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History-making sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been awarded the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy by the Cruising Association in recognition of her extraordinary victory in the 2022 Golden Globe Race and heroic rescue of fellow sailor Tapio Lehtinen.

As previously reported in the December issue of Cruising, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation system (ETA) is now in force for visitors to the UK. This applies to visitors from countries outside Europe (including Australia, New Zealand and the United States) who do not have a visa or other permission to stay in the UK. The ETA costs £10, lasts for two years or until your passport expires if that's earlier.

The Cruising Association’s annual Flag Officers’ Lunch and presentation of Challenge Awards were held at CA House, London, on 11 January 2025.

This key event in the CA’s calendar, hosted by President Robin Baron, celebrates the remarkable dedication and achievements of our volunteers. Their vital contributions play a significant role in advancing the Cruising Association’s mission and enhancing the support we offer to the cruising community worldwide.

We launch into 2025 with a taste of island life on Ilha do Sal, Cape Verde, as CA member Julia Schaefer shares insights from her recent visit.

A revised edition of the Cruising Association’s guide Through the Netherlands via the Standing Mast Routes has been produced by the CA’s European Inland Waterways Section (EIWS).

The Cruising Association (CA), alongside key partners, is calling on the UK’s recreational boaters to back its campaign to make Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) more accessible and affordable.

The CA is pleased to present a special series of five free expert-led talks, hosted by our newly launched Motorboat Section.

Running from December 2024 to April 2025, these talks are free for everyone on Zoom. While CA talks normally require a fee for non-members, we are opening our virtual doors to support the wider cruising community, providing an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired.

Flogas has issued an immediate product recall for a small number of 'Flogas Gold Butane Gas Cylinders' purchased between 6 November and 22 November 2024. The recall effects all ‘Flogas Gold Butane Gas Cylinders’ purchased across East Anglia, East Midlands, the Home Counties and the South East during that time:

The Cruising Association (CA) has released the 2025 edition of Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium, its flagship and longest-established inland waterways cruising guide.

For December, La Linea in Spain is our chosen CAptain’s Mate of the Month location.

Located just a short walk from the Gibraltar border, Alcaidesa Marina at La Linea is a popular choice for those visiting Gibraltar. The marina is favoured by many for overwintering and for the convenience of catching flights from Gibraltar Airport.