The Cruising Club of America (CCA) installed new flag officers and governors at its annual meeting in March. A. Chace Anderson of Vero Beach, Florida, and Cleveland, Ohio, took the helm as Commodore of the Club, succeeding John “Jay” Gowell, of Jamestown, R.I.
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More than 50 years of no-frills ocean voyaging earn Pete Hill the prestigious, 102-year-old Blue Water Medal.
Read more- The Cruising Club of America presented its annual awards to U.S. and international sailors last weekend in New York City Read more
Our 2024 Blue Water Medal is awarded to Leiv Poncet. This award, and five others, highlight exceptional records of achievement. Extraordinary high-latitude cruising voyages are a common thread among these sailors who have completed circumnavigations and other rigorous bluewater passages, provided technical and design innovation for others, and contributed throughout the sailing community. Read more
Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation Publishes New Pacific Crossing Guide with CCA Help
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The CCA was well represented in this year’s Pacific Cup. Not only were several members on the PacCup Board, many boats were skipped or crewed by CCA members as well. The question is, now that we have at least 65 new people that are qualified to join CCA how will we recruit? Read more
We're proud of our longstanding role in organizing the iconic Newport-Bermuda race. Between wandering currents and variable winds, this passage can be wickedly complex to transit, much less race. Our entrants are likely feverishly preparing and planning their boats and race strategy.
Read moreJohn “Jay” Gowell and Chace Anderson elected Commodore and Vice-Commodore of 102-year-old sailing club
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Wear the jacket that's right for the situation, and use a tether when it's riskier. Read more
(NEW YORK, March 12, 2023)—The 2023 Cruising Club of America (CCA) awards ceremony was held at the New York Yacht Club on Friday, March 1, highlighted by the presentation of the Blue Water Medal to solo round-the-world sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer. The prestigious Medal was first awarded by the CCA at the Club’s first annual meeting in 1923.
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