I could almost go along with that if he didn't drag in the negativity associated with the other groups. There was nothing in our promotional announcement about forcing anyone to do anything, demanding money, or anything else.
Mike
Mike
Your response is petty and ignorant, not once but several times! What the hell is your problem?
Why would anyone care about what HCA does?. …. When you are the entry class for new racers into the sport… What you do matters to the long term growth of the sport.
You write
“I could almost go along with that if he didn't drag in the negativity associated with the other groups. There was nothing in our promotional announcement about forcing anyone to do anything, demanding money, or anything else.
Mike”
Dude! look down…. the shoe fits…
Your Hobie Class association has decided to enforce MANDATORY MEMBERSHIP in the HCA for a weekend points regattas that are not run by the HCA. If a new sailor shows up on the beach to try a regatta… You are ordering your partner organization to collect your dues plus regatta fees or send him home. (This is a recent change)
The least you can do when you require membership to race at a standard regatta is make the policy clear before the event and explain the benefits the class membership offers and why they should matter to the individual sailor.
