ISA Membership Benefits
Advantages of being a member for those in the boating and sailing community in Ireland
BENEFITS
The ISA is the National Governing Body for Sailing in Ireland, with a brief to promote the sport and protect the interests of all Irish Sailors.
Membership of the ISA is the very best way of supporting boating in Ireland. Firstly, it helps maintain our numbers and ensures we can continue to work for the benefit of the sport from a position of strength. Secondly, subscriptions go directly towards supporting our activities to promote and protect boating interests.
The ISA is now the official accreditation body for issuing the 'International Certificate of Competency'.
Also the ISA Training Programmes have received recognition by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, which will allow for International Certification of Irish sailors in 2004
Personal Membership Benefits
Direct Discounts from the ISA office :
IRL Sail Number - 42 Discount
Certificate of Identity - 42 Discount
Echo and IRC handicap fees - 42 Discount
International Cert of Competency - 42 Discount
Commercial Endorsement - 42 Discount
Free Advice on a range of topics
Information on foreign travel and safety.
Entitled to Race under the Racing Rules of Sailing.
Range of discounts from retailers nationwide:
For full list and details or retailers click here.
Club Membership Benefits
Clubs are affiliated to the ISA under the Joint Membership Scheme. This means that all members of Category 1 Clubs are also automatically personal members of the ISA, enjoying the benefits as such. In addition the club enjoys additional benefits and support from the ISA;
Full-time Club Development Officer to give advice and support to clubs relating to; development of facilities, recruiting new members, improving communications & administration, improving safety awareness, liaison with official bodies (Department of the Marine, Sports Council etc.), grants and funding.
Full-time Training Officer and administrator to assist and support the running of junior and adult sailing courses as well as powerboat training.
Appeals Board and Tribunal
Training seminars for Club Junior Organisers
Training Seminars for Club Childrens Officers
Training Seminars for Club Safety Officers
Training for Race Officers
Annual Convention for Race Officers
Annual Conference for Club Commodores & Administrators
Bi-Annual Instructors Conference for Dinghy, Powerboat and Windsurfing Instructors
Advice on Legal and Insurance matters
Clubs promoted on ISA website
Write up in the annual Where to Sail in Ireland Publication
Allocation of Space at the Dublin Boatshow for nominal rates
Advice/Clarification Racing Rules
High Performance Advice and Support
General Benefits/ISA Activities
ISA has Representation on National and International bodies incl:
International Sailing Federation
European Sailing Federation
European Boating Association
International Sailing Schools Association
Dept of the Marine
Marine Safety Working Group
Liaison with statutory and non statutory bodies on behalf of Irish Boaters;
Dept of Marine
Sports Council
Marine Institute
Irish Coast Guard
RNLI
Harbour masters
Inland Waterways Association
Promotion and administration of High Performance Sailing (incl the Junior Academy and Olympic Team)
Administration and distribution of Sports Council Funding
Promotion of, and communication with Classes
Development and promotion of training schemes
Promotion and support of accredited course providers (clubs & RTEs)
Instructor and Coach Training