From Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes, Joel Sanders is the former Las Vegas Comedian who swapped the hubbub of the City for a NICE CALM LIFE on the waterways.
If you could abandon it all to follow a dream, would you?
Now in its 12th year, ‘Angry Boater’ is a revelatory evening of comedy & stories about the joys, perils & madness that come along when you swap the comforts of suburbia for a nomadic life on the UK’s waterways.
This page provides a summary of information regarding checking in and out at Channel ports produced by the Cruising Association (CA). It collates information provided by French Officials, French marinas, CA Volunteers, CA Honorary Local Representatives and CA members.
Whether it’s a river entrance, a panoramic harbour view or a hidden gem from your anchorage, your photos on CAptain’s Mate bring reports and locations to life - making it the award-winning app we all rely on.
Barbados is a popular first landfall for many sailors after crossing the Atlantic.
For James Graham-White, arriving at Port St Charles after his first crossing made a lasting impression. He describes it as, "Still one of the nicest places I have ever anchored, even after 5 months in the Caribbean!"
On 26 March 2025, the Cruising Association announced the winners of its annual Log Competition, celebrating the most captivating stories of inland, coastal and offshore voyages from the past cruising season.
Katy Stickland, the editor of Practical Boat Owner, delivered a compelling vision of cruising's evolution at the Cruising Association's annual Hanson Lecture on 26 March 2025.
After nearly three years, Caroline Milmo is stepping down as Chair of the Cruising Association’s Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) group. During her tenure, Caroline played a pivotal role in establishing the HLRs as an integral part of the CA, fostering strong relationships with Section Secretaries and maintaining close contact with HLRs around the world.
