News

We are delighted to share that CA member Barry Edmonds has won the ‘Refer a Friend’ prize in June and adds a Wescom EVDS (Electronic Visual Distress Signal) to his onboard safety kit.

The CA welcomes Catriona Essenhigh as the new Suffolk Section Secretary, succeeding Simon and Georgette Harrison.

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.

Since 2022, the CA has worked closely with the marine biologists at Grupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (GTOA) to track and record orca interactions. Recently, with more reports being shared on social media, GTOA has helped by monitoring these channels alongside the official CA portal to help maintain data that is as up to date as possible.

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."

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.