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Welcome CRUISING ASSOCIATION TO THE
Expanding the horizons of cruising sailors since 1908 SAIL | POWER | OCEAN, COASTAL & INLAND WATERWAY
www.cruising.org.uk
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Expanding your horizons About the Cruising Association CA PATRON Sir Robin Knox Johnston CBE
“Sharing of information has been the lifeblood of the CA since its inception in 1908 and with thousands of members reporting on their experiences, the CA is an invaluable cruising resource and network to join.
With more than 4,000 members around the globe, the Cruising Association (CA) provides services, information, help and advice to yacht, motorboat and inland waterway cruising sailors worldwide. Founded in 1908, our passion is cruising – whether inland, inshore, offshore or blue water. To find out how you can benefit from CA membership, read on…
Whatever your cruising experience, the CA can help: NEWCOMER? Start with our crewing service; add knowledge through selected RYA training courses (discounted for members) BUILDING EXPERIENCE? Enjoy CA discounts with charter companies for your first trips in charge; cruise in company to reach new destinations BUYING A BOAT? Gain advice on fitting out for cruising, join knowledgable discussion forums, obtain discounts with marine suppliers
Fair winds and following seas to all!”
CRUISING FURTHER AFIELD? Choose new locations from our Cruising Guides; gain up to date advice on rules and regulations; pick up your pilot book corrections; contact our local representatives in hundreds of cruising areas around the world, and talk with members who are already there and doing it.
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How do we do it? Well, we’re an information exchange, fed by volunteer members with the help of a few full time staff. The next two pages explain the detail. In short, we offer:
Cruising information centre Access a wealth of unbiased, expert and exclusive cruising information, advice, guides and reports.
Global cruising community Join our specialist cruising area ‘sections’ at home and abroad. Meet other like-minded cruising sailors, take part in rallies, meets, lectures and social events throughout the summer and winter.
Updates Stay up-to-date with international, national and local regulatory and technical matters with our dedicated Regulations and Technical Services (RATS) team.
PLUS SOME EXTRAS… • Quarterly members ‘Cruising’ magazine
Savings
• Monthly e-newsletters
Make up the cost of your membership with our discount scheme alone! Enjoy specially negotiated worldwide discounts on marina fees, chandlery, boatyards, electronics, courses, holidays, insurance and more!
• Flags and bunting – have the privilege of being allowed to fly a defaced Blue Ensign and CA burgee
Crewing service
• CA Cruising Almanac – discount on our comprehensive Pilot Guide covering coastal areas from Gibraltar to the Baltic
Whether you have your own boat, or are looking to crew someone else’s, our crewing service can help!
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The best source of cruising information CRUISING GUIDES & REPORTS Our cruising guides and reports help you choose where to go; for charter, a new base, or a cruise itinerary. They cover popular cruise areas including the Baltic, Biscay, tidal Europe, inland Europe, Mediterranean, West Atlantic and Brazil.
MyCA
CAPTAIN’S MATE APP FREE to CA members, our app brings you access to the database of hundreds of cruising reports and information submitted by other members. Access cruising information from any location, and submit reports of your own.
INFORMATION CENTRE Our members only website, MyCA, gives members access to our wealth of online information, our cruising communities, discussion forums, events and discount boards.
No matter where you live, the Information Centre is accessible, whether online, mobile, in person or by post. The largest of its kind in the world, it contains a 10,000 volume library, as well as a collection of worldwide charts, books and guides for all your passage planning.
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CRUISING AREA ‘SECTIONS’ Wherever you want to go, a CA member will have been there before, and this combined experience is channeled through our ‘Sections’. Split into two categories, local UK groups and worldwide, our Sections are ideal to gain knowledge, advice and to socialise with other members.
LECTURES, SEMINARS & TRAINING Both the Sections and CA House hold regular lectures and courses during the summer and winter on a wide range of subjects, with guest speakers from the sailing community. For latest events, please visit www.cruising.org.uk/events
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REGULATION & TECHNICAL SERVICES (RATS)
COMBINED KNOWLEDGE Be part of our cruising community and gain access to the knowledge of over 4,000 cruising experts and sailors worldwide.
Stay up-to-date with international, national and local regulation and technical matters through our RATS committee, who protect your freedom to cruise and deal with matters on our members’ behalf. To view the latest issues and further information, visit www.cruising.org.uk/rats
SPECIALIST DISCUSSION FORUMS Whether you need technical advice, practical help or have questions on cruising areas, our forums are the perfect way to get more information. They can be accessed online and by email and cover cruising areas like the Mediterranean, Baltic, Blue Water, Biscay, Northern France, Channel Islands, European Inland Waterways and more!
“An invaluable resource if you are planning a trip somewhere a little different, and the list of local representatives in ports all over the world really is a magic pass” Griff Rhys Jones Comedian, actor & sailing enthusiast
WORLDWIDE LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES Benefit from the support and security of 100s of local representatives located in harbours around the world; on hand for support, knowledge and advice wherever you plan to sail.
JOIN US To find out more about how you can benefit from CA membership contact TELEPHONE +44 (0)20 7537 2828 EMAIL office@cruising.org.uk
www.cruising.org.uk
Vladimir Ivankiv St. Petersburg HLR
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A cruising community ashore and afloat Wherever you’re cruising or plan to cruise, a CA member won’t be far away
UK Sections
Across the UK, throughout Europe’s waterways to the Mediterranean, Baltic and off into Blue Water – wherever you’re cruising, we’ve got it covered.
• East Midlands • Essex • Kent • London • Lyme Bay • Solent
Through our UK and worldwide Sections, online forums and local representatives, the CA has an extensive network connecting our members wherever they are in the world.
Online community Our online discussion forums and email Nets are perfect for information sharing and practical advice, used by over 4,000 members, all ready and willing to help.
Social community Our Sections are the social heart of the CA. Whether in the UK or by cruising area, each Section organises social events such as rallies, meals and lectures throughout the year and are a great way to socialise with other like-minded members. Fly the Cruising Association burgee and find friends wherever you go. PURCHASE YOURS ONLINE AT:
www.cruising.org.uk
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• South West • Suffolk • Thames Valley • Wessex • West Midlands
Cruising Area Sections • Baltic • Biscay • Blue Water • European Inland Waterways
• Mediterranean • Northern France and Channel Islands • North Sea
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Need crew or more experience? The CA Crewing Service If you need crew or want to gain more experience our Crewing Service can help. With details of Crewing Service members always online you are no longer limited by the lack of crew or boat – have fun, meet great people and discover the pleasure of sharing life aboard. FREE for members, and only £20 a year for non-members!
Crew seeking skippers • Open to anyone over 18
“An invaluable source of cruising information, friendship and support in time of need.”
• All abilities, from novice to yachtmaster • Gain experience under sail or power • The world is your oyster!
Skippers seeking crew • Only open to Cruising Association members • Register your details online and find crew to help ease the load and share watches
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Rachel & Paul Chandler Blue water cruising couple & victims of Somali piracy
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Savings Make up the cost of your membership and more with our exclusive member discounts Members of the CA are entitled to specially negotiated discounts on cruising products and services in the UK and worldwide. Our discounts cover everything from fitting out, charters and training, to marina fees, chandlers and insurance worldwide. We only partner with reputable suppliers, recommended by CA members.
Exclusive discounts on… Books and charts • Marina fees • Chandlery • Insurance Boatyards • Fitting out • Training • Clothing and footwear Charter holidays • Plus much, much more!
Discounts worldwide ANTIGUA BELGIUM CROATIA CYPRUS FINLAND
FRANCE GIBRALTAR GREECE IRELAND ITALY
MALDIVES MALTA MOROCCO NORWAY POLAND
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PORTUGAL SLOVENIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWEDEN
SYRIA TURKEY UK
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CA House and Secretariat The CA is a limited company run by a council and a number of committees and groups. The CA has a small Secretariat which runs the day-to-day business of the Association from CA House in London’s Limehouse Basin. The Secretariat are on hand for any support you may require, or a friendly chat!
Clubhouse
Bar opening times
The restaurant and bar at CA House is open every evening during the week and weekends during the summer months (May to October) for CA members.
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS 17:30 – 22:30
Cabins
SATURDAY 12:00 – 22.00
The Cruising Association has five excellent value B&B double cabins available to members for only £35 per night!
SUNDAYS 12:00 – 20:00
CA House, Limehouse Basin
“For anyone nurturing the dream of an ocean voyage there is no better place to take that first step from dream to reality than the Cruising Association.” Jimmy Cornell Three times circumnavigator, best-selling author & founder of the ARC
Information Centre CA House is home to the CA’s Information Centre which contains a 10,000 volume library, as well as a collection of worldwide charts for members to use in cruise planning.
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Joining the Cruising Association So, what is it going to cost?
FREE extra household membership with every UK or overseas subscription!
Annually, about the same as your Sunday paper… and rather less than a weekly glass of wine!
Annual UK Membership* £126 or £118 (direct debit) includes another member of your household FREE.
Annual Overseas Membership* If you are resident overseas for 12 months of the year, the membership subscription is £80.50. Includes another household member FREE.
Young Membership If you are under 25 years of age, a Young Membership costs only £27 or £24 (direct debit).
“I have been a member all my cruising life and the CA and its members remains the best port of call for information, advice and hospitality both afloat and ashore.” Paul Heiney Broadcaster & transatlantic sailor
Annual Crewing Service Membership only
JOINING COULDN’T BE EASIER! Complete and return the application form accompanying this brochure or join online at www.cruising.org.uk
Just £20.
* Plus £10 joining fee except for: Members of The Royal Cruising Club, The Irish Cruising Club, The Clyde Cruising Club, plus holders of The Royal Yachting Association DTp Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate (both theory and practical).
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Whatever your sailing experience, the CA has something to offer
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JOIN US
TODAY AND
EXPAND YOUR
HORIZONS WITH CA MEMBERSHIP
Contact us for more information TELEPHONE +44 (0)20 7537 2828
SKYPE cruisingassociation
EMAIL office@cruising.org.uk
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7537 2828 Fax: +44 (0)20 7537 2266
Email: office@cruising.org.uk Skype: cruisingassociation
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SINCE 1908