European Inland Waterways Section Seminar
- 7/2/2026
Details
We're planning a diverse programme for our annual seminar that will include topics of interest to those planning to cruise the European Inland Waterways for the first time, those who have cruised some of the waterways but are looking to discover new destinations and those with years of experience in cruising these waters.
In addition to being an information packed day, it offers the chance for members to meet, enjoy a convivial atmosphere and chat about all things inland waterways cruising! The bar will be open and a buffet lunch will be provided.
The event is open to non-members.
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026
Time: Registration from 10:00, seminar 10:30 - 17:30
Place: CA House
Booking: Please book via the Register button above.
Tickets: Tea, coffee & biscuits and a buffet lunch are included in the price.
CA members: £28 per person or £50 for couples
Non-members: £28 per person
Programme: Details of the programme will be published here when confirmed.Details of the programme are below. There will be time after each presentation for discussion and questions. Questions can also be submitted at lunchtime and will be answered in the final session of the afternoon.
10:00 - 10:30 Registration, tea, coffee & biscuits
10:30 – 10:50 Welcome and brief description of the CA and the website
10:50 – 11:20 Getting the best from EIWS cruising information: Print, Apps, Websites
11:20 – 12:00 RATS (Regulatory And Technical Services) Who they are, what they do
12.00 – 12.30 90 days and all that - rules and regulations for entering and exiting the EU and the UK
12:30 – 13:00 Emergencies on major waterways
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:05 Round table discussions 'Meet the experts'
RATS
Cruising on the continent: general information and cruising guides
Border formalities and visa opportunities
14:05 – 14:10 Change tables
14:10 – 14:30 Further discussions
14:30 – 15:00 CAptains’ Mate
15:00 – 15:15 Tea
15:15 – 15:45 Tough Love – keeping your boat looking good
15:45 – 16:15 Cruising the Somme
16:15 – 16:30 Mop-up questions opportunity and Closing remarks