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Corinth Canal Closed for Summer 2021
Posted on: 24/06/2021
The operators of the Corinth Canal in Greece have advised that the canal will remain closed to marine traffic until the...
Read moreGreek Customs acknowledges the rights of UK yachts to retain their EU VAT status
Posted on: 07/06/2021
Following the complaint to the European Union (EU) by the Cruising Association (CA) on the VAT Status of UK yachts in...
Read moreRed diesel update: delay for Northern Ireland
Posted on: 02/06/2021
HMRC has issued Excise Notice 554 which contains details about fuel used in private pleasure craft....
Read moreNational visas and Schengen interaction
Posted on: 26/05/2021
The EU has confirmed to the Cruising Association (CA) that days spent in an EU country where you have a visa/residence...
Read moreUK yachts don’t need TL for Greece
Posted on: 25/05/2021
The Greek tax authority, the AADE, has agreed: "UK-flagged vessels moored or sailing in EU waters before the...
Read moreSir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE takes up the cudgel on behalf of cruising sailors
Posted on: 14/05/2021
In a letter published in The Times newspaper today, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Patron of the Cruising Association (CA),...
Read moreFrench government announces a process to allow entry to cruisers at any French port
Posted on: 07/05/2021
Since leaving the EU, boats arriving in France from the UK or Channel Islands are required to sail to one of a small...
Read moreDuchess of Kent Trophy awarded to Pip Hare
Posted on: 26/04/2021
The Duchess of Kent Trophy was bequeathed to the Association by B.H. LePine Williams following the demise of the Motor...
Read moreA Message of Condolence from the Cruising Association
Posted on: 09/04/2021
The President, Council and members of the Cruising Association send their heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty The Queen...
Read moreCA Vacancy: Press & PR Manager
Posted on: 09/04/2021
The Cruising Association is seeking a hard-working and proven PR professional to commence working either in-house, or as...
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