Congratulations to all our new members elected on March 19th. Click on a name for more information:
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New Zealand Cruise Photos
Oh they are having a good time. See the posted pictures on our photo gallery
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New Officers Elected for 2018
At the general membership meeting, the following were elected
OFFICERS
- Commodore: W. Bradford Willauer
- Vice Commodore: J.W. Robert Medland
- Secretary: Christopher L. Otorowski
- Treasurer: Peter L. Chandler
- Historian: John F. Towle
GOVERNORS
Terms expiring 2021:'
- Wilson Fitt (BDO)
- Peter A. Darbee (SAF)
- Charles S. Willauer (BOS)
Terms expiring 2019:
- James M. Morgan (SOC)
- G. Waddy...
Newport Bermuda Race Preview
Read all about the next edition of this classic race. And the races within the race.
Member Stan Honey honored by National Inventors Hall of Fame
How many of us have had our sports viewing by that line superimposed on the screen? Well, thank Stan. He's being honored for that development by the Hall of Fame:
Stan Honey: Sports Broadcast Graphic Enhancements
A pioneer in the field of sports television graphics, Stan Honey has transformed the viewing experience of millions of sports fans. Honey and his team created the Virtual Yellow 1st & Ten® line— which has been hailed as one of the most important developments in the history of sports broadcast technology. Work conducted by Honey and his team led...
2017 Award Recipients
Webb Chiles (Hilton Head, S.C./Evanston, Ill), Rich Wilson (Boston, Mass.) and Jessica Watson (Buderim, Queensland, Australia) are among our 2017 award recipients selected for outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing and the history of yachting. The awards will be presented at our annual Awards Dinner in New York on March 2, 2018.
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Ski Gam Pix Posted
Another great CCA event is in the books and on the web. Sometimes the water over which we glide so gracefully is frozen!
Latest GAM posted
Read all about it. Azores Cruise, Fall Meeting, the great Tie debate, and more.
RESOLVING TO MAKE 2018 SAFER
Teamwork and Preparedness Emphasized in
Cruising Club of America’s Safety for Cruising Couples Seminars
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 4, 2018) – With the season for making resolutions in full force, we know it would be hard to find a sailor who hasn’t included “spend more time on the water” on their 2018 to-do list. Among the 1300-strong membership of the all-volunteer Cruising Club of America (CCA), the number one resolution is to help those like-minded boaters make 2018 their safest year on the water. As an...
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Weather Seminar at MITAGS (Maryland)
February 10 will see an all-day weather seminar for distance sailors. Member Frank Bohlen has organized a top-rate seminar to serve the needs of our sailing public. Click for more information.
Safety at Sea Seminars: CCA, STC, MTAM, Others
For those racing offshore or planning a coastal or offshore voyage, Safety at Sea seminars, particularly those with the Hands-on section, can be valuable additions to your seamanship and safety arsenal, and are required for many races. Several organizations are offering thes highly recommended classes:
- Recently, the...
Lessons from a Life of Cruising
Lin Pardey has been kind enough to share her reflections on a wonderful career on the water.
New Members Elected
Congratulations to all our new members elected on November 4th. Click on a name for more information:
Bras d'Or
Ben Garvey
David Walter Stanfield
John van-Schalkwyk
Boston
Thomas J. Babbitt...
Safety at the Academy
MTAM will be presenting a dual-track pair of seminars. Cruisers take a cruisers' safety seminar, and racers get a World-Sailing qualified advanced safety seminar. March 24 2018 at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. See all information at http://mtam.org/events/
Safety for Cruising Couples: New site and Video
One of CCA's fresh offering to sailors of all stripes is our "Safety for Cruising Couples" program. A new video and streamlined book ordering system are now available to help advance these programs. More importantly, CCA members and others are encouraged to work with their local organizations to present these programs. Ample support is available from the course organizers. Register your interest on the "Safety for Cruising Couples"...
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