Environmental Guidance

The marine environment is beautiful, yet fragile. We help our members minimise their impact with straight forward, practical suggestions.

Explore guidance Become a member

Orca interactions – what you need to know

Following the collaboration between the CA and GTOA much more is known about the movement and behaviour of the Orca that have been interacting with boats along the Atlantic coasts of Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar.

More on Orca attacks

Cruising sustainably

A long-standing objective of the CA has been 'To promote the preservation and protection of harbours, navigational facilities, estuaries, coasts and their environs'.

We encourage best practice and keep members informed of national and international legislation and initiatives.

Find out more

Get real, unfiltered information about a wide range of cruising destinations

We offer a wealth of real-world knowledge from over 6,400 members, providing insights into all aspects of cruising. Available online, at events, and in print. Whatever information you need for a successful cruising experience, we have you covered.

Regional overviews

Brief introductions to the most popular destinations and what you can expect..

Detailed publications

In-depth guides compiled by a CA Editor, available for download as PDFs.

Cruising reports & member logs

A searchable database with first-hand experiences and reports from fellow members.

Local contact

Someone who can point you to local resources.

Weather & comms resources

Detailed information on weather resources and communications.

Cruising guides

Guides on topics of general interest to enhance your cruising experience.

Sign up now Explore all benefits

Cruising areas

Some examples of our real, unfiltered information covering a wide range of cruising destinations.

Read about places to sail

Taking your boat abroad

Smooth your passage with practical information to navigate the bureaucracy of leaving and entering the UK and Europe.

More on going abroad