Environmental Guidance and Campaigns

The marine environment is beautiful, yet fragile. We help our members minimise their impact with straight forward, practical suggestions.

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Lobster Pot Campaign

Marked Gear = Safe Gear is the CA's campaign for visible safe static fishing gear.

Poorly marked lobster pots and creels remain a persistent and avoidable hazard. Often difficult to detect - particularly in busy coastal waters, low light, or adverse conditions - they can lead to fouled propellers, loss of propulsion, vessel damage, and in serious cases, danger to crews and vessels.

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Cruising sustainably

A long-standing objective of the CA has been 'To promote the preservation and protection of harbours, navigational facilities, estuaries, coasts and their environs'.

We encourage best practice and keep members informed of national and international legislation and initiatives.

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Get real, unfiltered information about a wide range of cruising destinations

We offer a wealth of real-world knowledge from over 6,400 members, providing insights into all aspects of cruising. Available online, at events, and in print. Whatever information you need for a successful cruising experience, we have you covered.

Regional overviews

Brief introductions to the most popular destinations and what you can expect..

Detailed publications

In-depth guides compiled by a CA Editor, available for download as PDFs.

Cruising reports & member logs

A searchable database with first-hand experiences and reports from fellow members.

Local contact

Someone who can point you to local resources.

Weather & comms resources

Detailed information on weather resources and communications.

Cruising guides

Guides on topics of general interest to enhance your cruising experience.

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Cruising areas

Some examples of our real, unfiltered information covering a wide range of cruising destinations.

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Taking your boat abroad

Smooth your passage with practical information to navigate the bureaucracy of leaving and entering the UK and Europe.

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