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The CA’s annual Log Competition stands as one of the association's time-honoured traditions and prominent events, tracing its origins back to 1910 when The Love Cup was first awarded.

The Cruising Association (CA) enjoyed an outstanding presence at Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023, expanding our global cruising community with an impressive surge in members.

The Cruising Association is delighted to unveil its annual Winter Big Prize Draw in partnership with Marine Products Direct to win the fantastic prize of a TEMO-450 Electric Outboard worth £1,679.

It might be the river entrance, a view over the harbour or a spectacular view from an anchorage. Whatever the subject matter, it is YOUR photographs in CAptain’s Mate that so brilliantly complement the overview and reports, helping to make it the award-winning app it is today.

CA member Russell has won August’s Refer a Friend prize from Ship Shape Bedding worth £180.

This month we find ourselves in the small harbour town of Skjaerhalden on the island of Kirkeøy, the last stop in Norway before you venture south.

The harbour offers lots of marina space, with mooring recommended on the inside of the breakwater to avoid the ferry wash. Shoreside facilities include fuel, pump-out, showers, launderette and supermarket, with wifi available at your berth.

The Cruising Association, in collaboration with Imray, is pleased to introduce the 2024 edition of the CA Cruising Almanac.

Available to pre-order online now or buy at Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023, the renowned Cruising Almanac is a high quality, essential resource that no cruising sailor should be without.

Since the launch of its orca project in June 2022, the Cruising Association has received around 150 reports from skippers who have experienced an orca interaction.

The CA is delighted to return to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) from 15-24 September 2023.

The Cruising Association will once again be sharing its specialist knowledge with visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023. Visitors can catch up with the CA on our stand and be informed and inspired through our range of talks on the Foredeck Stage.