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Croatian boat tax may be delayed

The CA’s protest over an increase in Croatian Sojourn Tax of up to 492% for a 12-15m boat and 540% for a 15-20m boat has led to a review by the government, which will come into effect on January 1, 2019.

However, the campaign continues in the hope that 2017 rates will be accepted throughout the current year. The best advice to members is not to be too hasty in offering to pay the tax until the situation becomes clearer.

Summer discount on CA cabin accommodation

CA members already enjoy the benefit of great value overnight accommodation at CA House but from May through August (2018) inclusive, there will be a 20% discount offered.

Venice Winter Berth Competition 2018

Back by popular demand is a repeat of the 2017 competition to win a winter berth in Venice. The prize is a berth afloat at Marina Certosa Venezia so, with flights from the UK from as little as £25 each way, this prize offers the lucky winner the opportunity to stay aboard their own boat for winter breaks exploring the city of Venice.

The berth is for a boat of up to 12m in length and does not cover lift-out/re-launch, electricity or water during your stay.

MAIB report Jan 2018: Use of safety harness tethers on sailing yachts

Attached below is the report by the MAIB, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch, on the use of safety harness tethers on sailing yachts, following their investigation of the tragic fatal accident on board the sailing yacht CV30 in the Indian Ocean on 18 November 2017.

A.S.A.P. Supplies opens new branch in Fareham, Hampshire

A.S.A.P. Supplies, one of our pro-active discount partners, recently announced its intention to expand from its HQ in Beccles, Suffolk and is therefore delighted to have already opened its first regional branch in the South, in Fareham, Hampshire.

Press & PR Manager appointment

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peta Stuart-Hunt as our new Press & PR Manager with immediate effect. Peta joins the CA team with an impressive track record having served for many years as Press Officer for Cowes Week and the last seven years as Press Officer for the Round the Island Race.

Raymarine simulator rig in CA library

A Raymarine simulator rig, containing their latest MFD (multifunction display), the Axiom Pro MFD, will be installed in the CA library by mid February.  The simulator will also include a P70s autopilot control head and an I70s multifunction instrument display.

As these instruments will run in simulator mode, you'll be able to try them out and see how they'd really work at sea.

CA Lobster Pot Campaign Video

Thanks to Guy Brown for providing photos (and Angle RNLI for the Lifeboat photo).

PR Vacancy

The Cruising Association is looking for a good writer with solid experience of journalism and/or press relations to advise on PR; to maintain our profile in the yachting media, responding quickly to press enquiries; and to contribute to our CA magazine, Cruising, our monthly newsletter and information and social media channels. Sailing experience is essential.