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Red Diesel - the clearest explanation so far!

Posted on: 23/03/2012

The clearest explanation we've found so far of the current situation regarding red diesel can be found on YouTube. It's...

Cessation of Marinecall - background

Posted on: 27/02/2012

Following a recent news item, the Met Office MarineCall service ceased at the end of October 2011. Unfortunately, the firm that ran the...

Marinecall telephone and telefax discontinued

Posted on: 18/02/2012

Many members will have noticed that as well as discontinuing the SMS forecast service, there are now no Marinecall telephone or telefax services. It...

Reconstruction of the final manoeuvres leading to the Costa Concordia tragedy on 14 January 2012

Posted on: 23/01/2012

Many members will have seen the video containing commentary by a master mariner of the manoevre which led to the Costa Concordia tragedy on the 14th...

Champagne Celebration for the CA's 4,000th Member

Posted on: 21/01/2012

On the first day of the London Boat Show the Cruising Association's Patron, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, welcomed Eric Roberts as the 4,000th member of...

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston presents awards to CA members

Posted on: 18/01/2012

The Flag Officer lunch was held on the 7th of January 2012 and presentations were made to members of the CA who have made significant contributions...

Weather Reports from Coastal Stations

Posted on: 23/11/2011

I am not sure where to put this item but someone can pick it up and run with it. Weather Reports from Coastal Stations is...

Hostage: A year at gunpoint with Somali Gangsters.

Posted on: 20/10/2011

CA members Paul and Rachel Chandler held a capacity audience in silent awe at CA House on Wednesday 5 October when they spoke about their cruise in...

Piracy Information

Posted on: 30/07/2011

This information has been updated. Please find attached a brief note (Piracy Flyer V3) just published by the International Sailing Federation (...

New CA CruiseAbility forum is open for business!

Posted on: 18/06/2011

The CruiseAbility forum has now opened within the member’s section of the CA website. Its aim is to ensure that the objects of the Cruising...