We have a huge discussion going on here in Norway these days. The sailing association dont have enough money they say to do what they want to do. So there is a proposal that everybody who participates in regattas have to buy a "license" to compete.

For personal licenses you get a small insurance that cover damages to a certain extent. Has to be renewed yearly.
Big boats will be required to pay a license fee for each series or event they participate in.

Personal license is proposed to be NOK330 (US$57)
A series/event fee for boats where the any crew dont have personal license is proposed to be NOK150 (US$26)

The license is of course in addition to club membership and regular insurance.


Is this kind of solution common in other countries?