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VI Spanish Nautical Clubs Symposium: Nautical Tourism as a Catalyst for Sports and Social Boating
The most important gathering of the Spanish nautical sector From October 2nd to 4th, the VI National Symposium of Nautical Clubs was held in Sanxenxo (Galicia), organized by CEACNA in collaboration with ASNAUGA. An event that brought together 181 professionals from the sector to debate the present and future of recreational boating in Spain. Over three intense days, experts, government bodies, nautical club managers, and sector representatives addressed the most important challenges: legislation, sustainability, port management, social boating, sports training, and decarbonization.
October 5, 2025
Official Closing of the 6th National Nautical Clubs Symposium
The Minister of the Sea of the Xunta de Galicia closed the 6th National Nautical Clubs Symposium with a speech that made clear Galicia’s commitment to the nautical sector and the blue economy. After two intense days of debate in Sanxenxo, the time came for farewell with a clear message: Galicia is now the home of all nautical clubs.
October 4, 2025
Symposium Conclusions - Nautical clubs essential for social boating
The closing of the nautical clubs symposium in Sanxenxo left interesting debates and some clear conclusions on the table. The presidents of the regional associations shared their visions in a quick round of questions and answers that touched on all the hot topics of the sector.
October 4, 2025
Decarbonization in sports boating
An interesting talk was offered on decarbonization in the nautical sector. Although the main focus is on the merchant navy, many of the concepts and solutions are perfectly applicable to sports boating.
October 4, 2025
Social boating as identity, challenges and future
One of the hottest topics in the sector was put on the table: can traditional yacht clubs survive against the economic power of private marinas?
October 4, 2025
The membership model, does it have a future? New users of nautical services
Three executives from Mediterranean clubs shared their experiences and visions about the future of the traditional nautical membership model, offering diverse perspectives on how to adapt to new social demands without losing the associative essence.
October 3, 2025
Training in sports boating in Spain. Technical sports personnel issues
Sports nautical training in Spain is undergoing an important transformation. What was once a sector dominated by love for sailing and summer jobs is now becoming a regulated profession with clear requirements.
October 3, 2025
Nautical tourism in Galicia: Administration experience
In this presentation, it was shared how public administrations are promoting nautical tourism in Galicia.
October 3, 2025
Sports as a Catalyst for Nautical Tourism. Nautical Clubs and Grassroots Sports (Roundtable)
A roundtable was held on sports as a driver of nautical tourism.
October 3, 2025
Quality, Sustainability and Environment
This roundtable brought together experts and club representatives to discuss quality, sustainability and environment in the nautical sector.
October 3, 2025