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Ian Wilson retires as Chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (CIDG)
Posted on: 27/05/2025
Longstanding CA volunteer Ian Wilson, CBE, has stepped down as the chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (...
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CAptain’s Mate of the Month - Bassin des Chalutiers, La Rochelle, France
Posted on: 23/05/2025
"We had wanted to stay in the Vieux Port but were too long (>40ft) and too deep (>1.5m), so the capitainerie staff (excellent English)...
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Cruising Association welcomes easier check in/out for cruising to France
Posted on: 06/05/2025
This page provides a summary of information regarding checking in and out at Channel ports produced by the Cruising Association (CA)....
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Reminder: how does Temporary Admission (TA) work and when is it relevant?
Posted on: 30/04/2025
Note: UK VAT paid boats that were in the EU on 31 December 2020 23:00 UTC and did not lose that status afterwards are considered as EU...
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Refer a Friend – Clare Harrison wins a TeamO lifejacket in April and a First Class Sailing course is up for grabs in May
Posted on: 28/04/2025
Congratulations to CA member Clare Harrison, winner of April’s prize of a TeamO Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket worth £...
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Bringing Food into GB
Posted on: 25/04/2025
RATS has seen a notification from the UK Government via social media that there have been changes to the foodstuffs,...
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CAptain’s Mate Photo Competition: Share your photos with our community
Posted on: 25/04/2025
Whether it’s a river entrance, a panoramic harbour view or a hidden gem from your anchorage, your photos on CAptain’s...
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CAptain’s Mate of the Month - Port St Charles, Barbados
Posted on: 24/04/2025
Barbados is a popular first landfall for many sailors after crossing the Atlantic. For James Graham-White, arriving at Port St...
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CA Supports Stringent Sustainability Auditing of HVO Fuel
Posted on: 16/04/2025
Recent press reports have highlighted that the UK Government is investigating potential fraudulent use of virgin palm oil...
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Cruising Association welcomes Imray and freytag & berndt partnership to secure the future of paper charts
Posted on: 10/04/2025
On 8 April 2025, Imray Laurie Norie...
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