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CAptain’s Mate app shortlisted for British Yachting Awards

Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting have shortlisted the Cruising Association’s CAptain’s Mate for the British Yachting Awards ‘Equipment Innovation of the Year’.

Cruising Association and Lalizas UK team up for £2000 Winter Big Prize Draw

The Cruising Association (CA) and Lalizas UK launched the annual Winter Big Prize Draw for members at the Southampton International Boat Show at 1200 hours on Thursday 22 September 2022.

Cruising Association and Imray launch 2023 Cruising Almanac at Southampton International Boat Show

The Cruising Association (CA) and Imray are delighted to announce the launch of the fully revised and updated 2023 edition of the Cruising Almanac which is on sale at the Southampton International Boat Show, 16-25 September 2022.

Her Majesty The Queen

The Cruising Association is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

 

On behalf of all our members, we send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

 

Channel Section hosts British Fireworks Championship meet-up

The 25th British Fireworks Championship took place at Plymouth over two nights, 17-18 August, which, following last year’s successful rally gave the excuse for CA members to hold a meet-up.

See you at the Southampton Boat Show

Come and visit the Cruising Association on stand J419 in Ocean Hall and discover the vast knowledge we provide and our thriving cruising community.

‘Refer a Friend’ to join the CA and win yourself a thank you prize

Throughout the year, the CA runs our ‘Refer a Friend’ programme, giving members the chance to welcome friends as members and enjoy 25% off the first year of annual membership.

When you introduce a friend to the CA, you will receive a CA £20 shop voucher* and, as a bonus from April to September, you will also be in with a chance to win a great monthly prize.

Hurst Point Sector light: curtailment of extinguishment

In our August newsletter to members, we reported that the CA’s Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) had written to Trinity House regarding the timing of the Hurst Point Sector light being extinguished for maintenance – see Notice to Mariners 27/2022.

Scandal wins the Club Cruiser Class at Cowes Week 2022

2022 marked the second year of the Cruising Association as presenting sponsor of the Club Cruiser Class, after debuting at Cowes Week in 2021.

UKHO plans to end production of all printed Admiralty charts by 2026

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced its intention to withdraw from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase focus on its digital navigation products and services.