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The CA’s long established Refer a Friend membership programme continues to thrive and for 2024, the discount has been refined, the joining fee is gone, and we have expanded how we say thank you to members.

The CA’s priority remains on building a community that values quality advice and connections. Member referrals remain the most significant way we welcome new members.

The Cruising Association, in collaboration with its European Inland Waterways Section (EIWS), has published a comprehensive full-colour guide detailing moorings on the Canal de la Sambre à l'Oise and River Sambre.

The CA’s Annual General Meeting took place on the evening of Wednesday 15 November 2023 at CA House, London.

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

CA member Chris Blackburn shares his experience of visiting the Latvian capital city of Rīga, during August 2023.

Rīga, a Hanseatic city on the banks of the Daugava River and located 8 nm inland, should not be missed when sailing this area.

As sailing habits change, technology evolves and a range of information is increasingly available online or in apps, we’re interested to hear about whether, how and when you use printed Almanacs.

This edition of CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we find ourselves in the delightful southern Finland town of Tammasaari.

Though it requires a detour upriver off the main east/west passage channels, the journey is rewarded with a well-equipped marina and choice of berthing – buoys, quay or pontoon – along with a fascinating old town and a variety of local sights.

Throughout the spring/summer sailing season, any CA member who referred a friend to join the Cruising Association has been entered into a monthly prize draw.

In recent months, the CA has played a pivotal role in facilitating collaboration between Grupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (GTOA), Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas (ICNF), the Portuguese government department responsible for Nature Conservation and Forests, and GenusWave

Congratulations to Jeanne, who was amongst six legendary sailors inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame on Thursday 21 September 2023 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, home to the Hall of Fame.

The event, organised by the International Association of Cape Horners (IACH), was announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, President of the Association, and Yannick Moreau, The Mayor of Les Sables d'Olonne:

The annual CA Photo Competition is a fantastic platform to showcase members’ unforgettable moments from sail and motor cruising adventures during the past season.