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With Sir Robin Knox-Johnston having undertaken multiple voyages around the world, what is his greatest fear at sea?

In episode six of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, we find out a startling fact about his Golden Globe Race win and how it could have turned out to be a very different story!

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80 seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: Episode Five, How do we look after our oceans?

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston gives his thoughts on pollution at sea and discusses the damage to the ocean environment with Dee Caffari

Anyone who spends time at the coast will understand the level of pollution in the sea. Plastic is everywhere and has become a huge issue affecting the aesthetics of the coastal environment, wildlife’s habitats and contaminating the food chain.

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Prizes galore with the CA at the Southampton Boat Show 2019

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As well as a valuable array of prize draws, the CA will have a number of exciting announcements and events at this year's Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow a Boat.

Safety comes first in the Big Prize Draw

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Refer a Friend Prize Draw: August 2019

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Calling All CA Members! ‘Refer a Friend’ and win a £150 Jimmy Green Voucher.

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It’s showtime! Southampton Boat Show 2019 preview

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Plans are now well underway for a series of exciting CA announcements and events at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow a Boat taking place between 13-22 September.

The CA will be in its usual spot on our bright and spacious Stand J419 and we’re looking forward to welcoming you and your friends, so do spread the word.

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CA Northern Roadshows

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It was with great regret that we were forced to cancel both the Northern Roadshows, originally scheduled for 19 October in Birkenhead and 23 November in Nottingham, due to not having received enough advance bookings to make it cost effective.

Rest assured, we remain committed to finding the right format and venues to enable us to hold events around the UK.

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HMRC consultation on the future of red diesel

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The Cruising Association urges UK boaters to respond to HMRC consultation on the future of red diesel

IIn 2018 the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the UK should not allow private pleasure craft to continue to use red diesel. HMRC has just issued its consultation document which outlines the proposed change to white diesel for the propulsion of powered leisure craft, including inland boats. The document contains a number of questions for owners of diesel-powered craft.

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Add your blog or website to the CA site ring

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Calling CA Members! Do you have a boating blog or website? If so, why not add it to the CA site ring?

The site ring is a directory of sailing-related web and blog sites by CA members. These often contain years of useful information and first-hand experience, and are an invaluable resource for members undertaking similar adventures.