Owners Associations
- Thread starter BlueSkyNick
- Start date
Blueboatman
Well-Known Member
I would heartily say that if contemplating a new used boat, the owners assoc is the No 1 place to start reading and understanding what you are getting in to before looking at boats.
They do seem to rely heavily on the efforts of one tireless editor/publisher though to make them buzz and to tirelessly prod members to keep contributing their effort and experiences..
When I had a Corribee, under the indefatigable Jean Cook's efforts ( she also organised the Island Sailing Clubs newsletter, IIRC, it was a really positive experience to be a member.
Great to see the COA back in business, SRP .
The same with the current R36, although interestingly two developments have emerged. One, a renewed interest by the factory to become involved which has sorted an annual dinner at the Southampton boatshow-clever as attendance should be high, and new boats are on hand to generate more interest and discussion etc.
Secondly, the ROA has gone electronic, so each member has their own webpage with links to regional/other members and archives etc. Should reduce the load on one editor and stimulate more spontaneous input by members..maybe.
They do seem to rely heavily on the efforts of one tireless editor/publisher though to make them buzz and to tirelessly prod members to keep contributing their effort and experiences..
When I had a Corribee, under the indefatigable Jean Cook's efforts ( she also organised the Island Sailing Clubs newsletter, IIRC, it was a really positive experience to be a member.
Great to see the COA back in business, SRP .
The same with the current R36, although interestingly two developments have emerged. One, a renewed interest by the factory to become involved which has sorted an annual dinner at the Southampton boatshow-clever as attendance should be high, and new boats are on hand to generate more interest and discussion etc.
Secondly, the ROA has gone electronic, so each member has their own webpage with links to regional/other members and archives etc. Should reduce the load on one editor and stimulate more spontaneous input by members..maybe.
Cobra
Well-Known Member
Currently a member of 2 Associations. Having sold our Cobra 850 a couple of months back, still members of the Cobra/Seawolf owners Association and now also a member of the Hurley Owners Association.
Observations?
The Cobra/Seawolf web site benefits from an in built forum, but suffers from a surprising lack of activity.
The Hurley Owners Association is obviously very active with lots of meetings through the season, BUT suffers from a Yahoo Groups extension which is IMHO absolutely DIRE!
At the end of the day an owners association will be as beneficial to the owners as they wish it to be! Pro-active owners will always make a lively association!
Observations?
The Cobra/Seawolf web site benefits from an in built forum, but suffers from a surprising lack of activity.
The Hurley Owners Association is obviously very active with lots of meetings through the season, BUT suffers from a Yahoo Groups extension which is IMHO absolutely DIRE!
At the end of the day an owners association will be as beneficial to the owners as they wish it to be! Pro-active owners will always make a lively association!
Badger
Well-Known Member
Twister Class Assoc is very good. £14 per annum.
Twice yearly magazine,Members’ Forum, Boats and equipment for sale and wanted,Rallies and Races (For the serious and for fun),Winter get-together.Lots of technical information and mutual assistance available. http://www.twister.org.uk/index.html
Twice yearly magazine,Members’ Forum, Boats and equipment for sale and wanted,Rallies and Races (For the serious and for fun),Winter get-together.Lots of technical information and mutual assistance available. http://www.twister.org.uk/index.html
Rob_A39
New Member
The Atalanta Owners Association. I don't think that you could ask for more, technical advice and support, sailing and social events, an annual bulletin, excellent web site complete with forum all for £20 a year. www.atalantaowners.org.uk
chewi
Well-Known Member
Hello John...ex Endymion....
Anticipating value for money is key.
I was the co-founder of the Cobra/seawolf website which was free. It had a very active forum for a while but then it went quiet and another member was given control but he charges for it , and it is quieter still now.
Lakesailor
Well-Known Member
I can't see why people charge for membership of a website of that nature. You can run one for nothing. If you want to make some money get some ads on the site. If it's because you begrudge the time, don't do it.
maxi77
Well-Known Member
On my third boat and thus my third class association, other than dinghy ones from my rcing days. They have all been worthwhile and worth the little money they cost.