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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.

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 paying by Direct Debit.

From April to September, we expand the popular promotion and your name goes into a draw for a monthly prize from one of our marine discount partners.

As a CA member your support ensures CAptain’s Mate remains up to date and we can continue to expand the 7,500+ worldwide locations and information for the benefit of all.

Tanja Marina in Tangier on the Atlantic coast of Morocco is our destination for CAptain’s Mate of the Month in May.

The CA is delighted to continue its partnership with Cowes Week, 29 July-4 August 2023, as the presenting trophy sponsor for the Club Cruiser Class, which now also extends to the all-new ‘Weekend Warriors Cup’ as a mini-series within the regatta.