Save the date for an evening with the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) at 1900 hours on Wednesday 19 March 2025.
Get set for an informative evening delving into key topics that could impact your cruising plans for 2025. RATS will discuss the current hot topics and share practical advice.
Registration for the Zoom webinar is free of charge for members and non-members, and you can attend either in-person at CA House, London at £4 members or £7 non-members.
This fifth annual RATS seminar will feature concise presentations on current topics crucial to cruising sailors, along with practical advice:
- Orca: the CA Orca Project monitors the activity and yacht interactions of the now well-known group of orcas off the coasts of France, Portugal and Spain. John Burbeck will discuss the latest incidents, avoidance tactics and safety advice.
- Sailing with pets: taking your pet(s) cruising can enhance your trip, but cruising into EU waters or beyond requires some important considerations, planning and preparation to ensure your pet meets the requirements of entry to countries you are visiting/returning from. Tania Nieveen will talk about current regulations, guidance and advice.
- Low voltage electrics on small craft: Rick Ballard will talk about RATS’ work on low voltage direct current systems for small boats, including articles on technical basics, a spreadsheet model for estimating onboard battery energy consumption for small craft, and considerations when replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium chemistry alternatives.
- The impact of wave and tidal power generation: wave and tidal electricity generation technologies are rapidly advancing from prototype and pilot projects to industrial-scale applications. Roger Bickerstaff will give an overview of recent developments and their implications for navigation and yacht cruising.
Discover the role of RATS
You will also discover how RATS plays a crucial role in helping cruising sailors understand and navigate regulatory and technical challenges, including highlights of ongoing campaigns to support cruising sailors on: ETA / EEA / ETIAS travel systems, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), VAT and black/grey water. From interacting with government bodies to engaging with offshore developers and the marine industry, RATS ensures the concerns of the cruising sailor are heard.
Registration Information
Date: 1900 hrs, Wednesday 19 March 2025
Format: Presentations will last approximately one hour, followed by a Q&A session
Free Tickets: In-person at CA House, London or via Zoom Webinar - free for CA members and non-members
Book your spot: www.theca.org.uk/events/rats-evening-190325
Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and connected with the latest developments.
Special Membership Offer for Non-Member attendees
Non-members attending 'An Evening with RATS' - either in person or via Zoom - will receive a 15% discount code off the first year’s CA membership (when paying by Direct Debit).
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25 January 2025