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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.

⛵ And that’s a wrap on Southampton Boat Show 2026! 🚤What a fantastic show it’s been for – with plenty of visitors to o...
27/09/2026

⛵ And that’s a wrap on Southampton Boat Show 2026! 🚤
What a fantastic show it’s been for – with plenty of visitors to our stand, new members joining the CA community, and lots of you discovering how CA membership will help you get more from your time on the water.

A massive thank you to all our fantastic volunteers who gave their time, knowledge and enthusiasm throughout the show - welcoming visitors, sharing their cruising experience, answering questions and helping make Stand such a great place to visit.

And thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us. Whether you joined the CA, came for advice or cruising inspiration, or simply called in for a chat, it was great to meet you.

⚓ Missed the show? Our special membership offers continue until 31 October, so there’s still time to take advantage and join the CA 👉www.theca.org.uk/news/sibs2026-update-3

💙Thank you💙

⛵ ONE DAY TO GO! Don’t miss your final chance to visit at Southampton Boat Show 🚤Sunday is the last day – so come and ...
26/09/2026

⛵ ONE DAY TO GO! Don’t miss your final chance to visit at Southampton Boat Show 🚤

Sunday is the last day – so come and discover how can help you cruise further, explore more and get more from your time afloat.

Come and see us on Stand H244 to:
⚓ Chat to CA members and tap into their first-hand cruising knowledge
🗺️ Discover our cruising information, resources and worldwide network
📱 Find out about CAptain’s Mate and the benefits available to members
🎁Prizes - Enter our show prize, open to everyone visiting the stand, to win a Wescom SMRT SHIELD+ Personal Locator Beacon. Plus, each day a newly joined member will win a £50 voucher from Andark Diving and Watersports.
💬 Ask your questions and find out how joining the CA could enhance your cruising
💙 Take advantage of our Boat Show membership offers. Save 20% on Full Membership – just £138 for the year – or choose our new monthly payment option at £11.50 a month. And there’s no need to make a snap decision at the show – our Full Membership offers continue until 31 October.

If you’re aged 18–35, Young Cruiser membership is just £50 a year.

📅 Sunday 27 September – FINAL DAY
📍 Stand H244

Plan your visit www.theca.org.uk/southamptonboatshow

Make part of your final day at the show. We’d love to see you!

A fantastic show of support for Lobster Pot Campaign at Southampton Boat Show.It has been great to see so many organis...
26/09/2026

A fantastic show of support for Lobster Pot Campaign at Southampton Boat Show.

It has been great to see so many organisations and individuals getting behind the campaign, with new partners coming on board and helping us spread the word about the importance of reporting poorly marked fishing gear.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed their support, displaying flyers and pick-up cards on their stands at the show, including our partners at the Westerly Owners’ Association.

📍Report an entanglement or badly marked static fishing gear 👉 www.rya.org.uk/water-safety/fishing-gear-incident-reporting-form

📍Find out more about the campaign and how you can support it 👉 www.theca.org.uk/lobster-pot-campaign

Yachting Monthly Practical Boat Owner Westerly Owners' Association The Royal Institute of Navigation

🚤Last chance to Ask RATS at Southampton Boat Show ⛵Saturday 26 September is your final opportunity at the show to meet ...
25/09/2026

🚤Last chance to Ask RATS at Southampton Boat Show ⛵
Saturday 26 September is your final opportunity at the show to meet ’s Regulatory & Technical Services (RATS) specialists on Stand H244.

Got a technical question? Confused by cruising regulations? Want some one-to-one advice on an issue affecting your cruising?
⚓ Bring your questions along and tap into the knowledge and experience of the RATS team.
⚓ From regulations and documentation to technical matters and cruising requirements, come and talk it through with our specialists.
🎁Prizes - Enter our show prize, open to everyone visiting the stand, to win a Wescom SMRT SHIELD+ Personal Locator Beacon. Plus each day a newly joined member will win a £50 voucher from Andark Diving and Watersports.

Plan your visit 👉www.theca.org.uk/southamptonboatshow

⛵ Heading to Southampton Boat Show? Make Stand H244 your first stop🚤There are plenty of reasons to come and see us – s...
25/09/2026

⛵ Heading to Southampton Boat Show? Make Stand H244 your first stop🚤

There are plenty of reasons to come and see us – starting with some special membership offers:
💙 Save 20% on Full Membership at just £138 for the year - available until 31 October
💷 New pay monthly payment option at just £11.50 a month - available until 31 October
⛵ 35 or under? Join as a Young Cruiser - just £50 a year
Discover the membership offers👉www.theca.org.uk/news/sibs2026-update-3

And that’s just the start … whether you’re already a member, thinking about joining or simply have a passion for cruising, come and discover how the CA will add to your cruising.
Plan your visit to 👉www.theca.org.uk/southamptonboatshow

📍 Planning your next cruising adventure? Start at Stand H244! ⛵Friday 25 September is Cruising Information & RATS Day ...
24/09/2026

📍 Planning your next cruising adventure? Start at Stand H244! ⛵
Friday 25 September is Cruising Information & RATS Day at the Southampton Boat Show and another chance to tap into the CA’s wealth of cruising knowledge.

🗺️ Discover our cruising information – explore the CA’s extensive online resources and see how first-hand knowledge from members cruising around the world can help you plan with confidence.
📘 Meet the team behind the CA Cruising Almanac and discover what goes into our trusted cruising companion.
📱 Try the latest release of CAptain’s Mate app and see our cruising information in action.
🔧 Ask RATS – bring along your technical and regulatory questions and put them to our specialists.
🎁Prizes - Enter our show prize, open to everyone visiting the stand, to win a Wescom SMRT SHIELD+ Personal Locator Beacon. Plus each day a newly joined member will win a £50 voucher from Andark Diving and Watersports.

Whether you’re a CA member or simply curious about what we offer, come and have a chat.

Plan your visit👉 www.theca.org.uk/southamptonboatshow

Specialist advice. First-hand knowledge. Better-informed cruising.

📣 Get your copy of the 2027 CA Cruising Almanac at Southampton Boat Show📣Visiting the show? Head to Stand H244 and pic...
24/09/2026

📣 Get your copy of the 2027 CA Cruising Almanac at Southampton Boat Show📣

Visiting the show? Head to Stand H244 and pick up the brand-new 2027 CA Cruising Almanac – trusted by cruising sailors for generations.

Covering the British Isles and northwest European coastline from Bergen to Gibraltar, the new edition has been comprehensively reviewed and updated, with:
🗺️ Regional updates and revised harbour plans
⚓ New locations and chartlets
🌊 Spring and neap tides for 47 ports
📍 Essential navigational and practical information for your cruising

Compiled using the first-hand experience of CA members, alongside information from harbour authorities, marinas and other trusted sources, it’s an indispensable onboard reference for cruising northwest Europe.

💙 CA members £30 | Non-members £40 (RRP £44.50)
📍 Pick up your copy from Stand H244 at the Southampton Boat Show and save on P&P.

Not at the show? Order your copy online 👉 www.theca.org.uk/news/2027-almanac-release

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🚤 Got a cruising question? Looking for crew? Or looking to crew? ⛵There are plenty of reasons to visit Stand H244 on T...
23/09/2026

🚤 Got a cruising question? Looking for crew? Or looking to crew? ⛵
There are plenty of reasons to visit Stand H244 on Thursday 24 September at Southampton Boat Show.

🔧 RATS is back!
Put your technical and regulatory questions to our Regulatory & Technical Services specialists and tap into their specialist knowledge.

⛵ Want to spend more time on the water?
Discover the CA Crewing Service – bringing together skippers looking for crew and crew looking to build miles, develop skills, explore new destinations or simply go sailing.

From UK coastal cruising and offshore passages to Mediterranean adventures and voyages worldwide, our trusted, established network helps turn cruising plans into reality. 🌍

Come and talk to us – your next question answered, crewing opportunity or adventure could start right here! Plus, discover our membership offers.

Enter our show prize, open to everyone visiting the stand, to win a Wescom SMRT SHIELD+ Personal Locator Beacon.

Plan your visit👉 www.theca.org.uk/southamptonboatshow

🎉 Another Young Cruiser joins the CA! ⛵A big welcome to one of our newest Young Cruiser members, who joined at the South...
23/09/2026

🎉 Another Young Cruiser joins the CA! ⛵
A big welcome to one of our newest Young Cruiser members, who joined at the Southampton International Boat Show! 🙌

If you’re aged 18–35, you can join for just £50 a year, with all the membership benefits of a Full Member – from trusted cruising information and practical support to a worldwide community and a wealth of cruising knowledge.

And if you’re over 35, there’s a great joining offer for you too:
💙 20% off your first year’s Full Membership when paying by Direct Debit or recurring card payment
💳 Plus the option to spread the cost with monthly Direct Debit payments
The offers are available until 31 October 2026, so you don’t have to join at the show to take advantage.

📍 Come and meet us at Stand H244 at the Southampton International Boat Show – or find out more 👉 www.theca.org.uk/news/sibs2026-update-3

Wherever you are heading, cruise, explore and connect with the CA.

RATS are back taking centre stage on Stand H244!Got a technical question? Confused by regulations? Or trying to work o...
22/09/2026

RATS are back taking centre stage on Stand H244!

Got a technical question? Confused by regulations? Or trying to work out what the latest rules mean for you and your boat?

Wednesday 23 September is RATS Day at Southampton Boat Show, with members of the CA’s Regulatory & Technical Services Group on hand to share their specialist knowledge.

⚓ VAT and cruising in Europe
⛽ HVO and marine diesel
🔋 Lithium batteries
🐕 Travelling abroad with pets
🦞 Lobster pot entanglements
🇪🇺 European cruising requirements

…and plenty more.

Bring your questions and ask the RATS! Drop into Stand H244 for a one-to-one chat and practical, informed guidance on the technical and regulatory issues that affect your cruising.

And while you’re there, meet the CA team, discover what membership has to offer and how the CA will enhance your cruising.

Plan your visit 👉 www.theca.org.uk/southamptonboatshow

Thinking of joining the Cruising Association? There’s never been a better time.
£138 a year. £11.50 a month. Or just £50 if you’re aged 18-35 👉 www.theca.org.uk/news/sibs2026-update-3

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