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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,...
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Metals in Boats - new book by Vyv Cox
Posted on: 01/11/2017
A recently published book, Metals in Boats, by CA member Vyv Cox provides a valuable addition to any boater’s technical library with its insights...
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Crewsaver launches the #LifejacketSafe challenge
Posted on: 19/10/2017
As part of its #LifejacketSafe campaign, Crewsaver has announced the launch of the #LifejacketSafe challenge, a quiz style challenge with thought-...
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New Croatian tax hits boat owners
Posted on: 05/10/2017
Cruising yachtsmen who keep their boats in Croatia are facing an enormous tax increase following new regulations brought out by the Croatian...
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Arzal Lock Closures October 2017
Posted on: 04/10/2017
The lock into the River Vilaine at Arzal in Southern Brittany will be closed for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the first two weeks in...
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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...
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Scottish Boat Show Seminar
Posted on: 29/08/2017
FREE seminar with lunch and wine at Scottish boat show October 15, 2017 Kip Marina, Inverclyde PA16 0AW The Cruising Association...
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Arzal Lock Closures August & September 2017
Posted on: 25/08/2017
Due to continued lack of water, closures of the lock into the River Vilaine at Arzal in Southern Brittany will continue through August and September...
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Coastguard MSI Broadcasts on VHF – Channel Changes
Posted on: 21/08/2017
With effect from 1000 on 6 September 2017 the MSI broadcasts, which include the weather forecast, will be on VHF channels 62, 63, and 64. Details...
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Win £3000-worth of rigging from Sta-Lok
Posted on: 21/08/2017
A complete set of standing rigging for a boat up to 12m is the latest competition for CA members which we will be launching at the Southampton...
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