The Cruising Association (CA) and Practical Boat Owner (PBO) are delighted to release an inspirational video interview with renowned sailor and world record-breaker Jeanne Socrates.
The CA and PBO joined forces to host the interview, which offers an exploration of Jeanne’s world-record achievements, challenges faced during solo circumnavigations, and the connection she has with the ocean, nature and people she meets on her voyages.
The CA’s long established Refer a Friend membership programme continues to thrive and for 2024, the discount has been refined, the joining fee is gone, and we have expanded how we say thank you to members.
The CA’s priority remains on building a community that values quality advice and connections. Member referrals remain the most significant way we welcome new members.
As sailing habits change, technology evolves and a range of information is increasingly available online or in apps, we’re interested to hear about whether, how and when you use printed Almanacs.
Tue, 19/12/2023 - 12:00 to Mon, 01/01/2024 - 00:00
CA House and the Galley will be closed for the Christmas/New Year period from 12:00 on Tuesday 19 December 2023 through to and including Monday 1 January 2024 and we will re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
This Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Conference, organised by their Small Craft Group (SCG), will address the highly important topic, The Shifting Sands of Navigation and Pilotage for Small Vessels at Sea and the uncertainty which surrounds it. It will feature talks on this topic by industry professionals, trainers and officials; it is of extreme relevance for leisure sailors, and the navigation equipment industry.
This edition of CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we find ourselves in the delightful southern Finland town of Tammasaari.
Though it requires a detour upriver off the main east/west passage channels, the journey is rewarded with a well-equipped marina and choice of berthing – buoys, quay or pontoon – along with a fascinating old town and a variety of local sights.
Throughout the spring/summer sailing season, any CA member who referred a friend to join the Cruising Association has been entered into a monthly prize draw.
Congratulations to Jeanne, who was amongst six legendary sailors inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame on Thursday 21 September 2023 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, home to the Hall of Fame.
The event, organised by the International Association of Cape Horners (IACH), was announced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, President of the Association, and Yannick Moreau, The Mayor of Les Sables d'Olonne:
