Discover cruising with the CA at Southampton International Boat Show
19 - 28 September 2025 | Stand H522, New Wave Hall
Your Cruising adventure starts here!
Whether starting your UK cruising adventures, dreaming of European waters or preparing for blue water sailing, the CA is your ultimate cruising companion.
With 6,400+ members worldwide, the CA connects cruisers to share experiences and access unparalleled knowledge. Since 1908, we have been at the heart of cruising, offering a vibrant community wherever your sail and motor cruising takes you.
Show Highlights
Visit Stand H522 to discover:
- Information: try out our award-winning CAptain’s Mate app, buy the 2026 Cruising Almanac and explore cruising resources
- Advice: our experts will be on hand to share specialist advice
- Cruising Community: catch up with our members who will share knowledge on different cruising waters, including the Channel and Mediterranean
- Crewing Service: discover how we can help you connect with skippers and crew
- Prizes: enter our show prize, members’ prize and daily prize for new members
- Show Offers: enjoy discounted membership and tap into discounts on marine gear
- Socials: on-stand drinks and chat make the perfect start and finish to your day
Cruising Information
Pick up the 2026 edition of our renowned Cruising Almanac, which is trusted as the go-to reference for cruising in NW Europe. Save postage and buy at the show (£28 members / £38 non-members).
Try our award-winning CAptain’s Mate app, boasting 20,000+ worldwide cruising reports, and discover its vast and unrivalled potential.
If you are looking for inspiration on cruising locations, discover the CA’s range of cruising guides. You can also explore our Local and Cruising Sections, get details on our upcoming 2024/2025 events, discover our worldwide network, find out about our London clubhouse and much more.
Whilst you are visiting, grab a complimentary copy of Cruising magazine and take a look at our info flyers.
Expert Advice
Our team will be hosting on-stand drop-in sessions, where you can hear the latest updates from the CA’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS). Our experts will be happy to answer any technical questions you have. RATS will also host dedicated sessions (times to be confirmed) covering:
- Orca: learn expert risk-reduction and safety advice for sailing in orca-affected waters
- French Visas/Schengen: find out how non-EU visitors can extend their stay in France
- Sailing with Pets: get the latest on travelling with pets from Great Britain to the EU
- Static fishing gear hazards: discover how the CA is mitigating the risks
Connect with our Cruising Community
The CA’s 18 specialised Sections connect you with like-minded cruisers. Visit our stand to get tips, with sessions hosted by:
- Motorboat Section: get advice on cross-Channel adventures on 20 September
- Channel Section: connect with power cruisers on 25 September
- Mediterranean Section: tap into local Med knowledge on 27 September
Crewing Service
Find crew or sailing opportunities with our Crewing Service network on 22 September:
- Short trips: mid-week or weekend cruising
- Coastal passages: UK, Europe and further afield
- Ocean crossings Bluewater adventures
Win big with our prizes!
Simply by visiting the CA stand on any day of the show and entering, you could win two Wescom sMRT Alert man overboard beacons worth £540.
New Members who join at the show will not only enjoy discounted membership but also automatic entry to win a one-year magazine subscription. You can choose from Practical Boat Owner or Yachting Monthly or Motor Boat & Yachting.
CA members can also try their luck in our Summer Prize Draw for a Musto clothing bundle worth £2,000. Plus, be the first to enter our members’ Winter Prize Draw worth £3,000, which opens on 25 September 2025. Details will be announced on opening day.
Show Offers and Member Discounts
You can’t put a price on the CA’s cruising expertise, but we can offer you membership discounts when you join at the show. Plus, you will be automatically entered to the daily prize draw for a one-year magazine subscription.
CA members enjoy 100s of marine discounts worldwide. Join at the show to access these discounts, plus offers from marine partners exhibiting at the show. A list of exhibiting marine partners will be published ahead of the show.
Members’ Socials
Be sure to join us for the perfect start and finish to your show day! Fuel up and start your morning with coffee and chat (1000-1130 hrs) or unwind at Happy Hour (1630-1730 hrs) with wine, soft drinks and more cruising chat.
CA Charity
The CA proudly supports the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) and their vital work protecting lives along the UK coastline. Visit Stand H226 to enter daily prize draws, featuring CA-donated goodies, learn about coastal watchkeeping and contribute to their fundraising.
Show Tickets
You can buy tickets for the show at www.southamptonboatshow.com, as well as discover visitor information, exhibitor details and the daily event schedule.
CA members can book discounted tickets for just £19.99* using code CRUISASS. This discount is valid through until the end of the show. To use the discount code, go to the ticket booking link at www.southamptonboatshow.com and select the ticket option ‘Promotions’ and then choose ‘Any One Day – Exhibitor Guest’, where you will be prompted to enter the code CRUISASS.
Members could win two tickets to the show by entering the CA Spot the Difference Competition by Thursday 31 July 2025.
On Stand Cashless Payments
The CA is operating a cashless stand and accepts credit cards and debit cards (not American Express).