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Worldwide participation in CA webinar on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’

In a strong display of international interest, the CA webinar on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’ attracted a live audience of over 450 participants from 37 nations, spanning all continents.

Cruising Association launches updated 'orca information and reporting' portal

The Cruising Association (CA) has launched an updated online portal and web pages for orca information and reporting, the result of a year-long effort to gather and analyse data on orca interactions.

Cruising Association hosts free webinar on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’

The Cruising Association (CA) is hosting a free webinar for members and non-members on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’ at 1900 hours BST (1800 hours UTC) on Thursday 18 May 2023.

Refer A Friend – April’s Prize Winner and May’s Prize Draw

Throughout the year, the CA runs our ‘Refer a Friend’ programme, giving members the chance to welcome friends as members and enjoy 25% off the first year of annual membership when paying by Direct Debit.

From April to September, we expand the popular promotion and your name goes into a draw for a monthly prize from one of our marine discount partners.

CAptain’s Mate – be part of it

As a CA member your support ensures CAptain’s Mate remains up to date and we can continue to expand the 7,500+ worldwide locations and information for the benefit of all.

CAptain’s Mate of the Month – Tangier, Morocco

Tanja Marina in Tangier on the Atlantic coast of Morocco is our destination for CAptain’s Mate of the Month in May.

Club Cruiser division at Cowes Week 2023

The CA is delighted to continue its partnership with Cowes Week, 29 July-4 August 2023, as the presenting trophy sponsor for the Club Cruiser Class, which now also extends to the all-new ‘Weekend Warriors Cup’ as a mini-series within the regatta.

 

Update on the Cruising Association’s orca project

The phenomenon of orcas damaging small yachts and other vessels along the south and west coasts of Spain and Portugal began in 2020. It is linked with the migration of tuna exiting the Mediterranean from the Strait of Gibraltar and heading West and North around the Iberian Peninsula, into the Bay of Biscay, primarily between the months of June and October.

Cruising Association provides guidance on new Amsterdam vignette

A new scheme to reduce pollution and prevent overcrowding on the waterways of Amsterdam now requires most boats transiting the city to purchase a vignette.

Costing €40 and valid for three years, the charge applies to all Amsterdam waterways – including the Standing Mast Route used by hundreds of boats each year – with the exception of a few major waterways such as the Nordzeekanaal and Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal.

CAptain’s Mate of the Month – Sassnitz, Germany

For April’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we are heading to the popular Baltic cruising waters and dropping in on Sassnitz, Germany.

Located on the northeast of the island of Rügen, Germany’s largest island, Sassnitz offers a mix of charming old town, stunning nature and plenty of facilities. Shelter in the harbour is good, with a choice of pontoon and quay moorings.