Membership
Membership
One of the best ways for GP14 sailors to maximise enjoyment of their GP14 is to join the Association and help support it’s work. Membership of the Association is inexpensive and provides many benefits to GP14 owners.
If you are not already a member, please join us today.
GIFT Membership – New for 2021! Why not buy your crew, partner friend etc. an annual membership of the Association as a gift! Visit the Shop to buy it!
The International GP14 Class Association coordinates support for GP14 sailing worldwide, including in the UK, where we are represented on the Association committee by a number of key volunteers, including Area Representatives.
The extensive work of the committee depends on the support of GP14 sailors and your membership of the International Class Association.
Also, the work of our volunteers and Area Representatives means we are able to offer many benefits. It is therefore crucial that all sailors around the world support their International Class Association by joining us.
While for some membership simply provides an opportunity to share an absorbing hobby with friends, for others it is the route to fulfilling their sporting ambitions.
Many of the World’s successful sailors learnt to sail in a GP14, including Ellen MacArthur and several winners of other national and international classes such as the Admirals Cup and the Olympics.
Membership presents an opportunity to make new and lasting friendships, both in your home country and throughout the World, whilst taking part in one of the greatest sporting activities on earth!
Benefits of Joining Us! Annual Membership fees Association Euro Bank account for Annual Subscriptions
Benefits of Joining Us!
- A Discounted Insurance Scheme – approved discounted insurance scheme from Craftinsure
- A Preferential Purchasing Scheme – exclusive to Full/Youth members of the GP14 Association
- GP14 Class Racing – at regional, national and world level – Helms and/or boat owners must be Full/Youth Members
- Social Events – outstanding socials during racing events, not to be missed!
- Cruising – support and events for those who want to use their GP14 to cruise rather than race. Helms must be Full / Youth Members
- Coaching – organised coaching at all levels – for bronze, silver or gold fleet sailors, young or young at heart (we are never too good or too old to improve) Helms must be Full / Youth Members
- Technical Information and Know-How – access to documents and members with years of GP14 experience – everything from sailing techniques to how to build a boat! Open to all Members Particularly if you are new to GP14 there is a lot of helpful information on our Members page “All About your GP14” and in our very active Forum. Open to all Members
- Mainsail – the Members’ Magazine – the Association’s very own colour magazine is packed full of articles, tips and advice – sent to all Members
- Website – provides access to a huge amount of information at the click of a button, including a large “Members” section. Open to all Members
- Class Rules – protecting the one-design status of the GP14 and controlling maximum prices. This helps to promote fair racing and maintain the value of GP14 boats.
- Grants and Funds – The GP14 Association supports Full and Youth members through Grants and Funds.
- Annual Calendar – introduced in 2020! Brighten up your year (especially the Winter) with our Calendar, giving all Championship event details and a great picture for every month. Sent to all Members
Annual Membership fees
Association Euro Bank account for Annual Subscriptions
For payment by Standing Order – These should be made payable on 1st January each year – The amount payable is Euro amount equivalent of 36 GBP. We have a very strong preference for payment by standing order, and recommend that you use this method. We will send a reminder about this in December.
For payment by on-line banking ( BACS) – These are due from 1st January each year – The amount payable is Euro amount equivalent of 38 GBP.