News

The Cruising Association (CA) is excited to welcome visitors to Stand J419 in Ocean Hall at the Southampton International Boat Show. Whether you are just starting your cruising journey in UK waters, planning European inland waterway trips, or dreaming of blue water sailing adventures, the CA offers invaluable resources and support to help you make the most of your time on the water.

The CA is delighted to announce that Julia Sloman has won our Southampton International Boat Show ticket giveaway, along with a copy of the 2025 Cruising Almanac.

Discover the CA with our brand-new PowerPoint presentation!

Whether you are a seasoned member, new to the CA or a non-member interested to find out more, this presentation offers a journey through our history, mission, services, and vast array of member benefits.

Congratulations to CA member Stewart Oliver, the lucky winner of July’s prize: a £150 chart and book voucher from Imray.

The location overview on CAptain’s Mate describes Les Iles de Glénan as a picturesque archipelago that has the only coral beach in Europe. Well sheltered in summer, there are shallows and rocks between some of the islands of which only St Nicolas has public access. There are no facilities apart from the restaurants, and therein lies its charms. CAptain’s Mate also gives advice on approaches, anchor holding and landing.

Our AGM will be held at CA House, on Wednesday 13 November 2024, at 6.30pm

The nomination of any candidate who is willing to stand for Council membership should be submitted either by letter or email to the Company Secretary at CA House (members need to be logged in to see contact email address) (cosec@theca.org.uk), before Tuesday 1 October 2024.

Visit the Southampton International Boat Show, 13-22 September 2024, by winning complimentary free tickets from the Cruising Association.

Non-members can be in with a chance to win two tickets to the show and a copy of the 2025 CA Cruising Almanac.