For infectious enthusiasm, no one ever beat Bill Nutting. One of the first things he did when Typhoon returned to New York in November 1920 was to propose what would become the Cruising Club of America—established in 1922, with Nutting elected as its first commodore. Read more
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The annual awards presented by The Cruising Club of America include the iconic Blue Water Medal, first awarded 100 years ago. Recipients of five awards are announced, honoring these sailors for completing circumnavigations and other rigorous passages, as well as for exemplary innovation, contribution to the sailing community, and service to the Club itself. Read more
Several of our members were on hand to witness CCA member Sally Honey's induction to the Sailing Hall of Fame.
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Yesterday, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) honored Dr. Kolker with the BoatUS/NWSA Award that annually recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Read more
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Antigua 2024 Cruise - Expressions of Interest/Priority Form available now
We are pleased to announce that the CCA and the NYYC are renewing an old tradition: a crossed burgee winter cruise in the Caribbean. Details are being worked out for the two clubs to cruise together around Antigua, starting Saturday, 9 March, 2024 with an optional follow-on cruise to and around Guadeloupe.
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The 100-year-old Cruising Club of America distributed its annual awards to a cast of international and U.S. ocean sailors, both old and young Read more
Annual awards presented by 100-year-old Cruising Club of America highlight ocean-sailing accomplishments of sailors from Japan to South Africa and the United States Read more
Over 400 members and spouses converged on Newport, R.I., and took over the Newport Harbor Hotel and its marina last September. It was great fun, with some education and meetings sprinkled in every day. Read more- Read more
CCA Guides Committee Co-Chairs Doug Bruce and Wilson Fitt are excited to announce the launch of the CCA’s first DIGITAL cruising guide, the culmination of 2 years of planning and collecting information by over 30 writers,
If you're anywhere nearby the weekend of April 29, stop in at the Connecticut Boat Show. Among the attractions, a lineup of CCA members will be talking on April 30 about the upcoming Bermuda Race!
Whether entered or considering, or just interested in some exciting sailing, this lineup may be time well spent for you.
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The Essex Yacht Club, Essex CT, has announced the running of the 70th Annual Sam Wetherill Trophy Overnight Race to be run on May 20, 2022.
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