CA Matters
LD Lines to cease ferry service
Crossing the channel by ferry this summer?
Ferry company LD Lines are to terminate the Dover Bouloagne ferry service from the 5th September. If you have a booking with the company after this date they will contact you to arrange an alternative.
Southampton Boat Show
date:
Fri, 10/09/2010 - 09:00 - Sun, 19/09/2010 - 17:00place:
SouthamptonThe Cruising Association at the Southampton Boat Show 2010-08-03
The Southampton boat show is taking place this year between Friday 10th and Sunday 19th September. We have a brilliant position at the entrance to Solent Hall, stand J059. As always, we would be delighted to see any members and their guests – please come and see us.The Rope Shack
The
Launch of Lancelin ropes in the UK through the Rope Shack
The Rope-Shack, set up by a fellow CA member, is a new internet store which specialises in ropes for every sort of boat, from hi-spec world-girdling racing yachts to the family dinghy, and everything in-between. The renowned European rope manufacturer, well known in professional circles – Corderie Henri LANCELIN - is making available its full range of marine ropes to this new online store. We are delighted that The Rope Shack will be offering all their products to CA members at a discount of 10%.
The people running this on-line store are active sailors, on both dinghies and yachts, who realised that their requirements were not being met by the current on-line chandlers. As a result, the Rope Shack only stocks products that the staff is confident are the best in the field. Whatever your rope requirements they will be able to supply the ideal product, or suggest where you will be able to get it. They also search out selected other products which, in their view, are the best on the market.
As well as the 10% discount for all CA members, for the months of August and September 500ml of Teak Cleaner Free with all orders over £125.00
In order to take full advantage of this discount, members need to log on to www.cruising.org.uk and sign in to MyCA using their username and password. They can then go to the discounts page, where you will find a link to the dedicated CA members’ online shop.
If any CA member knows of a new product on the market that you feel fits in with the ethos of the Rope Shack, then please let them know, and they may be able to provide it at a discount to CA members.
CA Archive
The Cruising Association was founded in 1908. Here is the story of its foundation. There are extensive records and artefacts from the entire history of the Association held in our information centre.
By 1920, the CA had achieved much of the structure it has today, with a President and other officers together a council with honorary positions performing most of the office work and eventually after the second world war a paid secretariat. The lists of past office holders below are ordered from the present to the past.
- Presidents and Vice-Presidents
- Council members (to 1980)
- Honorary Officers (to 1970)
- Honorary Members and Cadets (to 1975)
- Past Secretariat
Like most clubs, we reward the endeavours of members. Here are the past winners of our
Don Street DVD's Available
The Cruising Association has a special offer on DVD's from the legendary Don Street Jnr. Visit our online shop to purchase the DVD's at a discounted rate, 15% off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please click on any of the questions to get the answer.
Questions about the Cruising Association
What is the Cruising Association?
The Cruising Association is an international organisation of
Cruising yachtsmen and women, under sail or power.
Where are you based?
We are truly international, with over 200 representatives across
the world.
Wherever you are planning to sail, one of our 3,500 members has been there and is ready to help you.
We have Sea Area Sections covering the Med, Baltic, European Inland Waterways and Blue Water, eleven UK Sections hosting their own events and rallies around the country.
We also have a Central London HQ, which houses our Library and offices, and has a bar and restaurant and very good value cabins for the use of members.
Wherever you are planning to sail, one of our 3,500 members has been there and is ready to help you.
We have Sea Area Sections covering the Med, Baltic, European Inland Waterways and Blue Water, eleven UK Sections hosting their own events and rallies around the country.
We also have a Central London HQ, which houses our Library and offices, and has a bar and restaurant and very good value cabins for the use of members.
Who can join?
Any adult. You do not need to own a boat or have any sailing
qualifications. To join, click here.
So, what’s it going to cost?
The basic subscription fee for a UK member is
£126 (cash) or £118 (direct debit).
A partner membership costs £31.50 (cash) or £28.50 (direct debit).
If you are resident overseas for 12 months of the year, the subscription rate is £61 and £19.50 for a partner.
If you are under 25 years of age, a Young Membership costs only £27 (cash) or £24 (direct debit).
A partner membership costs £31.50 (cash) or £28.50 (direct debit).
If you are resident overseas for 12 months of the year, the subscription rate is £61 and £19.50 for a partner.
If you are under 25 years of age, a Young Membership costs only £27 (cash) or £24 (direct debit).
How to I get a permit to fly a defaced blue
ensign?
If you are a member and own a boat, then you can
fly a Cruising Association ensign.
You need to fill in a form and return it to us.
The permit lasts for five years.
You need to fill in a form and return it to us.
The permit lasts for five years.
Questions about the website
I’m a member, why can’t I log in?
If you joined in the last year or so, you should
have been automatically signed up to MyCA, the member’s only section of
the website.
You will have been sent your log in details in an email when you joined.
If you cannot find this, or can't remember your password, click on "Request new password" on the left-hand side of the window at www.cruising.org.uk and enter your email address. You will then be sent a once-only opportunity to log in which will tell you your user name and allow you to set your password to whatever you want.
If you have never been given log in details, you can create your own account. To do this, click “create account” under the log in button on the left of the home page. To create an account you will need to enter a user name (please use the format Firstname Lastname) and the email address that we have registered for you in the database. If you need help, or think we have the wrong email address for you, please call us on 020 7525 2828 during office hours or email office@cruising.org.uk.
You will have been sent your log in details in an email when you joined.
If you cannot find this, or can't remember your password, click on "Request new password" on the left-hand side of the window at www.cruising.org.uk and enter your email address. You will then be sent a once-only opportunity to log in which will tell you your user name and allow you to set your password to whatever you want.
If you have never been given log in details, you can create your own account. To do this, click “create account” under the log in button on the left of the home page. To create an account you will need to enter a user name (please use the format Firstname Lastname) and the email address that we have registered for you in the database. If you need help, or think we have the wrong email address for you, please call us on 020 7525 2828 during office hours or email office@cruising.org.uk.
I’ve forgotten my Password, what do I do?
I can’t see the forums, what do I do?
How do I submit a cruising report?
How do update my boat details?
London
I’m coming to London, how do I book a cabin?
I’m coming to London Limehouse, can I book a
berth in the marina?
When is the library open?
Courses
Do you run RYA courses?
Yes
Do your run practical courses?
No
Courses
Where can I buy the Cruising Almanac?
How do I claim my second year tide tables?
How do I claim my CA Member’s discount from
Imray?
Application form
Please use this form to apply for membership. Note that address data prefaced ¶ will be published in the Year book unless you opt otherwise. Data prefaced * is required. Any data that you submit will be sent securely to the CA Website.
How to use this form
Fill in your details below. Be sure to include your full postal
address and select the appropriate Payment Method.
If applying for young member grade, please give your date of birth.
You will then be passed to the checkout to select means of payment.
Note that if you want to take advantage of the reduced rates for direct
debit, it is still possible to pay your first subscription via a credit
card and return the direct debit form later. Confirmation of your
membership is subject to review by the appropriate committee which may
take a little time. If for any reason you are not elected, your
subscription will be returned.
I hereby apply to become a member of the Cruising Association and agree, if elected by Council, to abide by the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Regulations.
Membership Secretary,
CA House,
1 Northey Street,
London E14 8BT
Telephone: 020-7537 2828
Fax: 020-7537 2266
2010 Rallies
Below are the rallies planned by different sections of the Cruising Associaton this summer. In some cases these are already over-subscribed, so please check on the details using the links provided.
| Dates |
Venue | Section page |
| 1-3 May |
River Orwell |
Suffolk, Essex, Kent |
| 8-9 May |
Brixham | Lyme Bay |
| 8-9 May |
Cowes | Solent |
| 29-31 May |
River Crouch |
Essex, Suffolk, Kent |
| 5-9 July |
Helsinki | |
| 28-30 August |
Kent Section meet |
Kent |
| 10-26 September |
Crete cruise in Company | Mediterranean |
| 25-26 September |
Dartmouth |
Lyme Bay |
| 25-26 September |
Beaulieu River | Solent |
Since the Crete rally is already over-subscribed, we draw your attention to the 2011 Istanbul Cruise in company which has recently been announced.
