David Erwin
Class Co-President
Registered: 07/11/04
Posts: 625
Loc: New Orleans, LA, USA
Is this something we would be interested in?
US Sailing and Gowrie, Barden & Brett now offer a comprehensive insurance program designed specifically for owners of one-design sailboats. This cost-effective program covers one-design classes that are designed for inshore racing and have no auxiliary power. Currently, all 11 Olympic- and Paralympic-class boats and over 20 additional classes are covered in the program, with more classes to be added to the list upon request. Special features include:
coverage for overland transportation (trailering),
charter coverage (if the owner charters the boat included in the policy, as well as if the owner charters a different boat of the same class),
the insurance provider has the highest possible rating, A++, by A.M. Best.
Approved Classes: One-Design insurance has the following classes approved for the program: all Olympic classes as well as the following: 505, Lightning, Etchells, Sonar, Snipe, Shields, Thistle, M-20, A Scow, Blue Jay, Bullseye, C Scow, 420, Day Sailor, E Scow, Flying Scot, Harbor 20, Highlander, Ideal 18, JY 15, Rhodes 18 & 19, Vanguard 15. Classes will be added that meet the guidelines. Recently added classes: Sunfish and all of the following Hobie classes: Bravo, Wave, Getaway, Dragoon, Hobie 16, 17SE, FX one, 18 and Tiger. http://www.ussailing.org/membership/Insurance/index.htm#One-Design%20Insurance