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Cruising Association releases new research library on orca interactions

Since the launch of its orca project in June 2022, the Cruising Association has received around 150 reports from skippers who have experienced an orca interaction.

Discounts for CA Members at Southampton International Boat Show

The CA is delighted to return to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) from 15-24 September 2023.

CA on the Foredeck Stage at Southampton International Boat Show

The Cruising Association will once again be sharing its specialist knowledge with visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023. Visitors can catch up with the CA on our stand and be informed and inspired through our range of talks on the Foredeck Stage.

Jeremy - Thank you for a decade of service

On 31 August 2023, the Cruising Association bids a retirement farewell to stalwart staff member Jeremy Batch.

Club Cruiser Class wins to ‘Panda of Hamble’ and ‘C'est Si Bon’

Cowes Week 2023, 27 July-2 August, marked the third year the CA has partnered with the regatta to support the increasingly popular Club Cruiser Class.

Welcoming thirty-three entries, the Club Cruiser Class is ideal for family crews, accommodates all skill levels, and the one race per day format features courses to suit cruising boats.

Orca incidents now being seen in the Mediterranean

A number of orca incidents have now been recorded east of Gibraltar using the GT Orcas app, including one off Ceuta which caused extensive damage, and another south of Marbella, both of which have also been reported to the CA. This is new behaviour by the orcas this year, as previously they have only been involved in incidents in Atlantic waters.

CAptain’s Mate of the Month - Porto Montenegro, Tivat, Montenegro

This month we head to Porto Montenegro, a popular and well-known location in Tivat, Montenegro.

Providing excellent shelter, Porto Montenegro is a large marina located on the stunning Gulf of Kotor, which is close to Tivat airport and offers a year-round port of entry/exit.

Entering & Leaving France for Cruisers – An update from the Cruising Association

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.

Notice of Cruising Association AGM 2023

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.