About the New Brunswick Sailing Association
Introduction
We are delighted that you have taken the time to visit our web site. Our
intentions are to be able to provide as much useful information for your
benefit. The web page is designed to provide an overview of the programs and
the benefits of our service. We would appreciate any comments or suggestions
you may have that we could add to this site which would better assist you.
Who We Are
The New Brunswick Sailing Association (NBSA) is the provincial governing
body for boating and the sport of sailing in the province and is the
Canadian Yachting Association’s representative in New Brunswick. NBSA is a
non-profit volunteer association with a mission to provide leadership,
coordination and training to meet the needs of all New Brunswick boaters.
NBSA promotes sailing and power-boating through collaboration with and by
supporting our partners, the member clubs, the member sailing schools and
other stakeholders. We encourage participation in the sport of sailing &
power boating through excellence in instruction and development of coaches
and officials. NBSA actively participates in the development and maintenance
of national policy and standards within the sport. NBSA is the provincial
voice, of sailors & power boaters, in dealing with regulatory authorities and
others in matters affecting the sport of sailing and enjoyment of
recreational boating; Every year Yacht Clubs, and Sailing Associations are
asked to pay membership dues on behalf of individual members to NBSA so that
they remain “in good standing” and eligible to receive numerous member
benefits. These membership dues are usually collected by Clubs as part of
annual dues.
How You Can Benefit
There are many ways to benefit from the CYA's Member Services. Your club or
school may be a member organization, or may wish to become one! You may be a
CYA-certified coach or instructor, or wish to find out how to pursue your
goals in sailing and boating instruction. Your company may wish to become a
corporate sponsor or member. To become a member of the CYA is to join
through your local member yacht club. Today the program is designed with
many in mind and we encourage you if your not already involved to have a
close look at the tremendous benefits these programs will deliver to you.
Member Benefits
- CYA / NBSA membership card obtained through your club office
- Reciprocal privileges with other clubs. Contact your club or NBSA for details.
- "Right to race" in events (provided other eligibility criteria are met)
- Able to participate in CYA and NBSA championships
- Maintenance of racing rule structure
- Right to appeal decisions of protests to CYA or NBSA (where applicable)
- Handicapping information
- Ability to participate in race officer training program
- Ability to participate in judge and umpire training programs
- Offshore sail numbers registry
- Participation in CYA Awards program
- Access to provincial and Canadian Sailing Team programs as per established criteria
- Invited to use BMO Affinity Mastercard. With each use you help to support the Canadian Sailing Team.
- Access to the CYA Financial Assistance program, such as donation receipt programs, or funding assistance for high performance athletes, and programs
- Access to CYA Certified Instruction
- Opportunities to Sit on National or Provincial Committees
- Special Rates on Sailing School Insurance
- Access to CYA Courses Including Learn-To-Cruise, Basic-Power-Boating, & Coastal Navigation
- Active Representation with: Canada Coast Guard, National & Provincial Government Agencies, Marine Organizations
- Providers of Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.
- Annual Regatta Schedule
- Discount on all CYA/NBSA Publications & Merchandise
- Discount on all CYA/NBSA Learn-to-Sail Materials
- Special Rates on Sailing School Insurance
- Development Camps Hosted by National Team Coaches & Athletes
- Instructor Liability Insurance