Shock verdict: Boat owners not eligible for Returned Goods Relief
Recreational boat owners, established in the UK, who lawfully purchased and kept their boat in the EU at the...
Cruising Association (CA) news
Latest marine news from the Cruising Association about its work with orca sinking boats. Plus new campaigns, strategies and information about Returned Goods Relief, VAT changes, cruising in EU and visas, and red/white diesel.
Second boat sinks after ‘interaction’ with orcas
Four crew members have been rescued after their boat was reportedly attacked by orcas (1 November 22). The incident...
Orca interactions need reporting, says Cruising Association
The Cruising Association (CA) and Groupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (GTOA) have partnered to launch a new online orca reporting...
Cruising Association issues guidance for visiting France
The Cruising Association says that the entire process for checking into and out of France for leisure cruisers remains...
New video launches for Cowes Week first timers
Ahead of the second year of the new Club Cruiser Class at Cowes Week, the Cruising Association (CA) and...
UK based cruising community benefits from VAT changes
The Cruising Association has announced that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has followed through its proposed positive change to...
Cruising Association elects new president
Derek Lumb has been elected as president of the Cruising Association (CA) at its recent annual general meeting at...
CA appoints new press and PR manager
The Cruising Association has appointed Luissa Smith as its new press and PR Manager. Smith replaces Peta Stuart Hunt,...
Greek Customs acknowledges rights of UK yachts to retain EU VAT status
Following a complaint to the European Union (EU) by the Cruising Association (CA) on the VAT Status of UK yachts in...
Success for CA in EU visa campaign
The Cruising Association’s (CA) Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) has been in discussion with the EU over the...
Double VAT for extended cruises, warns Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
In a letter published in The Times, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, patron of the Cruising Association (CA), has highlighted the...
