Spanish Recreational Boat Registrations Rise 7% Through September
Spanish recreational boat registrations rose 7% in the first nine months of 2026, with motorboats leading the market and craft up to six metres …
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Italian Nautical Tourism Valued at €5.7 Billion as Industry Calls for Infrastructure
Italian marine associations have called for stronger infrastructure and marina services as new analysis values nautical tourism at €5.7 billion.
RYA Scotland and Scottish Student Sport Announce New Partnership to Support Student Sailing
RYA Scotland and Scottish Student Sport Announce New Partnership to Support Student Sailing is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters …
RYA Scotland welcome uplift to sport funding in Scotland
RYA Scotland welcome uplift to sport funding in Scotland is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
Gavin Watson on the Future of Sailing in Northern Ireland | RYA NI
Gavin Watson on the Future of Sailing in Northern Ireland | RYA NI is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters …
Merle Nieuwland named Welsh Young Sailor of the Year
Merle Nieuwland named Welsh Young Sailor of the Year is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
RYA warns Water Reform White Paper falls short on public health protections
RYA warns Water Reform White Paper falls short on public health protections is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and …
Water Minister urged to embed stronger protection in Water Reform Bill
Water Minister urged to embed stronger protection in Water Reform Bill is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
RYA Reflections on Water celebrates first year
RYA Reflections on Water celebrates first year is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
Develop your skills and activities afloat with Welsh Sailing
Develop your skills and activities afloat with Welsh Sailing is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
RYA Scotland Welcomes New Board Members: Laura Webb and Glenn Porter
RYA Scotland Welcomes New Board Members: Laura Webb and Glenn Porter is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters and owners.
MPs and Clean Water Sports Alliance call for faster action on water pollution
MPs and Clean Water Sports Alliance call for faster action on water pollution is reviewed by LBG for its practical relevance to recreational boaters …
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