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Decarbonising Smaller Vessels: Department for Transport Call for Evidence
Posted on: 30/06/2025
The Department for Transport (DfT) has a stated goal for "…UK domestic maritime to aim for zero fuel lifecycle greenhouse...
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June’s Refer a Friend prize of a Wescom EVDS goes to Barry Edmonds
Posted on: 27/06/2025
We are delighted to share that CA member Barry Edmonds has won the ‘Refer a Friend’ prize in June and adds a Wescom EVDS...
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Catriona Essenhigh charts a new course as Suffolk Section Secretary
Posted on: 25/06/2025
The CA welcomes Catriona Essenhigh as the new Suffolk Section Secretary, succeeding Simon and Georgette Harrison...
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Introducing Bob Slay – the CA’s Volunteering Champion
Posted on: 24/06/2025
At the heart of the Cruising Association lies an incredible force - our volunteers. Their dedication, passion and hard...
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Introducing Steve Haines – new Chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (CIDG)
Posted on: 20/06/2025
The Cruising Association is pleased to welcome Steve Haines as the new Chair of the Cruising Information Development...
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A fond farewell to Suffolk Section Secretaries Simon and Georgette Harrison
Posted on: 16/06/2025
After five years of dedicated service, Simon and Georgette have stepped down as Suffolk Section Secretaries. Their...
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Sally Andrews wins a Diesel Engine Maintenance Course for referring a friend – June’s prize of a Wescom Electronic Visual Distress Signal could be yours!
Posted on: 31/05/2025
Congratulations to CA member Sally Andrews, winner of May’s ‘Refer a Friend’ prize – a First Class Sailing Diesel Engine...
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Orca Project Update: Interaction Reports
Posted on: 30/05/2025
Since 2022, the CA has worked closely with the marine biologists at Grupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (GTOA) to track and...
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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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