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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.

11/10/2026

📅 What’s on this week with ? 📅
From exploring cruising waters to a journey through maritime history, there's plenty to discover in this week's CA talks!

Non-members are welcome at the in person talks.

14 Oct - My mother bought a canal / In person and Zoom*
14 Oct - Summer 2026 Sailing in Normandy and Brittany / In person
15 Oct - Peter Schuyler Bruff (1812-1900) and the RHYC / In person

Get involved and connect with the cruising community - on the water or ashore. View details and book👉www.theca.org.uk/events/all

* Zoom is for members only

10/10/2026

Every cruise has a story. What's yours?
That unforgettable anchorage. The unexpected adventure. The people you met along the way. Or simply those magical moments afloat that stay with you long after you have returned to shore.

2026 Log Competition is now open for members. Take part and celebrate your adventures, experiences and stories that make cruising so special.

From weekend escapes to extended voyages, family adventures to small-boat cruising, there's a category for everyone - including for photography, video, young sailors and first-time entries.

Whether you have cruised thousands of miles, crossed oceans or enjoyed adventures closer to home, every experience has a story to share and we would love to hear yours.

📅 Entries are open now and close on 31 December 2026

Discover the categories and how to enter🔗www.theca.org.uk/library/logcomp

📷Image: © Mark Sweetnam won the Lacey Trophy in 2025 for his log, Two Summers in Norway

09/10/2026

🚤 Where will your cruising adventures take you in 2027? ⛵

From picturesque canals to charming waterside villages, let European Inland Waterways 2027 Calendar inspire your next voyage!

📅 Featuring 14 stunning photographs from France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, plus handy public holiday dates to help with your cruising plans.

🎁 The perfect festive gift for inland waterways enthusiasts – or a little treat for yourself!

Take a peek and find out how to order yours 👇
www.theca.org.uk/news/2027-eiw-calendar

08/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to CA member Richard Malthouse, winner of our Big Summer Prize Draw 2026!

Richard has won a fantastic £2,500 custom-made mattress package, courtesy of Ship Shape Bedding.

Find out more 👉 www.theca.org.uk/news/2026-big-summer-prize-draw-winner

06/10/2026

Thanks to All At Sea for supporting the Lobster Pot Campaign - plus read about our 20% off membership offers.

Read on and turn to page 27 of October's edition👉www.allatsea.co.uk/back-issues/all-at-sea-october-2026/

05/10/2026

Did you know you can subscribe to a curated edition of Cruising magazine.

Receive a quarterly snapshot of the latest cruising knowledge, events and expertise from across - plus our monthly newsletter.

Next edition coming soon! Subscribe now👉 www.theca.org.uk/join/cruising-magazine

04/10/2026

📅 A busy week ahead with and you are invited📅
We’ve got a great range of events coming up this week - from practical cruising talks and expert insights to sociable gatherings.

Even better, most of this week’s events are open to all. Take a look at what’s on and book your place - we’d love to see you there:
7 Oct - The Ugly, the Bad and the Good / In person + Zoom*
8 Oct - Crewing Service / In person*
8 Oct - To and from the Mediterranean via the inland waterways of France / FREE to all on Zoom
8 Oct - What happens when the iron topsail blows out / In person
10 Oct - RYA World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course / In person
10 Oct - Stars to Steer By / In person

Find out more and book👉www.theca.org.uk/events/all

*Members only

03/10/2026

📸 Show us your cruising through your lens! 2026 Photo Competition is OPEN! 📸

From spectacular anchorages and memorable passages to wildlife encounters, sunsets, harbour scenes and the unexpected moments that make cruising special - we want to see the images that capture members’ cruising adventures.

Open to CA members, you can enter multiple photographs showcasing cruising experiences on the water and ashore.

And we are delighted to welcome Paul Wyeth as our judge, returning for his fifth year of judging the Photo Competition.

So, whether you have captured an unforgettable view, a special moment with your crew or simply a scene that made you stop and reach for your camera - it’s time to share it!

Enter the 2026 CA Photo Competition 👉 www.theca.org.uk/news/2026-photo-comp-launch

© www.pwpictures.com

CruiseExploreConnect

02/10/2026

📽️We are delighted to have sailor and YouTuber Morgan Cole helping us spread the word about our Lobster Pot Campaign and its message Marked Gear = Safe Gear📽️

Watch the video, share it with your sailing friends and help spread the word👉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG_gFLu5_Ck&t=473s

A huge thank you to Morgan for helping us reach more of the marine community.

You too can help build the evidence for change, by reporting sightings of poorly marked static fishing gear and any entanglements through the RYA Fishing Gear Incident Reporting Form 👉www.rya.org.uk/water-safety/fishing-gear-incident-reporting-form

Find out more about the Lobster Pot Campaign👉 www.theca.org.uk/lobster-pot-campaign

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01/10/2026

Missed us at Southampton Boat Show? The show may be over, but there’s still time to take advantage of our special first year membership offers, available until 31 October 2026.
💙 Save 20% on Full Membership – just £138 for the year by Direct Debit or recurring card payment
💷 New pay-monthly option – just £11.50 a month by Direct Debit

Discover our membership offers 👉www.theca.org.uk/news/sibs2026-update-3

And a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us at the show. Whether you joined the CA, came to us for advice or cruising inspiration, or simply called in for a chat, it was great to meet you! Catch up on what happened👉www.theca.org.uk/news/sibs2026-update-4

We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we did – and we look forward to helping you Cruise. Explore. Connect. wherever your next adventure takes you.

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