RYA Membership benefit?

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I got an Email though this morning about the latest RYA members offer.


A £1799 Pinarello bicycle

[sarcastic excitement]
"The FP2 is a new, entry-level full-carbon frame designed for people who are new to cycling and want to start with a Pinarello, like a professional. "

As a member I can save £250 off the RRP of £2049 *WOW*
[/sarcastic excitement]

But a 2 second Google search reveals I can get the same bike for £1,689.99 and still have change if I were to buy the £79 freebies that came with the RYA offer

So how is this offer a benefit to me as a member of the Royal Yachting Association?

Don't get me wrong, I'm interested in cycling, I have a £1400 road bike already, but if I want offers for bikes I'll shop around or expect them from the Cycle Touring Club.

Is it too much to ask for yachting offers from a yachting association, and offers that aren't available cheaper somewhere else?:rolleyes:
 
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I know I know. I keep seeing a 'Special Readers Offer' In the Daily Telgraph for a tyre inflator for £24 plus P&P. I bought the indentical inflator in Asda for £8-99.

I do wonder sometimes.

Tim
 
I saw the title of the offer and thought it was for folding bikes!! :o

Didn't realise they were pedalling (geddit! ;)) full sized bikes ...

Apparently cycling is a good way to keep fit for the Autumn regattas ... well - a bit late now - and anyway - if you buy a cheapo rubbish bike it is much harder to cycle so you work harder and get fitter ....
 
I love the concept of a £1800 "entry-level" bike! It would appear marketeers regard RYA members as idiots.

Mind you, I have just looked up the prices for a new Optimist - £1500 for a mere "training" boat up to £3000 for winner. For a pram dinghy?
 
snooks said:
I got an Email though this morning about the latest RYA members offer.


A £1799 Pinarello bicycle

[sarcastic excitement]
"The FP2 is a new, entry-level full-carbon frame designed for people who are new to cycling and want to start with a Pinarello, like a professional. "

As a member I can save £250 off the RRP of £2049 *WOW*
[/sarcastic excitement]

But a 2 second Google search reveals I can get the same bike for £1,689.99 and still have change if I were to buy the £79 freebies that came with the RYA offer

So how is this offer a benefit to me as a member of the Royal Yachting Association?

Don't get me wrong, I'm interested in cycling, I have a £1400 road bike already, but if I want offers for bikes I'll shop around or expect them from the Cycle Touring Club.

Is it too much to ask for yachting offers from a yachting association, and offers that aren't available cheaper somewhere else?:rolleyes:
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Wanna buy a Volvo so soon :rolleyes:
 
Earlier this year I purchased a few books from the RYA to take advantage of the member's discount.

Found out later that they were cheaper at several suppliers. Not second hand, all new.
 
I was just as perplexed by that bike offer.
In fact there are so many "non-offers" like entry to some obscure London club premises - that I am considering my membership.
There's actually nothing for ME, being north of Watford Gap.
I undertand they are fighting for our rights over red diesel and the like, but where are the RESULTS?
I got fed up losing fights when I was a kid and don't want to hear about any more.
I'm not in the GBR team, nor do I live in London or the South coast, nor do I have more money than I know how to spend, I think I'll join one of the Scottish clubs instead - any suggestions?
 
been seriously considering cancelling my membership. Got my free ICC which has never been asked for. Since it would have cost £40( 1 years membership) and lasts for 5 years it not really a financial benefit. However, having a boating "union" is probably not a bad idea. Without some form of coordinated voice the bureaucrats would legislate us out of the water.
 
daveyw said:
been seriously considering cancelling my membership. Got my free ICC which has never been asked for. Since it would have cost £40( 1 years membership) and lasts for 5 years it not really a financial benefit. However, having a boating "union" is probably not a bad idea. Without some form of coordinated voice the bureaucrats would legislate us out of the water.
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[However, having a boating "union" is probably not a bad idea. Without some form of coordinated voice the bureaucrats would legislate us out of the water. ]
thats my take on membership ( since 1974)
 
The RYA has done some fantastic work over the years- ?SSR registration, all those competency courses, but seems to be losing it's way, or at least the focus. New pair of saltier hands needed at the wheel perhaps ( already, sigh).

Mind you I get annoyed at all the bling motor adverts
In the yachting press. So far I have managed to live without em.

OTOH perhaps the new, younger-gosh-management at the RYA genuinely see a need to push yottin into a wider more general 'outdoor activities' play?
 
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