Our history

1908
CA formed with John Love our first President. Official launch of Henry Ford’s Model T Ford happened the same year.
1909
First CA Year Book Published and A.D. Hownam-Meek is first HLR (for Littlehampton!)

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1910
First CA Bulletin published.
1912
First added harbour plans to the Year book.
1913
Current burgee design adopted.

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1914
First World War. CA moves to Denison House, Victoria. AGM had 50 members present and the bank balance is £360!
1918
End of the WW1. Twelve CA members lost their lives serving their country.
1923
CA moved to larger premises in Albermarle Street, Mayfair and started a drive to develop a nautical library.
1930
CA moved to Chiltern Court.

Chiltern Court

1949
The CA Bulletin restarted after the war and reported “Petrol is available in France, and application should be made on arrival to the Captain of the Port.”
1953
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Membership fees 2 Guineas! 2 Pounds, 2 shillings.
1968 - 1969
First added harbour plans to the Year book.

CA Patron and sailing legend, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, was the first person to sail single handed and non-stop around the world, 14 June 1968 – 22 April 1969

1974
CA moves to Ivory House, London.
1994
1996
2000
CA holds Baltic Millennium Rally.
2019
HRH The Princess Royal becomes an Honorary member of the CA.
2022
Mike Golding becomes an Honorary member of the CA and CAptain's Mate awarded 'Equipment Innovation of the Year'.