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One of the many benefits of Cruising Association membership is access to exclusive discounts from hundreds of marine companies and service providers worldwide.

Whether you’re upgrading your boat tech, sourcing hardware, planning your next adventure, or simply browsing lifestyle products, the Boat Show is the perfect opportunity to enjoy face-to-face conversations with leading suppliers and benefit from exclusive savings.

The Cruising Association (CA), in partnership with Imray, is proud to announce the release of the 2026 edition of its renowned Cruising Almanac - the indispensable companion for sailors cruising Northwest European waters.

Whether you are a member or visiting the Boat Show for the first time, there are plenty of prizes to be won with the CA at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, 19-28 September 2025.

From safety beacons to the 2026 Cruising Almanac, magazine subscriptions to Cruising Guides and Musto kit, the prizes keep coming.

Congratulations to CA member Julie Davis, winner of August’s 'Refer a Friend' prize draw! Julie takes home a Ship Shape Bedding bundle worth £150, including a shaped duvet, duvet cover and two pillowcases.

The Cruising Association (CA) is launching an unmissable membership offer for visitors to Southampton International Boat Show - a generous 15-month membership for the price of 12.

This special new member promotion, available only at the CA Stand H522 at Southampton International Boat Show, aims to make joining the CA more rewarding than ever. The offer is valid for the entire duration of the show, from 19-28 September 2025.

The CA’s Regulatory & Technical Services (RATS) Group is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of cruising.

Across four days of the Southampton International Boat Show, our experts will be on Stand H522 (1100-1700 hrs) offering free, one-on-one advice on a wide range of regulatory and technical issues.

Our AGM will be held at CA House, on Wednesday 12 November 2025, at 6.30pm.

Get expert advice and win fantastic prizes with the CA at Southampton International Boat Show, 19-28 September 2025. Our Stand H522 is more than just a meeting point; it's a hub of knowledge, hosted by our members and staff who are as passionate about sharing their knowledge as they are about being on the water.

At the heart of the Cruising Association are our volunteers – whose dedication, passion and hard work keep the CA moving forward.

To recognise their often-unseen contributions, we launched a new Volunteer Spotlight feature, to celebrate the people who make the CA community so special. It is our way of saying thank you and showcasing how member volunteers shape the CA today and into the future.

CA member Clive Carrington-Wood plans to use the prize to "spend a little more on the boat."

Clive has won a pair of tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show, 19-28 September 2025, after his name was drawn as the winner of the Cruising Association's recent ‘Spot the Difference’ competition.