For some, crossing the English Channel may appear a significant challenge. From talking to some section members we know that being out of sight of land, passage planning, negotiating shipping, handling unfamiliar marinas, communications etc. may seem daunting.
Nick Mines’ talk covers his single-handed (punctuated) non-stop 1100 mile passage from Nice to Venice last summer. The highs and lows and the telling effects of undertaking such a voyage alone.
He then covers the continuation with various crew through Croatia, Italy, Corfu, the Ionian, Sicily, Malta, Tunisia, Sardinia, Corsica and finally back to Nice. He reflects on the 3000 mile, 3 month adventure with candid admissions and telling observations.
Lalizas- check out the features of the ResQLink™ 400 Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon worth a whopping £335! That's this month's prize on offer to members who refer a friend to join the CA.
Summer’s all Ship Shape as this month we’re giving away a Ship Shape Diamond White Dinner set of four place settings plus a large Red fruit bowl all valued at £155.
Ship Shape's Diamond White range offers clean and modern style in top quality melamine tableware.
Eat, drink and save! The Cruising Association has joined the UK Government scheme Eat out to Help out which runs from Monday 3 August through to Monday 31 August.
We want to encourage members to start visiting our delightful canal-side premises at CA House again and we're introducing a range of initiatives to help entice you back to our COVID-secure HQ.
To kick things off, we’re rolling out a reduction to the price of the CA's cabin accommodation from 1 August to 31 December 2020.
After the excitement of announcing its first-ever sponsorship of Cowes Week 2020, sponsoring the trophy for the newly introduced Club Cruiser Class, the Cruising Association (CA), although saddened at the news that this iconic regatta has been cancelled this August, has nonetheless pledged its commitment to supporting the event in 2021.
