For information, below are the OGA insurance documents.
We are insured for claims of up to £5million, including claims from third parties, Member to Member and a Member to an Officer, even if we are found to be negligent. We also have Legal Expenses Insurance for up to £250 000. Our insurer has confirmed we are covered for claims of bodily injury, loss of or damage to property and damage to vessels, even if resulting from our negligence.
Regarding a question to our insurer about non-members at events being covered by our insurance the reply was: - "If you are arranging an event and the members friends or family will be attend to spectate, we would not expect you to sign in all spectators. On the RYA scheme we recognise that this type of activity will generate additional footfall and should an incident occur involving a spectator, provided negligence could be proven and full version of events can be provided by both parties, a claim could be made."
Regarding a question to our insurer regarding what happens if we change from an Unincorporated Association to a Limited Liability body the reply was: - "Regardless of the "type" of organisation, cover will be provided under the name of Old Gaffers Association. This process will therefore not have any bearing on the insurance. For good order, the insured title may need to be updated to include "incorporating/ limited"........."