At the heart of the Cruising Association lies an incredible force - our volunteers. Their dedication, passion and hard work are the backbone of the CA.
Often their work and knowledge sharing contributions remain unseen behind the scenes. That is why we have launched our new Volunteer Spotlight - a regular feature to celebrate the very essence of what makes our community special.
The Cruising Association is pleased to welcome Steve Haines as the new Chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (CIDG). A seasoned sailor and CA member since 2019, Steve brings a wealth of experience, both on the water and in leadership.
A member of CIDG since 2023, Steve has stepped into the chair role after Ian Wilson retired in May.
After five years of dedicated service, Simon and Georgette have stepped down as Suffolk Section Secretaries. Their leadership, delivering engaging events, community spirit and seamless adaptation during lockdown, has left a lasting impact.
Congratulations to CA member Sally Andrews, winner of May’s ‘Refer a Friend’ prize – a First Class Sailing Diesel Engine Maintenance Course worth £135.
Longstanding CA volunteer Ian Wilson, CBE, has stepped down as the chair of the Cruising Information Development Group (CIDG), the CA committee responsible for CAptain’s Mate and all other cruising information.
Ian, who has chaired the group since January 2017, will now focus on relaunching the CA Lobster Pot campaign, advocating for the proper marking of static fishing gear. His successor is Steve Haines.
"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) offered us a berth in Bassin des Chalutiers."
From Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes, Joel Sanders is the former Las Vegas Comedian who swapped the hubbub of the City for a NICE CALM LIFE on the waterways.
If you could abandon it all to follow a dream, would you?
Now in its 12th year, ‘Angry Boater’ is a revelatory evening of comedy & stories about the joys, perils & madness that come along when you swap the comforts of suburbia for a nomadic life on the UK’s waterways.
This page provides a summary of information regarding checking in and out at Channel ports produced by the Cruising Association (CA). It collates information provided by French Officials, French marinas, CA Volunteers, CA Honorary Local Representatives and CA members.
