Yachting Monthly asked the CA to assist with a difficult question from a reader.
The question asks about the right a marina has to force its berth holders to use its recommended broker when selling a boat. The CA has investigated the situation and found out that the berth holder has a right to fight the contract.
The CA has recently issues two press releases about Seaplane services which may be starting soon. Boat owners have expressed concern about the impact of these services. They are not a common site in the UK. See below for both press releases.
Seaplanes in Essex
A Scottish seaplane operator is planning to run daily trips between London and the Blackwater in Essex.
The Association is sad to announce that Tony Brett-Jones, a Past President of the CA and, for many years, the Editor of the CA Handbook and Almanac died in February after a short illness.
A full appreciation of Tony's contribution to the work of the Association will appear in the June edition of Cruising.
Details of the Funeral Arrangements, to be held on the 7th of March, are attached below.
New format for First Class Sailing Day Skipper course
The CA’s training partner, First Class Sailing, has changed the format of its Day Skipper theory course. Starting on February 17, the course is part home-study mixed with five evening sessions at CA House in London. Evening sessions run between 6:30pm and 9:30pm, with one every other week. Students can expect 30-40 hours of home study.
First Class Sailing offers reduced prices to CA members for courses held in CA House - up to 20%.
We would like to thank all members who voted in the 2015 AGM elections. By voting we ensure that the CA is being pointed in the right direction, giving positive change for all the members. The results of the elections are as follows:
President
Judith Grimwade has taken over from Desmond Scott as President of the CA.
Starting on November we have an Ocean Yachtmaster Theory course running at CA House. The course will run over 8 Tuesday evenings in November, December and January and will finish on January 23/24.
“The technology used afloat is constantly changing, as are the demands of our members. The CA is looking to recruit a Chief Technical Officer to create and manage the next generation of CA IT Systems. This is a flexible role, nominally 2 days a week, and can be worked from home (or even your boat!) although it will be necessary to attend occasional meetings at CA House. The successful candidate will have a background in managing software projects in an organisation of the CA’s size, working with a mix of in-house staff and outside suppliers.
The Association is sad to announce that Tony Brett-Jones, a Past President of the CA and, for many years, the Editor of the CA Handbook and Almanac died in February after a short illness.