For over a century, the CA Log Competition has celebrated the art of recording cruising adventures. Now, we are bringing this cherished tradition firmly into the present with a refreshed competition designed to welcome more stories, styles and sailors than ever before.
The new categories are designed to better engage, be more accessible and reflect the diverse ways CA members tell their cruising stories today. Whether you prefer words, photos, blogs, vlogs or social posts, there is now a category designed for you, making it easier than ever to share your adventures of life afloat.
What’s changing in 2025?
We have redefined the Hanson Cup, which will no longer be a direct entry. This prestigious prize will be awarded by the judge for the best overall log from the entries across all the other categories.
We are celebrating both epic trips and shorter getaways, with awards for cruises over 30 days and those of 30 days or less. Recognising the special moments sailing with family and friends across the ages, our new Generations at Sea category celebrates voyages where at least one crew member is under 16 years of age. The Dugon Cup has been rededicated to the joy of simple, low-key cruising in boats up to 34ft.
Exclusively for those members who have never entered the Log Competition before, we have created the New Horizons Trophy. This is your perfect opportunity to share your story and win.
Except for photo- and video-specific awards, all categories welcome any digital format. If you are submitting your entry via a blog or social media account, you will be asked to provide a sample of posts for the judge.
Log Categories
- Hanson Cup: Log of the Year: awarded at the judge’s discretion
- Lacey Trophy: Extended Cruise Log: the best log covering an extended cruise of >30 consecutive days.
- Love Cup: Short Cruise Log: for those weekend getaways or month-long adventures of <30 consecutive days
- Dugon Cup: Small Boat Cruise Log: honours the most compelling account of simple, low-key cruising on boats ≤34’ LOA.
- PBO Award: Photographic Log: a voyage shared through a sequence of technically excellent and artistic images, supported by minimal text.
- Hammett Trophy: Crewing Service Log: best log from a trip arranged through the CA Crewing Service, submitted by a skipper or crew.
- osCA: Video Log: for the best short film celebrating a cruising adventure.
- New Horizons Trophy: Debut Log: exclusively for first-time entrants. If you are a member who has never entered before, this is for you.
- Generations at Sea Trophy: Family Cruising Log: celebrates adventures that inspire young sailors. At least one child under 16 must be on board.
Members can read the full Log Category descriptions at www.theca.org.uk/library/logcomp
Why Enter?
The Log Competition is a wonderful way to reflect on your cruising experiences and share them with fellow members. The best entries are published in Cruising magazine. All previous submissions are available to explore online at www.theca.org.uk/cruising_info/logs and you can read about the 2024 winners here.
From 1 November 2025, you can upload your log at www.theca.org.uk/node/add/content-log.
Key Dates
Online entries open: 1 November 2025
Online entries close: 31 December 2025
og Competition Winner presentations, CA House: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Find out more: www.theca.org.uk/library/logcomp
1 October 2025