In the early days, you had to be a member of US SAILING to get the discount at a Hobie Cat Regatta, or pay extra for the US SAILING insurance coverage. This was changed as the coverage shifted to a different program.

Now,as I mentioned, you get out what you put in. Just ask anyone who has taken part in, or supported the Junior Olympics, Multihull Youth Championship, Alter Cup, or the Fast and Fun programs.

During the the Multihull Council meeting, concern was expressed about where the future sailors would come from. It is a simple answer. If you are not supporting the Youth Sailing programs in your area, you are not part of the solution. Usually, these programs have US SAILING trained level one instructors,and use US SAILING Training programs. They may be part of a Communitity Sailing Program or a local Yacht Club. The regattas that have US SAILING sponsored events all require membership. Youth Membership and Family Membership,in addition to individual rates, are all available through the Multihull Council website.