The newly updated 2020 editions of the Cruising Association's three main inland waterways cruising guides, Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium, Through the Netherlands via the Standing Mast Routes and The German Rhine, have been published by the CA's European Inland Waterways Section (EIWS) in time for the Christmas season.
Last month we announced the launch of a new video log (vlog) category in the annual Log competition for CA members and the we're delighted to unveil the accompanying Trophy - The osCA, sponsored by MS Amlin Boat Insurance, previously known as Haven Knox-Johnston.
We can also confirm that Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of YachtsandYachting.com and Sail-World.com and Vice-Chairman of the Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA), will be judging the 2019 entries.
Sat, 29/02/2020 - 00:00 to Sun, 01/03/2020 - 00:00
In the absence of the London Boat Show in January, the CA has taken the initiative to open its doors to CA members and non-members as well as to a number of high-profile marine companies to exhibit their products and services at CA House.
Our ‘Open Weekend’, focuses on all things boaty and is being hosted at CA House. Everyone is welcome to come along for an informative and fun day out.
We'll be hosting an Open Weekend at our London headquarters at CA House, Limehouse Basin on Saturday February 29 and Sunday March 1.
A number of high-profile marine brands have already signed up to exhibit during the two-day event and the author, journalist and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe is confirmed as guest speaker for the Saturday evening.
Getting out on the water to go sailing gives many people around the world great pleasure and the chance to relax and escape the stresses of everyday life. In this Episode Dee Caffari talks to Sir Robin again, this time about his views of the unjustified perception that sailing is an inaccessible and expensive sport to enjoy.
The duo encourage more people who have not been out on the water boating for fun, to give it a go to dispel the myth that boating is only for the elite few and not for the many.
What is in store for the world of sailing? What is Sir Robin’s dream to get more people involved in the sport we all enjoy so much?
In episode 7 of 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Dee asks about his vision of things to come into the future. Looking at both changes to the types of sailing participated in and the technical details of the boats we will be sailing on, Sir Robin draws on his experience to predict the future.
Repeats every month on the last Thursday 2 times. Also includes Thu Nov 28 2019.
Mon, 21/10/2019 - 19:00
Thu, 31/10/2019 - 19:00
Thu, 28/11/2019 - 19:00
‘Angry Boater’ is a glorious adventure full of twists, turns & big laughs from a comedian who spent a decade working across the USA …. followed by another decade in the UK, floating around on a canal boat.
Brexit will have a big impact on cruising sailors, introducing more bureaucracy and administrative burdens, particularly for cruising sailors who sail for extended periods of time in EU countries.
A packed line-up of presentations including cruising the from the Clyde to Scoresby Sund, the Biscay Coast of France, the Baltic, The Scillies and Southern Ireland, the French Inland Waterways and sailing around the UK plus talks from other Show exhibitors providing specialist advice on a variety of subjects will be on offer on the 'CA Stage' at this year's Scotland's Boat Show, taking place from October 11-13.
A number of high-profile marine brands have already signed up to exhibit during the two-day event and the author, journalist and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe is confirmed as guest speaker for the Saturday evening.