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Sailing to grow in Scotland A
ccording to new research published in the ‘Sailing Tourism in Scotland’ report, sailing tourism is worth
£130 million to Scotland’s economy and supports 2,700 jobs across Scotland’s four main sailing areas – the Clyde, West, North and East Coasts. The report goes on to identify the potential of a further increase of £36.9 million to a worth of £167.1 million over the next seven years, a rise of 28%. The report outlines the potential for growth and opportunities for private and public investment in critical infrastructure developments to meet growing demand, whilst also making more areas of Scottish sailing waters accessible to cruising yachts. Part of the multi-million potential is in recognising the increase of visiting non-Scottish boat-owners choosing to berth their vessels in Scotland. In 2016, non-Scottish sailors contributed almost £39 million of the £130 million that sailing brought into Scotland, an increase of 24% since 2009. There are currently 15,700 berths available for sailors across Scotland, up from 12,600 in 2009. With berth occupancy at 95%, a further 3,000
Largs Yacht Haven, which won the UK Coastal Marina of the Year Award (over 250 berths) for 2017.
berths could potentially be added over the next seven years to continue the growth of the sailing industry. Although the focus remains on the West Coast where the majority of the sector’s activities take place, key developments on the East Coast in
The Forth and The Tay will be vital to attract a European market. Alan Rankin, Marine Tourism Project Manager, said: “The numbers speak for themselves, Scotland is an in-demand sailing destination. To maintain the growth there is a vital need for further
investment in facilities around visitor pontoons, moorings and shoreside infrastructure. Get this right and the customer experience will continue to improve, so attracting more visitors, and sailing can play an even bigger role in Scotland’s tourism economy”.
Metalu to distribute Dura products
Continuing its expansion into Europe, Dura Composites Ltd has announced the appointment of Metalu as its exclusive French marine product distributor. With over 40 years of technical and maritime experience, Metalu’s staff are experts in the design, manufacture and installation of marine systems, including fixed and floating pontoons, marinas, gangways and footbridges. Metalu joins Dura Composites’
established network of exclusive distribution partners in Europe and the Middle East and will be focussed on developing new markets in France for Dura’s popular Dura Grating GRP marina grating and Ultra Deck composite timber decking.
fertile market for growth for Dura Composites”. Gilles Pelle, Metalu’s President,
The French marine market (with
over 800,000 registered boat parks), is one of the biggest and busiest in Europe and is known for its ability to move with the times. With a reputation for innovation, Dura Composites is ideally placed to work with Metalu to provide a wide range of cost-effective and low maintenance composite alternatives to traditional materials, which will stand the test of time in challenging marine
environments. Commenting on the new
agreement, Stuart Burns, Managing Director of Dura Composites, said: “We are delighted to welcome Metalu on board as our exclusive French marine product distributor. They are an industry expert with a strong reputation and an established network of contacts and we are extremely confident that with Metalu representing us, France will prove to be a
added: “The quality and range of Dura Composites’ products are second to none and we are sure they will prove popular with our extensive network of customers. Our specialised engineering department is equipped with the latest design and calculation software, enabling us to design any type of dock system for any site configuration. What attracted us about Dura Composites’ products was their versatility and durability in a wide range of applications, as well as their attractive appearance. We look forward to driving new business with Dura Composites in the coming year”.
DECEMBER 2016 • MARINA EURO-REPORT
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