With Cowes Week 2023 about to start, 29 July-4 August, the Cruising Association wishes teams competing in the Club Cruiser Class and Weekend Warrior Cup fair winds, fantastic racing and plenty of great memories.
We are searching for an energetic and confident team member who is self-sufficient and able to demonstrate forward thinking skills. Our chosen Events Administrator/Receptionist must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members, and other departments within the CA. This will require excellent writing skills, telephone manners and attention to detail.
The monthly CA Club Supper at CA House in the summer months has proved popular since launching this year on 10 May. Upcoming dates for your diary are 5 July, 9 August and 6 September, with the bar opening at 1800 hours and supper from around 1930 hours.
The Alkionidhes Islands, also called ‘Kalanisa’, is a group of four islands located in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Corinth. The islands are of immense natural beauty with only a few buildings.
The CAptain’s Mate overview describes the islands as offering a ‘beautiful anchorage’ and ‘a great place to escape the crowds in August’. CA member Elizabeth Thorp recently visited the south bay on the western side of the island known as Zoodhokos and in her CAptain’s Mate report noted:
On Thursday 21 September 2023, the Southampton International Boat Show will celebrate 'Women in Marine Day' by shining a light on many of the remarkable achievements and successes by women.
The CA runs a ‘Refer a Friend’ programme throughout the year, which gives members the chance to invite their friends to join and enjoy a 25% discount on the first year of annual membership when paying by Direct Debit.
From April to September, we expand this popular promotion by holding a monthly draw for members to win a prize from one of our marine discount partners.
Arriving in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, by boat takes you right to the heart of the city with multiple mooring locations on offer.
For CAptain’s Mate of the Month in June, we head to Amsterdam Marina, which is relatively new and the first marina you will come across if entering Amsterdam via the Noordzeekanaal. Located on the north bank, 3km before Central Station, it is conveniently almost opposite the Staande Masten Route entry and exit into Amsterdam Harbour.
Throughout the year, the CA runs our ‘Refer a Friend’ programme, giving members the chance to welcome friends as members and enjoy 25% off the first year of annual membership when paying by Direct Debit.
From April to September, we expand the popular promotion and your name goes into a draw for a monthly prize from one of our marine discount partners.