Bert, the issue isn't about the MPP link this time, it is about ability to pay in advance so he can register for a future regatta.

If I understand this correctly, let me summarize the problem as the software sees it...

Sally is a member today, but expires in April. Sally wants to register today for a regatta in May, but the system won't let her because it recognizes that her membership will be expired by then. However, it also won't let her pay next year's membership now, because she is a current member today. If Sally waits until April, she will be required to pay a late fee for the regatta.

EDIT: This is entirely a software problem. If made aware of it, I have every confidence that US Sailing would either fix it, or deal with it as best as possible (waiving late fees, etc.). They are not the "Evil Empire."

Mike