An Update from the Cruising Association – published Sunday 6 August 2023
It appears that the three extra ports of Binic, Paimpol and Pontrieux, although providing forms for entry and exit on their website do not have the approval for this derogation from the area Customs office. We can only recommend that with these ports you check with them directly first to get the latest information.
Our AGM will be held at CA House, on Wednesday 15 November 2023, at 6.30pm.
The nomination of any candidate who is willing to stand for Council membership should be submitted either by letter or by e-mail (office@theca.org.uk) to the Company Secretary at CA House before Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Any member, except an Honorary member or a Crewing Service member, is eligible to stand for election. A nomination must include:
Our AGM will be held at CA House, on Wednesday 15 November 2023, at 6.30pm.
The nomination of any candidate who is willing to stand for Council membership should be submitted either by letter or by e-mail (office@theca.org.uk) to the Company Secretary at CA House before Tuesday 3 October 2023.
With Cowes Week 2023 about to start, 29 July-4 August, the Cruising Association wishes teams competing in the Club Cruiser Class and Weekend Warrior Cup fair winds, fantastic racing and plenty of great memories.
We are searching for an energetic and confident team member who is self-sufficient and able to demonstrate forward thinking skills. Our chosen Events Administrator/Receptionist must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members, and other departments within the CA. This will require excellent writing skills, telephone manners and attention to detail.
The monthly CA Club Supper at CA House in the summer months has proved popular since launching this year on 10 May. Upcoming dates for your diary are 5 July, 9 August and 6 September, with the bar opening at 1800 hours and supper from around 1930 hours.
The Alkionidhes Islands, also called ‘Kalanisa’, is a group of four islands located in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Corinth. The islands are of immense natural beauty with only a few buildings.
The CAptain’s Mate overview describes the islands as offering a ‘beautiful anchorage’ and ‘a great place to escape the crowds in August’. CA member Elizabeth Thorp recently visited the south bay on the western side of the island known as Zoodhokos and in her CAptain’s Mate report noted:
On Thursday 21 September 2023, the Southampton International Boat Show will celebrate 'Women in Marine Day' by shining a light on many of the remarkable achievements and successes by women.
