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The CA responds to the Budget Statement concerning the use of red diesel
Posted on: 12/03/2020
Following the proposals for the future use of red diesel in the Budget Statement on Wednesday 11 March 2020, the Cruising Association (CA) notes that...
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Demise of CG66 brought forward
Posted on: 12/03/2020
Important update 12/03/20: demise of CG66 is brought forward to end of March 2020 The Cruising Association’s Regulatory and Technical Service...
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The CA's Open Weekend was an all-round success
Posted on: 04/03/2020
Among the high winds and floods that have plagued the UK over recent weeks, there was a buzz in the air and a beacon of light shining...
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We have a Big Prize Draw winner!
Posted on: 02/03/2020
We were delighted to have been joined at our Open Weekend by Andy Byham, UK Director of Fairview Sailing, pictured here with the CA's General...
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The CA applauds the scrapping of the DEKPA
Posted on: 25/02/2020
Greece has announced the scrapping of the DEKPA cruising permit in a draft bill for which consultations close on 27 February 2020. The bill will be...
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Mike Golding OBE to deliver the 2020 Hanson Lecture
Posted on: 12/02/2020
At this year’s CA Hanson Lecture on March 25, Mike Golding OBE will tell the inside story of the rescue of Alex Thomson during the Around Alone Race...
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2020 Members' BIG Prize Draw
Posted on: 05/02/2020
The CA’s big draw prize for 2020 offers a chance for members to win a transatlantic sailing trip worth £2250 with First Class Sailing....
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Discounts galore at the CA Open Weekend
Posted on: 01/02/2020
Bookings are now closed for Tom Cunliffe’s talk on the Saturday evening of the CA’s Open Weekend running from 29 February-1 March but there are...
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Not quite farewell to the EU
Posted on: 31/01/2020
In formal terms the UK left the EU on January 31. However, due to the transition period that is included as part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement...
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80 seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: Episode 11, Who Inspires the Inspirational?
Posted on: 20/01/2020
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is an inspiration amongst sailors and beyond. His strength of character, bravery and can do attitude have enabled him to...
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