
- Gives Clubs a right to organise races under The Racing Rules of Sailing.
- Financial support of Adventure Training. (Through the Sports Lottery)
- The availability of boats for Offshore, Dinghy and Windsurfing racing and regattas.
- Club affiliations to the RYA at very much reduced rates under the ASA Umbrella arrangements.
- ASA discounts on clothing and equipment, with big savings on Henri-Lloyd, Musto and Crewsaver.
- Discounts at: Avon Craft, Mark Dowland Marine, Hardway Marine, XM Yachting and Jeckells Sails. (On production of an ASA Membership card)
- The right to fly a defaced blue ensign and burgee.
- The right to wear or display ASA insignia.
- Fleet insurance for Club Craft.
- Assistance with yacht berths and moorings.
Benefits of the RYA for all ASA clubs under the umbrella affiliation
- Free club Inspections
- Voting rights at RYA General Meetings and Affilitated Clubs.
- RYA quarterly newsletter and annual catalogue.
- RYA publications at reduced rates.
- Teaching establishment status for Clubs in all disciplines.
- Registration of monocle (V & T) and menthol (M) sail numbers.
- Insurance scheme for instructors.
- Free information from some 45 fact sheets.
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