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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...

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...

Posted on: 27/05/2025

Longstanding CA volunteer Ian Wilson, CBE, has stepped down as the chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (...

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)...

Posted on: 06/05/2025

This page provides a summary of information regarding checking in and out at Channel ports produced by the Cruising Association (CA)....

Posted on: 30/04/2025

Note: UK VAT paid boats that were in the EU on 31 December 2020 23:00 UTC and did not lose that status afterwards are considered as EU...

Posted on: 28/04/2025

Congratulations to CA member Clare Harrison, winner of April’s prize of a TeamO Coastal 170N BackTow Lifejacket worth £...

Posted on: 25/04/2025

RATS has seen a notification from the UK Government via social media that there have been changes to the foodstuffs,...

Posted on: 25/04/2025

Whether it’s a river entrance, a panoramic harbour view or a hidden gem from your anchorage, your photos on CAptain’s...

Posted on: 24/04/2025

Barbados is a popular first landfall for many sailors after crossing the Atlantic. For James Graham-White, arriving at Port St...