Approved April 20, 2012
1. ORGANIZATION
The name of this organization is Sea Sprite Association. Articles of Incorporation for a domestic non-profit corporation were filed with the state of Rhode Island January 10, 2012, and the filing duly noted as accepted on that date. Per Rhode Island general laws governing non-profit organizations, an annual report shall be filed each calendar year and By-Laws reviewed annually.
2. PURPOSE
The Association shall promote interest and participation in the Sea Sprite class of sailing yachts. Activities shall include but are not limited to coordinating racing and cruising, social, cultural, and educational events.
3. GOVERNANCE
The Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of between 3 and 6 Sea Sprite Association members in good standing and a Coordinator. The Board and the Coordinator shall provide leadership to the organization and shall have jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the class.
There shall be an annual meeting at which Board of Directors and the Coordinator will be elected and Association business conducted. The election of the Board and the Coordinator and all votes shall be determined by majority vote of those members in good standing in attendance.
4. MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Association is available to Sea Sprite sailboat owners and others who have an interest in promoting sea sprites sailing yachts. Dues shall be assessed each year, amount to be determined by the Board of Directors. Payment is expected one month after the annual meeting. Dues must be paid in full for the current year for the member to remain in good standing.
5. RACING
The Association shall abide by the rules set forth and published by the NAYRU and the NBYA. Regional racing schedules and Notices of Race shall be determined by local members, and shall be published regularly by the Association. It shall be the responsibility of the skipper to provide a crew capable of maintaining control of the yacht under current conditions, and to equip the yacht with safety equipment meeting Coast Guard guidelines. Class yachts specifications will be published by the Association.
6. AMENDMENTS
Association By-Laws may be amended by a simple majority of members in good standing present at the annual or special meeting.
newish owner of a weekender SeaSprite 23. My son bought this 3 years ago and gifted her to me: hull 554. I am trying to ready her for the season. There seems to be some spacing between the hull and the keel, a seam seems to be very evident. I am uncertain what to look for and how to fix, if necessary, the problem. Any thoughts about this would be greatly appreciated. She’ll return to a mooring on Coasters Harbor Navy Marina next month (hopefully). My son and I sailed her two seasons ago and enjoyed her a great deal – nice day-sailer! Unfortunately, he moved away and now the responsibilities of readying her falls on my inexperienced shoulders!