John,
How does a class or association go about becoming an affiliate member, since it doesn't cost anything? And can you do that even if you are not a member of any Managing National Authority (like US Sailing)?

I'm a slow learner. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

And I really think this kind of discussion should be on the Open Forum.