A doubt regarding NAR

[Adityaram]

can you become a NAR member even if you are not in the United States?

 

[WillMarchant]

The form to join allows you to enter a country and there are postal rates for Sport Rocketry to Canada/Mexico and then another rate to “other countries.” So it appears that the answer is yes.

But I doubt the launch insurance works outside the USA.

 

[SecondRow]

NAR insurance coverage is only valid in the “in the United States, its territories and possessions, Puerto Rico, and Canada but not in any other countries.”

That’s from the NAR website. https://www.nar.org/safety-information/insurance-questions/

 

[hobie1dog]

Looks like your only benefit would be getting an expensive magazine.

 

[SecondRow]

OP, there’s really no point for you to become a NAR member. Unless you want access to the NAR technical report archives, you would be basically paying for 6 issues of a magazine. Tripoli Rocketry Association might be a better choice. TRA insurance is worldwide. But I don’t know what’s required to maintain coverage, because I’m not a member.

Someone more familiar with TRA membership, its benefits and insurance coverage would be better at providing insight. Maybe @Steve Shannon.

 

[Steve Shannon]

Joining Tripoli is just like joining NAR but less expensive and with worldwide insurance . Also information from HQ tends to be faster. Our magazine is digital only but very nicely done.
Www.Tripoli.org

 

[OverTheTop]

I belong to both Tripoli and NAR, to support the hobby.

 

[lakeroadster]

Joining Tripoli is just like joining NAR but less expensive and with worldwide insurance . Also information from HQ tends to be faster. Our magazine is digital only but very nicely done.
Www.Tripoli.org

Hmm? Looks like Tripoli membership is the same price as NAR @ $70/year, and Tripoli insurance coverage is $3,000,000, while NAR is $5,000,000.

Is that right?

 

[Steve Shannon]

Hmm? Looks like Tripoli membership is the same price as NAR @ $70/year, and Tripoli insurance coverage is $3,000,000, while NAR is $5,000,000.

Is that right?

The first year Tripoli is $70/year, but it goes down to $60 thereafter.
Tripoli insurance coverage is $3,000,000, but it’s coverage is worldwide.

 

[cerving]

If you're outside the US, Tripoli would be the best option if you're looking for insurance. The digital magazine doesn't cost anything more... and is very nicely done. FYI, I'm a member of both... anything that supports the hobby is a good thing.

 

[kenstarr]

I started out Tripoli for quite a while but after reading The History of High Power Rocketry I join NAR as well just to support the hobby I dearly love.
Ken