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The Cruising Association is the leading organisation for cruising yacht and motor sailors, providing a global network of services, information, help and expertise to our worldwide membership, sailing inland to offshore.

18/06/2026

Sunshine, hospitality, boating and great food - the perfect combination!

Congratulations to CA members Simon and Fiona Hampton-Matthews who won the Yamaha-powered Pantaenius UK prize of a day and stay on and by the water.

After an overnight stay with dinner at the Harbour Hotels Southampton, they headed out from MDL Marinas Ocean Village across the Solent before stopping at The Hut Colwell for a fabulous lunch with a view.

Congratulations to Simon and Fiona – what a cracking prize.

17/06/2026

⚠️Lobster Pot Campaign – Marked Gear = Safe Gear⚠️
A big thank you to All At Sea for highlighting the Lobster Pot Campaign in its June edition and helping raise awareness of the dangers posed by poorly marked fishing gear.

Often difficult to spot – especially in busy coastal waters, poor visibility or rough conditions – unmarked or poorly marked pots and creels can result in fouled propellers, loss of propulsion, vessel damage and, in the worst cases, serious safety risks for crews.

is calling for existing MCA guidance on marking fishing gear to become mandatory and enforceable.

📢 You can help make a difference:
✅ Support the campaign: www.theca.org.uk/lobster-pot-campaign
✅ Experienced an entanglement or encountered poorly marked gear? Report it here: www.rya.org.uk/water-safety/fishing-gear-incident-reporting-form

16/06/2026

📢 Member Update: Discount Partners
Planning to cruise the Turkish coast this summer? discount partner SeturMarinas is offering CA members a seasonal 25% discount on short-term wet berthing between 15 June and 15 September 2026 at Yalova Marina.

⛵ The discount applies to:
• Daily berthing
• Weekly berthing
• Monthly berthing

Whether you are stopping over or staying a little longer, it's a great opportunity to save on mooring costs.

Full details, including how to access the discount, can be found in the member discounts area of the CA website.

15/06/2026

Member Update: Did You Know? Make the most of the CA Membership Directory
Membership Directory is a powerful tool designed to help members connect with one another, explore shared cruising interests, and make the most of the CA's knowledge network.

Whether you are looking for a fellow member, a specific boat, or exploring cruising contributions, the directory provides a simple and intuitive way to access a wealth of member-generated information.

Members - read on here 👉www.theca.org.uk/news/did-you-know-membership-directory

14/06/2026

📍CAptain’s Mate of the Month: Lochmaddy, North Uist📍
Looking for great stops around the world? CAptain’s Mate describes Lochmaddy on North Uist, Scotland, as an ideal gateway to exploring the Outer Hebrides.

CA members can discover Lochmaddy and 9,000+ other cruising locations worldwide on CAptain’s Mate - via the website or app!

Read on 👉www.theca.org.uk/news/captains-mate-of-the-month-lochmaddy

Discover CAptain’s Mate 👉www.theca.org.uk/join/cm-app

13/06/2026

🎟️Member Update: Win tickets to Southampton Boat Show🎟️
has launched its members’ 'Spot the Difference' competition - with not 1️⃣but 2️⃣pairs of complimentary tickets to this year's show, 18-27 September 2026, up for grabs.

Members can enter at 👉www.theca.org.uk/news/spot-the-difference-comp-2026

You can find the CA at Stand H244 in New Wave Hall South, where our team will be ready to welcome you.

12/06/2026

🎉 Refer a Friend - June prize is ready and waiting! 🎉
Congratulations to our May Refer a Friend prize draw winner, Stuart Armstrong, who received a £150 Evocean gift card, redeemable across Evocean’s range of bespoke nautical décor. 👏

Now it’s your turn … in June. Refer a friend to join and you could win a Henri-Lloyd Breeze Jacket (men or women) worth £150, thanks to Topsail Insurance.

Plus, for every successful referral you’ll receive a £20 voucher* - and your friend gets 20% off their first year (when paying by Direct Debit)

It’s simple: share your code, they join, and you’re both rewarded. Start referring today and help grow our cruising community 👇
www.theca.org.uk/news/refer-a-friend-prize-june-2026

Plus, Topsail Insurance offers CA members a minimum 5% discount on boat & travel insurance products.

*Voucher is valid for one year from date of issue

📷© Henri-Lloyd

11/06/2026

🐀 Don't let the name fool you - RATS is one of the many valuable benefits of CA membership🐀
Reason #4️⃣ in our series with CA member Tom Cunliffe - Sailor, Author & Broadcaster - is all about the CA's Regulatory & Technical Services Group (RATS), and why the cruising community can't afford to be without them.

Whether you need to know about navigating post-Brexit EU regulations, curious about lithium batteries or HVO, trying to figure out how to travel with your pet, or you have had a run-in with lobster pot entanglements or concerned about orca along the Iberian Peninsula - RATS has you covered.

RATS researches, monitors political trends, and engages with international, national and bodies - many of whom actively seek RATS' input. On the technical side, they cover everything from navigation and safety at sea to environmental issues and sustainability.

And here's the best bit for members: got a specific question? Submit it to RATS and they will aim to get back to you within 14 days. 🙌

Yacht and motor cruising confidently starts with the right information - and that's exactly what delivers.

🔗 Find out more about RATS 👉 www.theca.org.uk/join/rats
🔗 RATS updates for non-members 👉 www.theca.org.uk/p/info
🔗 Discover what CA membership can do for you 👉 www.theca.org.uk/join

10/06/2026

🛏️Member Offer: August getaway at CA House!🛏️
Members can stay 2+ consecutive nights in August 2026 and enjoy 10% off cabins at CA House.

Plus, members and guests enjoy a complimentary drink in the Galley when spending £12+ on food.

CA House remains one of the most competitively priced accommodation options in the capital. The cabins are £70 for single occupancy and £75 for two guests.

Relax, visit London, and enjoy CA House.

Find out more and book👉 www.theca.org.uk/news/cabin-offer-spring-2026

09/06/2026

🔧 Don't let engine trouble leave you calling for rescue!
Mechanical failure is the number one cause of rescue callouts to cruisers - but basic maintenance knowledge can change that.

Join us at CA House for a one-day RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course, run by our partners First Class Sailing

Perfect for complete beginners, this hands-on course assumes no prior experience and covers everything you need to keep your engine running reliably - whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel or are a motor cruising enthusiast.

✅ No experience needed
✅ Practical work with demonstration engines
✅ RYA assessed
✅ Suitable for sail and power

📅 Upcoming dates:
12 July 2026
12 September 2026
24 October 2026
29 November 2026

Course price: CA Members £125 / Non-members £147

📅 Book your place via either:
CA 👉www.theca.org.uk/events/all
First Class Sailing👉www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/diesel-engine-maintenance-course

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CA House, 1 Northey Street, Limehouse Basin
London
E148BT

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+442075372828

Website

https://www.theca.org.uk/

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