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Posts and news about the CA (was called CA House)

CAptain’s Mate of the Month – Aalborg Lystbaadehavn, Denmark

For May’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month, we visit Aalborg Lystbaadehavn in North Jutland, Denmark.

Aalborg Lystbaadehavn is a spacious marina in the Vestre Bådehavn, on the western side of Aalborg. The city of Aalborg, the fourth largest in Denmark, is a delightful stop with an attractive centre and old town.

Refer A Friend – April’s Prize Winner and May’s Prize Draw

Throughout the year, the CA runs our ‘Refer a Friend’ programme giving members the chance to welcome their friends as members and enjoy 20% off the first year’s annual membership1.

CA Galley closure

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2024 - 00:00

The Galley (bar & restaurant) at CA House will be closed on Tuesday 7 May 2024 for a private event.

 

CA Galley closure

Date: 
Sat, 04/05/2024 - 12:00

The Galley (bar and restaurant) at CA House will be closed for a private event on Saturday 4 May 2024.

 

Introducing our new Honorary Local Representatives in Portugal, Spain and the UK

At sea, unforeseen circumstances can arise, and having local support is invaluable. That's why the Cruising Association maintains a worldwide network of voluntary Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) ready to assist members wherever they may be.

CAptain’s Mate of the Month – St Helier, Jersey

For April’s CAptain’s Mate of the Month we visit St Helier, the capital of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel.

The marina and port offer good shelter and are close to all the facilities of the town of St Helier. Access to the marina is restricted by a tidal sill, but there is a large deep water waiting area.

CA House cabins can now be booked online

The CA is pleased to announce the launch of online booking for cabin accommodation at CA House.

Online booking enhances and streamlines the process for reserving one of our five cabins, with user-friendly features and intuitive navigation. With just a few clicks, members can check availability, make, or cancel a booking.

Key features include:

Cruising Association launches new Introduction to the European Inland Waterways guide

Several hundred boat owners take to the inland waterways of Europe every year, either for a change of cruising ground, a shortcut to the Med or Baltic or simply as a retreat from the rigours of sea sailing.

Katy Stickland, Editor of Practical Boat Owner, unveils the 2023 CA Log Competition winners

The Cruising Association unveiled the winners of its annual Log Competition on 27 March 2024, celebrating the best stories of inland, coastal, and offshore voyages from the past cruising season.

Be part of the CA ‘Refer a Friend’ season from April to September

Year-round the CA offers our 'Refer a Friend' programme, enabling members to invite their friends to join and enjoy 20% off their first year's membership1.

The CA’s focus remains on building a community that values quality advice and connections, with member referrals remaining the primary way we welcome new members.