The national sailing organisation is proposing to raise club affiliation fees and will be asking for approval at the annual general meeting in the Royal Cork Yacht Club at Crosshaven on Tuesday week (March 26th)
The proposed increase is 15%, to be paid in three annual instalments of 5% starting this year.
“As part of the review of our strategy and operations in 2023, which we are communicating through our regional conferences, we have reviewed all current pricing in light of the fact that they have remained untouched for many years whilst costs have risen,” Irish Sailing says. “We are aware of the need to balance our membership and services income with increased Sport Ireland funding. Many prices in our full range products and services have, as a result, risen and been communicated out to the membership.
“As our Member Subscription and Affiliation fees have not changed for over a decade, we wish to propose corrective action, for members’ approval. We believe that Club Affiliation fees should rise by 15% overall, somewhat behind general cost rises over the period of c.21%. However, in order to make this change easier for clubs, we propose a 5% Affiliation fee increase, followed by similar increases in the next two years,” Irish Sailing says in its meeting notice. “We also propose an increase of Member Subscription from €46 to €55 to be in line with costs and other offerings. These proposals will be discussed at the AGM and, as set out by our Constitution, put to a vote to our members.”
The Irish Sailing AGM at 4 p.m., will be followed by the organisation’s Southern Conference at 6 p.m.
The full notice is here
