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Porto Santo, a small island 27 nautical miles north-east of Madeira, serves as a great stop-over before sailing on to Madeira itself. Known for its long sandy beaches and friendly locals, visitors enjoy various mooring options, including anchorages, buoys, and a marina.

It is with a mix of admiration and gratitude that the CA announces the retirement of our Membership Secretary, Jennifer Mitchell, after 28 years of dedicated service.

Sharing cruising expertise has been at the heart of the Cruising Association since 1908, and to recognise members’ location information contributions the Polaris Award was launched in 2022.

The Polaris Award is presented in appreciation of exceptional contributions by members to the CA’s Cruising Almanac, CAptain’s Mate and Cruising Guide resources.

If you're considering cruising paired with a city break, Caorle, just an hour’s drive from Venice, is an excellent choice.

Located between Venice and Trieste and nestled between the estuaries of the Livenza and Lemene rivers, Caorle offers a picturesque setting.

The Cruising Association's prestigious annual Flag Officers' Lunch and Challenge Awards presentation took place at CA House, London on 27 January 2024.

The event, hosted by CA President Derek Lumb, awards the most prestigious honours conferred by the CA, marking an annual tradition to highlight the exceptional commitment and impact of volunteers.

We kick off our CAptain’s Mate of the Month for 2024 in the Caribbean gem of Grenada and head to Prickly Bay.

The CA wishes all our members and partners around the world Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays.

Please be advised that CA House will be closed over the holiday period, from 1200 hrs GMT on Tuesday 19 December 2023 through to and including Monday 1 January 2024. Regular opening hours will resume at 0930 hrs on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

As we gear up for the release of the 2024 CA Yearbook, we want to ensure that it accurately reflects members’ current contact and information details.