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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.

We are seeking a new Catering Manager for The Galley at CA House.

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:

The Cruising Association is delighted to announce that Simon Loe is the winner of the 2025 Big Summer Prize Draw, taking home an incredible £2,000 Musto performance wear bundle.

The Cruising Association is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 Big Winter Prize Draw, giving CA members the chance to win a choice of Yacht Legs, Boat Stands or Cradles worth up to £3,000. The prize has been generously sponsored by The Yacht Leg and Cradle Company.

For October's CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we head to the charming and historic Faversham Creek in Kent, a delightful drying-out creek that makes the effort to visit worthwhile. Faversham is Kent's oldest market town and the Town Quay is just a five minute walk from the moorings at Iron Wharf. Faversham old town center is a twenty-minute walk.