FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Marlieke de Lange Eaton
401-683-0800
US SAILING
Board of Directors
Withdraws Mandatory Membership Proposal
Portsmouth, R.I. (June 17, 2008) - US SAILING, national governing body
for the sport of sailing, has announced today that its Board of Directors
last night voted to withdraw a proposal that would require US SAILING
membership of racing sailors.
"We have heard from our members and we thank everyone for their input," said
US SAILING President Jim Capron. "Many sailors and sailing organizations
have told us that racing sailors should be members, but that their
membership should be voluntary. We also appreciate that many of these
sailing organizations have indicated their willingness to help grow our
membership. We look forward to working with all of you to strengthen both
our organization and our sport."
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