What is the difference between a user account and Membership?
There is a difference between creating a user account on this website and joining the Association as a Member. You may already have a user account on the website (it is required in order to post to the Forums), but that does not mean you are necessarily a Member of the Association. There is no charge to register for a user account on the website; Memberships are available at various pricing levels.
For more information see About Membership. To join or renew as a Member please visit the Ship's Store.