CA Council member Caroline Milmo has taken over as Chair of the CA’s Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) group.
The CA’s thanks go to Isobel Porter who chaired the HLRs group for many years and helped to create our network of representatives all around the world. Caroline’s role as organiser of the Crewing Service has been taken by CA member Malcolm Davidson.
"Having been involved with running the Crewing Service for the last seven years I’m stepping down," said Caroline. "I have so enjoyed meeting members, hearing their sailing adventures and especially seeing those relatively new to sailing getting out on the water and building up their knowledge. I will still be using the service myself. It has been great getting to know other members, sailing different boats and discovering new destinations.
"I couldn’t have achieved what I wanted to, taking the Crewing Service forward, without the support of the CA staff and other members, including Colin Penn and Jon Boon welcoming members at the winter meetings and Steve Greenham, Michael Barnett and Malcolm Davidson setting up the Zoom meetings.
"I'm really looking forward to getting involved with the HLR section. It will be very different. I know I shall enjoy meeting yet more volunteers and members over the coming years," she concluded.
About HLRs
The CA Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) provide a network of support around the world, with over 200 located in more than 60 countries. From Argentina to Ventspils, via Helsinki, Halifax (Nova Scotia) and Hamble, from Iceland to Durban and Karachi to Wellington (New Zealand), Trinidad & Tobago to South Africa, you will find a local representative of the Cruising Association.
The task of the HLRs is to assist CA members in whatever way they can. They help with things like sourcing emergency repairs, finding moorings, securing visas, translations, explaining local customs and bureaucracy, provisioning, land transport and excursions. And if they can't help, they will know someone who can. HLRs also keep the CA up-to-date with matters arising in their areas that may impact CA members.
CA members can find HLRs on www.theca.org.uk, by using the HLR filter button on CAptain’s Mate app or via CAptain’s Mate web, or by Cruising Section. You may also see an HLR flag, flying proudly from either their boat, office or home.
4 November 2022