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Member Benefits
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We don't allow commercial advertisements on our website
Reasonable Dues
Dues are only $15 per year and are renewed on the anniversary date of your becoming a member.
Newsletter
Membership entitles you to receive our newsletter Notice to Mariners. The newsletter offers articles of interest to Mariner sailors as well as tips and information to help you to better restore, maintain, sail and enjoy your Mariner. You will have online access to over 43 years of Newsletters.
Expert Help
Our association has some of the most experienced Mariner sailors. Many have been sailing Mariners for years and a number have experience restoring Mariners that were destined for the scrap heap. Whether your interest is restoration, maintenance, cruising, racing or simply day sailing, we have someone who can provide answers to your vexing questions.
Post Classified Ads
As a member you can post advertisements for your Mariner or spare parts. Our web site allows you to simply sign-in, type in your ad and upload up to five pictures of your item. Anyone, including non-members, can view your ad and call or email you directly. There is no charge for this service.
Find Local Mariner Sailors
Our Members database search feature allows you to find other Mariner sailors in your area. The search function will list the members by name and provide you with contact information.
Maintain a One-Class Design
One of the features that helps to maintain the value of your Mariner is that many sailors are interseted in buying a Mariner to race. It's very important to any racing program that yesterdays Mariner remain competitive with the newest Mariner. The U.S. Mariner Class Association works with Stuart Mariner to insure the integrity of the class.
Provides a Central Source on Specifications for Sails
The specification for the Mariner sails are clearly defined by the Association. With adherence to this specification our members work with a number of sail makers to improve the performance and durability of Mariner sails. Since many of our racing sailors replace their sails annually this keeps a number of sailmakers interested in our class and provides a more economical sail for casual sailing members.
Maintains Class Rules and Specifications
The association maintains a strict set of rules and specifications for both regional and national sailing events.
Communicate with Other Mariner Sailors
Our web site provides an easy way to locate and communicate with other Mariner sailors.
Social Contact with Mariner Sailors
Both at regional and national events there is the opportunity to foster frendships with people who share the same passion for sailing and improving their Mariner.
Download Important Mariner Information
There are extensive articles which you can download free of charge. We are working to add even more.
Support a Racing Program
Even if you never race your Mariner you will benefit from the racing program participated in by many Mariner sailors. Some of the most innovative improvement in the Mariner class have come from the racing program. Additionally, Mariner sailors work closely with sailmakers to improve the peformance and durability of our sails. The steady volume of sails purchased by racers keep sail prices reasonable.