Why Join the BCA?What the BCA does for you, and some reasons why you should join if you sail a Contender, even if you don't race ...
The BCA is the British section of the International Contender Association. Without a strong and active class association a class dinghy would have but a short lived life. The Contender has thrived as a class over the last 35+ years because an active class association has been working hard behind the scenes to help it prosper:
Representing it at national and international level
Protecting its rules
Running its racing
Promoting and advertising it.
The BCA and the ICA are entirely voluntarily run members organisations, and the only resources they have to look after the class and its interests comes from the annual membership subscriptions.
Membership of the class association does not only benefit the active racing members - BCA racing events are self financed from event entry fees, and all the revenues from membership subscriptions are used to administer and promote the class through its publications and events such as the Dinghy Sailing Exhibition.
Without the support of ALL Contender sailors, the BCA and the ICA will not be able to support, develop or promote the class in the manner it deserves. So, if you sail a Contender, please join the BCA to ensure your voice is heard, and the value of your boat protected.
To join just print off a copy of the membership form and send it with your subscription to the membership secretary. Download Membership Form (PDF Format) |
Why Join the BCA? 
