This page provides a summary of information regarding checking in and out at Channel ports produced by the Cruising Association (CA). It collates information provided by French Officials, French marinas, CA Volunteers, CA Honorary Local Representatives and CA members.
On 18 September, CA House hosted a key meeting entitled 'The Future of Pilot Books, Cruising Guides and Almanacs' attended by representatives from FB Imray, the RCC Pilotage Foundation, the Clyde Cruising Club, the Cruising Association and several Imray authors.
The CA's shop has moved. Use the button below to visit our brand new online shop, where you will find all the same products including those previously available only from third-party platforms.
The Cruising Association (CA) is launching its newest local UK Section, the Midlands Section, based at the renowned Rutland Sailing Club (RSC).
This strategic expansion aims to serve the CA’s growing membership who live in the heart of England, providing a dedicated hub for cruising enthusiasts, training opportunities and social events.
The Cruising Association’s annual Photo Competition is back and open for entries. We would love to see this season’s cruising through your lens.
Did you capture the golden glow of a sunset, a dramatic squall or a moment of joy aboard with friends and family? Whatever story your photos tell, this is your chance to share it with other members.
For over a century, the CA Log Competition has celebrated the art of recording cruising adventures. Now, we are bringing this cherished tradition firmly into the present with a refreshed competition designed to welcome more stories, styles and sailors than ever before.
The Cruising Association is celebrating a hugely successful presence at the Southampton International Boat Show, 19-28 September 2025, where our Stand H522 in New Wave Hall was a hub for hundreds of cruising enthusiasts.
This year’s show built on the CA stand’s proven popularity, with visitors stopping by to meet our experienced team, explore our unrivalled cruising resources and discover how membership can enhance their adventures.
Poorly marked lobster pots and static fishing gear remain an unpredictable hazard faced by coastal sailors. If a small craft is disabled by a fouled propeller and rudder, it poses a serious risk to navigation, safety and potentially the lives of those on board.
Other water users also run the risk of entanglement and for fishermen, these incidents could result in significant losses when gear is damaged through entanglement.
Big congratulations to CA member Helen Astill, winner of September’s ‘Refer a Friend’ prize draw! Helen has cruised away with an ICOM IC-M25EURO Buoyant Marine VHF Radio worth £165.
By referring friends, CA members don’t just share the benefits of membership - they get rewarded too. Each successful referral earns:
