The CA is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Mandie Hart, the newest edition to our CA staff team.
Mandie steps into the role of Events Administrator, where she plays a crucial part in overseeing all CA events. Mandie is also the liaison between Ania, our catering manager, and the CA Sections and event organisers.
As colder weather sets in to the northern Hemisphere, we are steering south to the inviting warmth of Antigua, showcasing Deep Bay as December’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month.
A hugely popular destination, Antigua offers plenty of mooring options around the island. Deep Bay on the north-western side of the island is an inviting and stunning anchorage. An excellent bay for overnight stops, the sand offers good holding and the gently shelving beach is wonderful for swimming.
The Cruising Association (CA) and Practical Boat Owner (PBO) are delighted to release an inspirational video interview with renowned sailor and world record-breaker Jeanne Socrates.
The CA and PBO joined forces to host the interview, which offers an exploration of Jeanne’s world-record achievements, challenges faced during solo circumnavigations, and the connection she has with the ocean, nature and people she meets on her voyages.
The CA’s long established Refer a Friend membership programme continues to thrive and for 2024, the discount has been refined, the joining fee is gone, and we have expanded how we say thank you to members.
The CA’s priority remains on building a community that values quality advice and connections. Member referrals remain the most significant way we welcome new members.
As sailing habits change, technology evolves and a range of information is increasingly available online or in apps, we’re interested to hear about whether, how and when you use printed Almanacs.
Tue, 19/12/2023 - 12:00 to Mon, 01/01/2024 - 00:00
CA House and the Galley will be closed for the Christmas/New Year period from 12:00 on Tuesday 19 December 2023 through to and including Monday 1 January 2024 and we will re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
This Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Conference, organised by their Small Craft Group (SCG), will address the highly important topic, The Shifting Sands of Navigation and Pilotage for Small Vessels at Sea and the uncertainty which surrounds it. It will feature talks on this topic by industry professionals, trainers and officials; it is of extreme relevance for leisure sailors, and the navigation equipment industry.
This edition of CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we find ourselves in the delightful southern Finland town of Tammasaari.
Though it requires a detour upriver off the main east/west passage channels, the journey is rewarded with a well-equipped marina and choice of berthing – buoys, quay or pontoon – along with a fascinating old town and a variety of local sights.
Mandie steps into the role of Events Administrator, where she plays a crucial part in overseeing all CA events. Mandie is also the liaison between Ania, our catering manager, and the CA Sections and event organisers.