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CAptain’s Mate of the Month – Lewisporte, Newfoundland, Canada

This month we head to Canada with CAptain’s Mate and the remote port town of Lewisporte on the northeast coast of Newfoundland.

CA member Martin Fuller has been cruising in the region and visited Lewisporte earlier this year, where he also had his yacht ‘Sandpiper’ hauled out.

Cruising Association celebrates success at Southampton International Boat Show

From new boaters to round the world cruisers, crewing service members to inland waterways explorers, the thriving cruising community visiting the 53rd Southampton International Boat Show represented a diverse mix of interests. The Cruising Association welcomed a throng of visitors who tapped into our expertise and support wherever their destination.

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.