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The CA’s Annual General Meeting took place on the evening of Wednesday 9 November 2022 at CA House, London.

Members and voting delegates were welcomed by Derek Lumb, CA President and Bob Garrett, Chair of Council, together with other Council members.

Former CA President, Jules Dussek, has become the new Secretary for the CA’s European Inland Waterways Section (EIWS).

After many years of dedicated contribution as EIWS Secretaries, Betsan and Neil Caldwell have handed over the helm, with Jules taking up the post from 1 November. The CA is exceptionally grateful for Betsan and Neil’s significant and longstanding contribution to promote the EIWS and support members’ cruising.

CA Council member Caroline Milmo has taken over as Chair of the CA’s Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) group.

A warm welcome to CA member Malcolm Davidson who has taken over chairing the CA Crewing Service from long-term chair Caroline Milmo.

The CA extends a huge thank you to Caroline for the past seven years leading the Crewing Service, as she switches her time to take on the lead of the Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) group.

For November’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we head to Scotland with CA member Alan Kohler, who has cruised extensively around the Scottish coastline, including a stopover in the popular spot of Tayvallich this summer.

Tayvallich is a small village in the Knapdale area of Argyll and Bute, with the well sheltered bay at the head of Loch Sween offering pontoon, mooring buoy and anchorage options.

Sharing cruising expertise is at the heart of the Cruising Association and to recognise members’ contributions to location information the Polaris Award has been launched.

The all-new Polaris Award will be presented to members who make an exceptional contribution to location information for the Cruising Association’s renowned Cruising Almanac, CAptain’s Mate and range of Cruising Guides.

The CA is pleased to launch our 2023 Calendar, featuring a visually stunning range of photos from members’ cruising adventures.

The selection of vibrant images takes you through the months with twelve shots of members’ favourite spots and wildlife sightings providing a showcase of cruising life.

As we announced on 23 September 2022, the Cruising Association is very proud that CAptain’s Mate has been nominated for the ‘Equipment Innovation of the Year’ category at the annual British Yachting Awards.

The Cruising Association hosted a webinar for members and non-members on Monday 17 October on ‘Channel Crossing Paperwork Procedures’, which has also been published for public viewing.