The month of June was very intensive when it comes to news from the sector. To start with, the latest edition of the Superyacht Cup offered a wonderful display of the best superyachts in action, apart from making Palma the focal point of international yachting for a few days. On the other hand, we had a meeting with the local government and other entities to push forward the implementation of a quality nautical training on our islands. At national level, we are drafting a report with ANEN about starting a collective agreement for the recreational nautical sector in Spain.
Palma Superyacht Cup 2014 took place from 18th to 21st of June in the bay of Palma. 26 sailing yachts between 24 and 50 meters of length battled for the seasoned trophy which has been disputed in our waters for 15 years already. Further than the sport, the SYC brings an added value to our islands which is difficult to quantify. On one hand, it attracts large yachts that require maintenance and repairs before and after the competition, benefiting the local businesses. The sailors and other professionals that come to the event make good use of the abundant supply of hotels, restaurants and entertainment of our islands. For the local residents and sailing enthusiasts it is a great opportunity to get a close look at these majestic yachts. Even more so thanks to the lookout terrace on top the new Moll Vell building, which offers a unique view over the port. Additionally, the Superyacht Cup boosts the nautical tourism, as it efficiently introduces for many people the unique opportunities for recreational yachting in the archipelago.
We have been working for a few weeks already on a draft for a study that will serve as a starting point for a creation of a collective agreement for the workers of the recreational nautical sector in Spain. As a basis for the study, ANEN carried out a nationwide survey last month, in which many of us participated. The collected information will allow an “x-ray” of the sector to be made in order to find out the different necessities to be taken into account when composing the future collective agreement. We would like to emphasize how important it is for our sector to have our own collective agreement, as it will help us to be recognized as an industrial sector in our own right. We will keep you informed on the progress.
Another issue that has kept us busy at AENIB this month is the future introduction of system of quality nautical training on our islands. For this reason we are having meetings with various representatives of the local government, including the director general of the Ports and Airports, Antonio Deudero. As this complex project is still in its infancy, we have not much to divulge, but be assured that we will keep you informed on the progress, as always.
Last but not least, I would like to remind you that next Tuesday on the 8th of July at 18.00 hrs we will have an EU Group meeting at the premises of e3 in Portals. The meeting will be open for all the english speaking members of our association who wish to participate, as well as for any other local nautical entrepreneur who would like to find out more about the important work that AENIB carries out. We wish you all welcome! And don´t hesitate to invite along any others who might be interested in joining in.
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