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We kick off our CAptain’s Mate of the Month for 2024 in the Caribbean gem of Grenada and head to Prickly Bay.

The CA wishes all our members and partners around the world Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays.

Please be advised that CA House will be closed over the holiday period, from 1200 hrs GMT on Tuesday 19 December 2023 through to and including Monday 1 January 2024. Regular opening hours will resume at 0930 hrs on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

As we gear up for the release of the 2024 CA Yearbook, we want to ensure that it accurately reflects members’ current contact and information details.

The CA is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Mandie Hart, the newest edition to our CA staff team.

Mandie steps into the role of Events Administrator, where she plays a crucial part in overseeing all CA events. Mandie is also the liaison between Ania, our catering manager, and the CA Sections and event organisers.

As colder weather sets in to the northern Hemisphere, we are steering south to the inviting warmth of Antigua, showcasing Deep Bay as December’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month.

A hugely popular destination, Antigua offers plenty of mooring options around the island. Deep Bay on the north-western side of the island is an inviting and stunning anchorage. An excellent bay for overnight stops, the sand offers good holding and the gently shelving beach is wonderful for swimming.

The Cruising Association (CA) and Practical Boat Owner (PBO) are delighted to release an inspirational video interview with renowned sailor and world record-breaker Jeanne Socrates.

The CA and PBO joined forces to host the interview, which offers an exploration of Jeanne’s world-record achievements, challenges faced during solo circumnavigations, and the connection she has with the ocean, nature and people she meets on her voyages.

The CA’s long established Refer a Friend membership programme continues to thrive and for 2024, the discount has been refined, the joining fee is gone, and we have expanded how we say thank you to members.

The CA’s priority remains on building a community that values quality advice and connections. Member referrals remain the most significant way we welcome new members.

The CA’s Annual General Meeting took place on the evening of Wednesday 15 November 2023 at CA House, London.

Members were welcomed by Derek Lumb, CA President and Bob Garrett, Chair of Council, together with other Council members.

CA member Chris Blackburn shares his experience of visiting the Latvian capital city of Rīga, during August 2023.

Rīga, a Hanseatic city on the banks of the Daugava River and located 8 nm inland, should not be missed when sailing this area.

As sailing habits change, technology evolves and a range of information is increasingly available online or in apps, we’re interested to hear about whether, how and when you use printed Almanacs.