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Update to HMRC Brexit Rules
Posted on: 31/03/2021
HMRC has made a further revision to the VAT 'Returned Good Relief' (RGR) rules that now apply to yachts following the...
Read moreFour out of five British boat owners may quit long-term cruising in EU waters
Posted on: 24/03/2021
A survey carried out amongst Cruising Association (CA) members who keep their boats on the rivers and canals of Schengen...
Read moreWhite diesel, what white diesel?
Posted on: 16/03/2021
From 30 June non-commercial vessels wishing to refuel in Northern Ireland must do so with white diesel. What’s the snag?...
Read moreThe Cruising Association welcomes Spring Budget decision on red diesel
Posted on: 04/03/2021
The Cruising Association (CA) is delighted that the government has reviewed its proposals for the reform of UK red diesel...
Read moreCA Spring Promo Week: A great deal for everyone!
Posted on: 01/03/2021
Between 22 and 28 March, the CA is running an inclusive, online, Spring Promo Week that is sure to be of significant...
Read moreThe CA Launches 180-Day Visa Campaign
Posted on: 25/02/2021
The CA has today launched its campaign to reduce the impact of Brexit on British small boat cruisers who have...
Read moreThe 2020 CA Photo Competition for CA members – winner & runners-up announced
Posted on: 11/02/2021
We're constantly amazed by the quality of images as well as the variety of subjects and locations submitted each year by...
Read moreRed diesel and the validity of the Istanbul Convention of 1990
Posted on: 18/01/2021
Marine red diesel is still on sale to leisure vessels in the UK, despite the Government’s plans to phase it out following...
Read moreThe Cruising Association announces online Spring Promo Week
Posted on: 04/01/2021
With the challenges of COVID-19 still likely to curtail face-to-face events being staged in the first few months of 2021...
Read moreBrexit Sailing Issues Addressed in Cruising Association RATS Webinar
Posted on: 15/12/2020
The key Brexit issues affecting the sailing community have been addressed in a recently held Brexit Special Webinar...
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