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Since the launch of its orca project in June 2022, the Cruising Association has received around 150 reports from skippers who have experienced an orca interaction.

The CA is delighted to return to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) from 15-24 September 2023.

The Cruising Association will once again be sharing its specialist knowledge with visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023. Visitors can catch up with the CA on our stand and be informed and inspired through our range of talks on the Foredeck Stage.

On 31 August 2023, the Cruising Association bids a retirement farewell to stalwart staff member Jeremy Batch.

CA member Michael Henderson has won July’s Refer a Friend prize worth £140 from ASAP Supplies.

Cowes Week 2023, 27 July-2 August, marked the third year the CA has partnered with the regatta to support the increasingly popular Club Cruiser Class.

Welcoming thirty-three entries, the Club Cruiser Class is ideal for family crews, accommodates all skill levels, and the one race per day format features courses to suit cruising boats.

A number of orca incidents have now been recorded east of Gibraltar using the GT Orcas app, including one off Ceuta which caused extensive damage, and another south of Marbella, both of which have also been reported to the CA. This is new behaviour by the orcas this year, as previously they have only been involved in incidents in Atlantic waters.

This month we head to Porto Montenegro, a popular and well-known location in Tivat, Montenegro.

Providing excellent shelter, Porto Montenegro is a large marina located on the stunning Gulf of Kotor, which is close to Tivat airport and offers a year-round port of entry/exit.

Our AGM will be held at CA House, on Wednesday 15 November 2023, at 6.30pm.

The nomination of any candidate who is willing to stand for Council membership should be submitted either by letter or by e-mail (office@theca.org.uk) to the Company Secretary at CA House before Tuesday 3 October 2023.

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.