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How could a no-deal Brexit affect cruising yachtsmen?

Posted on: 07/01/2019

A list of actions for immediate consideration has been compiled by the Cruising Association's Regulatory & Technical Services (RATS) Committee...

EU Tariffs on the import of US Yachts

Posted on: 17/12/2018

Buying a boat from the United States? Watch out for extra duty, say RATS Did you know that for the last few months, many US-made items –...

Red Diesel Use in the EU

Posted on: 22/11/2018

UPDATE: 22/11/2018 - Update on Government response to EU ruling: Boating sector meets with HMRC to discuss Red Diesel The press release agreed by...

After Brexit: Effects on healthcare and EHIC

Posted on: 07/11/2018

CA’s RATS (Regulations and Technical Services Group) is actively examining the myriad of issues that may affect CA members post-Brexit, one of...

VHF Radio Checks - who should you call

Posted on: 25/07/2018

The Cruising Association’s RATS (Regulations and Technical Services) Committee has been in discussion with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)...

News alert from Trinity House: Differential GPS user survey

Posted on: 09/07/2018

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland are conducting a survey to gauge current and future user requirements for their Differential...

Failure of throw bag rescue line

Posted on: 18/06/2018

RATS draws the attention of Members to this important MAIB report, attached below. and for them to consider the points in it if they have these or...

Red Diesel Use in the EU

Posted on: 26/04/2018

window.location.href = "/rats/red_diesel_use_in_EU" UPDATE: 26/04/2018 - Development of the use of red diesel with Belgian authorities...

Brexit discussion - CA Regulations & Technical Services Group

Posted on: 01/11/2017

The Cruising Association’s Regulations and Technical experts team has been looking into the possibilities regarding British yachts sailing abroad,...

Inshore Weather Forecasts and MSI details

Posted on: 04/09/2017

As previously publicised by RATS, the MSI VHF Channels are changing on the 6th September. A list of the new Channel numbers and forecast areas...