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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...
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Greek 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...
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Red 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....
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National 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...
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UK 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...
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Sir 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),...
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French 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...
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Duchess 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...
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A 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...
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CA 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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