As a member of US SAILING, racing sailors enjoy discounted entry fees at many regattas. We need the help of all event organizers in delivering this benefit. Here’s an overview of the DEF program:  

• DEF is a discount to US SAILING members, not an added fee for non-members.
• The minimum recommended discount is $5 or 10% of the entry fee, whichever is greater.
• The only exceptions to DEF are:
  • regattas with no entry fees
  • youth and junior events
  • charity events (e.g., Hospice, Leukemia Cup)
  • regattas that require US SAILING membership
  • events for sailors with disabilities
• Clubs that purchase US SAILING-endorsed insurance and Golden Anchor Clubs are required to use DEF.

Regatta Organizers: Thank you for your help in ensuring US SAILING members can take advantage of this benefit!

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DEF

Q.    Do we have to charge non-members more?

A.     No, DEF is a discount or rebate to US SAILING members.

 Q.    Is there a required dollar amount for the differential?

A.     The minimum recommended discount for US SAILING members is $5 or 10% of the entry fee, whichever is greater.

Q.    Are there any exceptions?

 A.     There are six cases in which DEF is not required:

1. Events with no entry fees
2. Youth Events (Youth/Junior, High School, Collegiate, etc.)
3. Charity Events where at least 90% of the proceeds will be donated to charity
4. Events for sailors with disabilities
5. Events which require US SAILING membership
6. Foreign competitors who belong to their own National Authority should be offered the same discount as US SAILING members.

 Q.    I’m the Race Committee Chair.  How do I implement DEF for my regattas?

 A.     Offer a lower entry fee to US SAILING members in your Notice of Race and any other form or correspondence that refers to entry fees for your events. On your entry form, include space for US SAILING ID # and expiration date:

    Skipper __________________________________________

    US SAILING ID #_____________ Expiration date _________

     When listing entry fees, list one for US SAILING members and one for others:

     Entry Fee:      US SAILING Members: $20.00
                          All others:  $25

NOTE: Foreign competitors that belong to their own National Authority pay US SAILING member rate for entry fees.

Q.    How do we know that the entrant is a current member?

A.

1. A current membership roster can be searched on the US SAILING website, www.ussailing.org/directory/member.asp.

2. Ask the skipper to show his/her US SAILING membership card at registration, or ask for a copy to be sent with their entry form.

 Q.    What if the entrant wants to join US SAILING at my regatta instead of paying the higher fee?

 A.     There are three options: 

1. US SAILING will send you application forms for your regatta so entrants can sign up at registration.  Just call 1-800-USSAIL-1 (800-877-2451) ext. 1 between 8:30 am and 5 pm (ET), Mon. - Fri., to request forms.
    

2. You can download a membership form from the US SAILING website: https://secure.ussailing.org/forms/memind.asp.

If you collect membership fees for entrants, simply return the fees along with the application forms to Membership Department, US SAILING, PO Box 1260/15 Maritime Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871. 

3. Entrants can call 1-800-USSAIL-1 ext. 1 between 8:30 am and 5 pm (ET), Mon.-Fri., to join with a credit card.  They can also join on the website anytime, www.ussailing.org/membership.

Q.    Whom can I contact to get answers to my questions on DEF?

A.  Contact US SAILING’s Member Services Department:

            US SAILING
            PO Box 1260
            Portsmouth, RI 02871
            Phone: 401-683-0800
            Fax: 401-683-0840
            Email: membership@ussailing.org