RATS draws the attention of Members to this important MAIB report, attached below. and for them to consider the points in it if they have these or other throw bags.
RATS adds the concern of two of its Members about the need to check the integrity of ropes and halyards on craft and their degradation caused by exposure to the UV content of sunlight.
The Cruising Association responds to the demise of the London Boat Show
British Marine, the owners and organisers of the London Boat Show (LBS), yesterday (15 May) announced that the 2019 Show, due to run at ExCeL London from 9-13 January 2019, will now not take place.
The decision was made after independent research showed there was insufficient support from a large proportion of the marine industry to the London Boat Show with its current format, duration and location.
The Cruising Association joins in the celebrations in honour of its Patron Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first sailor to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation in 1969 aboard his 32ft yacht Suhaili, is Patron of the Cruising Association (CA), the UK’s leading organisation for cruising sailors with over 6,000 members around the world.
A legendary classic boat sailor, writer, journalist and interpreter of our sailing heritage in print and on screen, Tom is passionate about vessels like Cambria. Sail with him aboard the last British commercial sailing cargo ship - restored and owned by the Cambria Trust with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund - on the beautiful Blackwater and Colne estuaries, Hervey Benham’s "Last Stronghold of Sail." Be part of Cambria’s story and help Sea-Change with its charitable work.
The Cruising Association partners with Henri Lloyd to offer generous member discounts
The Cruising Association (CA), the UK's foremost member organisation for cruising sailors, is delighted to announce a relaunch of its partnership with leading marine clothing brand Henri Lloyd, to take immediate effect.
A major revamp of the South West Section is being launched today, Tuesday March 6th, with an enlarged coverage area, the introduction of the SWNet forum and the release of the first of a series of South West podcasts.
The South West section now includes the former Lyme Bay Section and now extends to Bristol. It now covers from Portland Bill to the Isles of Scilly and from the Isles of Scilly to Bristol.
The CA’s protest over an increase in Croatian Sojourn Tax of up to 492% for a 12-15m boat and 540% for a 15-20m boat has led to a review by the government, which will come into effect on January 1, 2019.
However, the campaign continues in the hope that 2017 rates will be accepted throughout the current year. The best advice to members is not to be too hasty in offering to pay the tax until the situation becomes clearer.
CA members already enjoy the benefit of great value overnight accommodation at CA House but from May through August (2018) inclusive, there will be a 20% discount offered.
Back by popular demand is a repeat of the 2017 competition to win a winter berth in Venice. The prize is a berth afloat at Marina Certosa Venezia so, with flights from the UK from as little as £25 each way, this prize offers the lucky winner the opportunity to stay aboard their own boat for winter breaks exploring the city of Venice.
The berth is for a boat of up to 12m in length and does not cover lift-out/re-launch, electricity or water during your stay.
The South West section now includes the former Lyme Bay Section and now extends to Bristol. It now covers from Portland Bill to the Isles of Scilly and from the Isles of Scilly to Bristol.
The CA’s protest over an increase in Croatian Sojourn Tax of up to 492% for a 12-15m boat and 540% for a 15-20m boat has led to a review by the government, which will come into effect on January 1, 2019.
The berth is for a boat of up to 12m in length and does not cover lift-out/re-launch, electricity or water during your stay.