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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.

The Cruising Association (CA) held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13 November at CA House, London. This year’s meeting marked the first time members could vote electronically, making participation easier for those around the world.

In a new chapter for the Cruising Association, as at the AGM on 13 November 2024 Robin Baron took the helm as the thirty-fourth President.

A long-standing member since 1976, Robin brings 48 years of experience with the CA, giving him an in-depth understanding of its core values of knowledge-sharing and support to the cruising community.

The CA orca project team has released a significant update to the ‘Skippers’ Comments Library’, featuring over 40 new entries. A new category, ‘stopping the boat’, details the experience of skippers who stopped their vessel during an orca interaction.

For November, the spotlight is on Nazaré in Portugal for CAptain’s Mate of the Month.

Located on Portugal’s Silver Coast, Nazaré is a popular destination and port of entry. CA members can find full details on Nazaré’s port protocol under the location ‘info’ tab.