A warm welcome to CA member Malcolm Davidson who has taken over chairing the CA Crewing Service from long-term chair Caroline Milmo.
The CA extends a huge thank you to Caroline for the past seven years leading the Crewing Service, as she switches her time to take on the lead of the Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) group.
Malcolm has been involved with the Crewing Service for several years, so was a natural fit to take the chair.
"I am delighted to be taking over as chair of the Crewing Service from Caroline Milmo," commented Malcolm. "Caroline has done an exceptional job over the last seven years, for which she deserves all our thanks. I’ve sailed with the Crewing Service on a number of occasions and look forward to working with skippers and crew to ensure it has a bright future."
The Crewing Service kicked off its winter programme on 13 October 2022 with a packed CA House, a fish and chip supper from The Galley and amongst the trips on offer was the mouth-watering prospect of a three-year circumnavigation from one of the skippers.
Malcolm took the helm at the meeting, saying afterwards, "It was great to see so many crew and skippers when many people are only just beginning to think about their plans for 2023. It was Caroline Milmo’s last evening as chair of the Crewing Service and she was given a rousing send-off for her seven years of fabulous work as she handed over the chair."
The next in-house meeting was held at CA House on 3 November 2022 and the first Zoom meeting, which is aimed at members who live further away, is set for 17 November 2022.
About the Crewing Service
Whether you are looking for crew for your boat, or want to build crewing sea time, the Crewing Service is the perfect platform to find skippers and crew. Our online system lets skippers post details of planned trips and crewing opportunities, based on dates, itineraries and level of experience, allowing crew to make contact directly - whether you want to go local cruising, racing, coastal or offshore.
Full CA members are automatically members of the Crewing Service, or you can join the Crewing Service only for just £29.50* per year or £40* for two people.
Crewing Service Meeting Programme
The Crewing Service hosts monthly meetings from October through to April. In-person meetings are at CA House, London, with bar and food available from 1830 hours. The meetings start at 1900 hours and are informal with no booking required. You will need to register for the Zoom meetings, which also start at 1900 hours. Upcoming meeting dates are:
17 November – via Zoom
1 December – in-person at CA House
For the full Crewing Service meeting schedule, please view the CA Calendar.
*When paying by Direct Debit.
4 November 2022