Join the United States Albacore Association!
The United States Albacore Association (USAA) was founded in 1965 to promote and support all types of Albacore sailing in the United States. Membership includes:
•A subscription to the class newsletter
Our newsletter, the Albacourier, is published four to five times per year, and includes articles on mastering sailing skills, boat maintenance and restoration, racing rules, strategy and tactics, class history, fleet activities, regatta announcements and results, and much more.
•Eligibility to participate in USAA sanctioned events
USAA organizes Regional, National, and International regattas for its members and the members of other national Albacore associations. We also help to promote the growth and development of local fleets.
•A vote in the Association’s meetings
The Albacore class is an "owner run", not "manufacturer run" organization. That means each member gets a say in how the class is managed. Any changes to boat design, class rules, or class administration are all subject to approval by the association’s members.
•USAA also provides many other services to its members:
Maintenance of the class web site; information on builders, sailmakers and parts suppliers; information on the whereabouts of other Albacore owners; boat and sail measurement certification; and much more!
Annual membership costs only $25. To join USAA on-line, simply email the USAA klmarsh@earthlink.net and include your name, address, phone number and boat number. A bill for your membership fee will be sent to you.
To join by mail, print out the form below, fill it in, and send it and a check (made out to "USAA") to the following address:
USAA Membership Secretary
1031 Graham Street
Bethlehem PA, 18015
UNITED STATES ALBACORE ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
Home Phone:_____________________Office Phone:_____________________
e-mail:___________________________________________________________
Local Fleet/Club:___________________________________________________
Boat Number:_____________________Manufacturer:______________________
Fees: Full membership (boat owner/s) $25
Associate Membership (non-owner/crew) $14
Please make checks payable to United States Albacore Association or USAA
Mail to: USAA
c/o Kay Marsh
1031 Graham Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015-2520