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Buying a boat from the United States?

Watch out for extra duty, say RATS

Did you know that for the last few months, many US-made items – including boats – brought into the EU have been subject to an extra 25% import tariff?

After three years of changes and postponement the Greek Cruising Tax known as TEPAH was finally implemented in mid-November… and the announcement gave boat owners of all nationalities just a few days to make the first payment.

Thanks to immediate CA intervention, however, boat owners now have until April 2, 2019 to pay the tax. Owners are required to register via a website which is currently only in Greek, but the delay should give time to make payment facilities available in other languages

CA’s RATS (Regulations and Technical Services Group) is actively examining the myriad of issues that may affect CA members post-Brexit, one of which is healthcare and the EHIC. The article below, by RATS Ted Osborn, is an example of the regular articles by RATS in the CA’s Cruising magazine, and the valuable information it provides to CA members.

The Cruising Association (CA) is organising a one-day North-West Roadshow for members and non-members on Saturday 10th November at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Topping the bill and rounding off a packed and informative line-up of talks is sailing journalist, author and broadcaster, Tom Cunliffe.

After a highly successful Southampton Boat Show, we'll soon be moving onwards and upwards to Scotland's Boat Show taking place at Kip Marina from Friday October 12^th - Sunday 14^th.

High expectations were met with record numbers at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018

With perfect timing for the Yachtmarket.com Southampton Boat Show, the CA has entered into a new merchandise partnership with the global sailing clothing brand Gill.

CA members can, from 1 September, place orders from an initial selection of technical and leisure items at a discounted rate from the 2019 Gill range and more products will be added to the CA's Online Shop in good time for pre-Christmas delivery.

Celebrating flying the CA burgee for 110 years!