The companies specialized in areas such as the Canary Islands or the Balearic Islands and in general in the Mediterranean area have proliferated and offer attractive packages and at reasonable prices. This is the case of THE YACHT CHARTER SERVICE COMPANY based in Mallorca and Ibiza, and which has among its products something as suggestive as the charter of this splendid Catamaran Sunreef 62. Its website http: / / www.charter-yachts.es /

The rental of a boat between a group of friends or with family to spend the holidays is a way of winning people. Very developed in other countries, the nautical charter has become a trend increasingly called for by the great possibilities it offers. In this line, the sector has grown by 47.5% in Spain between the seasons of 2014 and 2015, according to the National Association of Nautical Companies, ANEN. Sailing in a catamaran on the Costa Brava or a sailing boat on the Balearic Islands are some of its many options. Prices are affordable and destinations, without borders.

According to experts, this significant increase is due in part to the crisis, but also to the fact that nautical culture is improving and this means that the charter is an increasingly popular option. In general, the future of the sector is seen with optimism, provided it is more economical and advantageous to rent than to buy a boat. For example, the rental price of a sailing boat of about 10 m long for 6 people in the Mediterranean costs about 2,000 euros per week in high season. If no degree is available, it is necessary to add about €1,000 to hire a pattern, "a very recommended aspect for fans who, while having the title of" Patron de Embarcación "(PER), are not experienced sailors," says the director of Itacadventure and exhibitor of the Barcelona Nautical Hall, Roger Falgàs.

The managing director of Motyvel Yacht Charter and also exhibitor of the competition, Luis Mas, explains that "groups of friends and families are the main users of this nautical modality that use one or two weeks a year, as well as weekends." The average length sailboats without a pattern are the preferred boats and the Balearic Islands and the Costa Brava the most requested destinations, Falgàs and Mas match. "Despite being a very seasonal market, we see a trend towards increased demand between the months of the majority - June and September - October," Mas concludes.

The largest and most varied commercial platform

The International Nautical Salon of Barcelona will show from 12 to 14 October in Port Vell the largest and most complete commercial offer of Spain in sports and recreational nautical: sailboats, yachts, catamarans, menorquins, boats, pneumatic, cruise or fishing boats, as well as all kinds of nautical products and services that include from the charter to sports ports, electronics, engines, paintings, sailing, trailers, fishing and diving, as well as small boats.

Organized by Fira de Barcelona with the collaboration of ANEN, the Barcelona Nautical Hall is the most important in Spain and the only one in our country that has the recognition of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO).