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Discounts

Get exclusive discounts from hundreds of marine companies, and save on berthing costs at numerous marinas.

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CA House

Access to our London HQ and its information centre, restaurant & bar, and overnight accommodation.

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Cruising Magazine

Quarterly magazine for members with news & features on all aspects of cruising under sail or power.

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Membership types

Full membership

from£172/year

For 1 adult (+ add 1 joint member for free)

  • Unrivalled small boat cruising information
  • Worldwide cruising community
  • Discounts from premier boating suppliers
  • Award-winning CAptain’s Mate app
  • Get “Cruising” — The Association’s own quarterly magazine
  • Access our information centre complete with bar, restaurant & accommodation
  • Plus much more...
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Young (18–25)

from£29/year

For younger members aged 18 to 25

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Crewing service

from£36/year

For those joining the crewing service

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FAQs

Yes. Throughout the year, non-members can access a 20%* membership discount through our Refer a Friend programme, when an existing member refers you as a new member. You can also access a 15%* discount, if you are a member of one of our partner Yacht Clubs, Owner Associations or other affiliated organisation. Find out more and join us here.
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on any special offers throughout the year.
* First year of membership, when paying by Direct Debit.

Once you have completed and paid for your membership online, you will receive a confirmation email within two days which will include your online access information and password. A membership pack, including your membership card and burgee will be sent by post and will usually arrive within 7-10 days.

Yes, CA membership covers up to two people living at the same address.

The CAptain’s Mate member app provides an unrivalled breadth of information and cruising reports covering 7,500+ locations in 100+ countries worldwide. Available as an app and on the web, CAptain’s Mate provides up-to-date, accurate and informative location data on anchorages, marinas, ports, harbours, boatyards, quays and local interest. Drawing on a database of 20,000+ member contributions, it offers first-hand insights, practical knowledge and photos.

The CA provides extensive cruising guidance and advice to help members plan and navigate international passages with confidence. But the support doesn't stop there - wherever you are in the world, you are rarely far from a CA Honorary Local Representative (HLR). HLRs are experienced local contacts who are ready to help members in whatever way they can, whether that is sourcing emergency repairs, finding moorings, navigating local bureaucracy, securing visas, arranging provisions, translations, land transport or excursions. And if they can't help directly, they will know someone who can. Members can access HLR contact details through the CA website and CAptain's Mate.

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