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The monthly CA Club Supper at CA House in the summer months has proved popular since launching this year on 10 May. Upcoming dates for your diary are 5 July, 9 August and 6 September, with the bar opening at 1800 hours and supper from around 1930 hours.

The Alkionidhes Islands, also called ‘Kalanisa’, is a group of four islands located in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Corinth. The islands are of immense natural beauty with only a few buildings.

The CAptain’s Mate overview describes the islands as offering a ‘beautiful anchorage’ and ‘a great place to escape the crowds in August’. CA member Elizabeth Thorp recently visited the south bay on the western side of the island known as Zoodhokos and in her CAptain’s Mate report noted:

If you are sailing in areas where orca incidents have occurred, the Spanish government is now advising that you should navigate as close to the coast as is safe, and in the event of an interaction, motor away as fast as possible towards shallower waters "until the orcas lose interest".

On Thursday 21 September 2023, the Southampton International Boat Show will celebrate 'Women in Marine Day' by shining a light on many of the remarkable achievements and successes by women.

CA member Bill Lewis won June’s 'Refer a Friend' prize of an IC-M25EURO Buoyant Marine VHF Radio worth £179 generously provided by Icom.

The CA runs a ‘Refer a Friend’ programme throughout the year, which gives members the chance to invite their friends to join and enjoy a 25% discount on the first year of annual membership when paying by Direct Debit.

From April to September, we expand this popular promotion by holding a monthly draw for members to win a prize from one of our marine discount partners.

Arriving in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, by boat takes you right to the heart of the city with multiple mooring locations on offer.

For CAptain’s Mate of the Month in June, we head to Amsterdam Marina, which is relatively new and the first marina you will come across if entering Amsterdam via the Noordzeekanaal. Located on the north bank, 3km before Central Station, it is conveniently almost opposite the Staande Masten Route entry and exit into Amsterdam Harbour.

In a strong display of international interest, the CA webinar on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’ attracted a live audience of over 450 participants from 37 nations, spanning all continents.

The Cruising Association (CA) has launched an updated online portal and web pages for orca information and reporting, the result of a year-long effort to gather and analyse data on orca interactions.

The Cruising Association (CA) is hosting a free webinar for members and non-members on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’ at 1900 hours BST (1800 hours UTC) on Thursday 18 May 2023.