RATS

Get support and advice on regulatory & technical issues that affect your cruising.

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Unrivalled breadth and depth of cruising related knowledge

Don’t let changing regs ruin your day

Stay up to date with changes in regulations impacting your cruising, in the UK and in Europe.

  • Latest UK entry and exit rules
  • Long stay EU visa/permit availability
  • Latest EU/Schengen entry and exit rules
  • VAT rules and regulations in the EU and UK

Technical know-how

As boats become more technical, our members can get the information and support they need on a wide range of technical issues including:

  • Biodiesel and other forms of propulsion
  • Battery management and upgrades
  • Waste management
  • Waste management

Our service includes answering individual questions from members on both technical and regulatory issues.

Tread lightly

The marine environment is beautiful, yet fragile. We aim to help our members minimise their impact by understanding nature and cruising sustainably.

One example is the orca project in which the CA has collaborated with Spanish and Portuguese scientists to understand and advise members on the behaviour of orca in the Biscay area.

Other initiatives include our project on end of life boats and our involvement with marine conservation zones.

Become a CA member

Join the premier organisation for small boat cruisers, sail and motorboat.

  • Unrivalled small boat cruising information
  • Awarding-winning CAptain’s Mate app
  • World-wide cruising community
  • Member's Burgee
  • And more...
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