Lack of moorings pushes up demand for smaller boats

Fernando Larunbe, president of Spain's sailing clubs association, says: "The biggest problem in the Balearics continues to be the lack of moorings. While the number of people who want to sail has increased exponentially, ports are still limited to an unchanged number of moorings."

The lack of moorings, an increased interest in sailing and an attitude that favours shared use all explain the rise of the sailing clubs. "They have a great future," Larunbe believes. These clubs offer a fleet of boats in exchange for a subscription and without having to worry about maintenance, mooring or insurance.