The CBYA policy is to use our website as a platform to bring interesting opportunities to the notice of our members. The “Useful Links” page is the chosen interface. See https://cbya.org/useful-links/ The organisations promoted on this page have either made…
If you are an approved TOM skipper you can sail TOM sailing yachts at the Real Club Náutico de Calpe, and take responsibility to act as skipper. To become approved:- You must be a paid-up member of the CBYA You…
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“We’re not invincible, and this race is dangerous“ – Sam Davies – Vendee Globe – Volvo Ocean Race Hear Sam’s journey to the Vendee Globe 2020, including her triumphant 4th place finish in the 2008/2009 Vendee Globe and Skippering the…
The CBYA has a new RCNC-approved TOMs skipper. Dave Reid finally took his test with Antonio (RCNC Sailing Director) on Saturday 1 February….and passed! Many thanks to Richard Evett for helping out as crew during the test. Well done Dave!…
The CBYA Day Charter on Monday 27th January was the first one of 2020, and it turned out to be another excellent day of sailing, with good company, good weather and GREAT winds! The complete crew list was: Alan Mason…
TOMs “Ladder” Competition – collect points to win prizes! We are starting a new TOMs Ladder program for 2020. The Ladder has been introduced to increase participation, improve skills, encourage everyone to have the opportunity to skipper (not just the approved…
Storm Gloria brought us a 7 metre storm surge and winds up to 135 kph! Lots of damage to property and facilities on the Costa Blanca, particularly in Jávea. The CBYA Dinghies stored on the beach at El Portet, Moraira,…
Celestial Navigation, the Easy Way! Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were making an ocean passage, way offshore and out of sight of land, and all of your electrics failed? No GPS. No chart plotter. Nothing! Would…
Don’t forget that the CBYA has a library of nautical books that are available on loan to members!! It can be accessed by clicking HERE Here are some of the books that we currently hold:-
