This recently restored CA plaque (photographed here by Jeremy Batch) commemorates the members of the CA who were killed in WW1. It was in rather poor condition and Julian Harrap, who specialises in Historic Architecture, kindly volunteered to have it restored. Several CA members contributed to the cost of restoration. The names of the 12 fallen are now picked out in gold leaf and the plaque is positioned at CA House on the curved wall behind the staircase.
The Cruising Association (CA) is organising a one-day North-West Roadshow for members and non-members on Saturday 10th November at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Topping the bill and rounding off a packed and informative line-up of talks is sailing journalist, author and broadcaster, Tom Cunliffe.
In the original forecast Medicane Zorbas, the Mediterranean hurricane-like storm that hit Greece and Turkey was shown moving west but it actually went North-West and wreaked havoc in its path.
The Cruising Association's Mednet (an online Forum for members) was busy as a number of affected members posted in situ news and this in turn helped others make decisions about their safety, and that of their boats.
After a highly successful Southampton Boat Show, we'll soon be moving onwards and upwards to Scotland's Boat Show taking place at Kip Marina from Friday October 12th - Sunday 14th.
