The following received from the Cruising Association which I'm posting here for your interest.

I have previously attended a CA seminar on the subject of the 'Mast up Route' through Holland's waterways which was very informative so I can vouch for the professional presentations and useful content of the sessions they put on.

Message follows:

'Dear Boat Owner Association

I am pleased to share with you that the Cruising Association has extended our Southampton International Boat Show membership discount. New members can enjoy 20% off their first year until midnight on Sunday 13 October, using code SIBS2024. This brings membership down to just £130 for up to two household members when paying by Direct Debit. New members can join at www.theca.org.uk/join.

The CA is committed to delivering exceptional value, enhancing the cruising experience and providing a broad range of member benefits. This ongoing discount is one of the ways we support the cruising community and provide access to our extensive services. I hope this discount will encourage your members to join our vibrant community and take advantage of all that CA membership has to offer.

Additionally, we invite your members to attend our upcoming one-day seminars at CA House, London:

20 October - Blue Water Seminar: Crossing the Atlantic & Where to go after the Caribbean (also via Zoom)
23 November - Germany and Poland Information Day
30 November - Beginning in Biscay
25 January - Channel Section Seminar
26 January - Your First Channel Crossing Seminar
1 March 2025 - European Inland Waterways Section Seminar

The CA also has a weekly event programme which runs from October to April, which can be viewed at www.theca.org.uk/calendar. Many of these talks are open to non-members too.

I would appreciate it if you could share these opportunities with your members.

Thank you for your support.

Yours sincerely,

Lucy Gray
Chief Operating Officer
Cruising Association

Message Ends....

Best wishes
Hon Sec