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Vacancy: System Administrator & Support Engineer

We are looking for a system administrator & support engineer to extend our in-house ICT team. This part time role will be conducted remotely. Scheduling of working hours will be by agreement and we are open to discussion of flexible working.

H2OWorld Podcast catches up with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and John Burbeck

The CA’s patron, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, visited the CA stand during the Southampton International Boat Show.

Sir Robin took the opportunity to catch up with John Burbeck, member of the Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) and chair of the CA orca project for his H2OWorld podcast.

CAptain’s Mate: Share your photos with our Community

Whether it’s a river entrance, a panoramic harbour view or a hidden gem from your anchorage, your photos on CAptain’s Mate bring reports and locations to life, making it the award-winning app we all rely on.

As you return from your sailing this season, or if you are still out exploring, please upload some of your favourite photos?

CAptain’s Mate of the Month – Saltstone Anchorage, Salcombe, UK

For October’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we take you to Saltstone anchorage, a serene spot near Salcombe on the southwest coast of the UK. While Salcombe is a well-known and beautiful destination, it can get busy, especially during peak season.

If you are looking for a quieter alternative, venture a little further upstream into the Kingsbridge Estuary, where you’ll find Saltstone at the entrance to Frogmore Creek. The anchorage offers good holding in sandy mud and is well sheltered.

First Class Sailing course won in September’s ‘Refer a Friend’ prize draw

Throughout the spring and summer sailing season, every CA member who refers a friend to join the Cruising Association is entered into a monthly prize draw.

2024 Photo Competition – Time to share your photos!

The annual Cruising Association’s annual Photo Competition is the perfect opportunity to showcase moments from your cruising adventures this season.

Whether you have captured breathtaking landscapes, nature around you or moments on the water, we want to see your journey through the lens. Entries to the 2024 Photo Competition can be made online between 1 October 2024 through until 31 December 2024.

2024 Log Competition opens for entries with author Julia Jones as judge

The CA’s annual Log Competition is a cherished tradition, dating back to 1910 with the first awarding of The Love Cup. Celebrating the best cruising logs of the past season, the competition offers CA members a chance to win prestigious trophies across multiple categories.

Entries for the 2024 Log Competition can be made between 1 October to 31 December 2024, with winners announced in early 2025.

Cruising Association enjoys success at 2024 Southampton International Boat Show

The CA Stand was a vibrant hub of fantastic cruising information and a welcoming social spot for both members and visitors throughout the ten-day show, 13-22 September 2024. The CA attracted a wave of new members, while offering valuable resources to the cruising community.

Winner of CA Big Summer Prize Draw to enjoy Fendertex fender pack

The Cruising Association is delighted to announce that CA member Adrian Lockwood is the lucky winner of our exclusive to members Big Summer Prize Draw.

Win an unforgettable Greek Sailing Holiday in the CA’s Big Winter Prize Draw

The Cruising Association (CA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Big Winter Prize Draw, in partnership with Sail Aegean.

Unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show on Thursday 19 September, this year’s CA Winter Draw offers a fantastic prize of a one-week Sail Aegean charter holiday in Greece, worth up to £3,400.