Yachting and other water-based recreational activities experienced a big change since Covid


Covid and the war in Ukraine changed the world. It also effects the entire water sports industry: yachting, marinas, surfing and other water-based recreational activities. Before Covid, countries with a strong nautical history, such as the Netherlands and the UK, experienced drops in the number of boats.


Yachting development in the Netherlands in 2030, 2040 and 2050


As part of its national effort to conduct a market and capacity analysis for its waterways, the Netherlands governmental agency “Rijkswaterstaat” (National Water Board) has engaged WA Yachting Consultants to produce a projection for the growth of recreational water sports in 2030, 2040 and 2050.


Converting Amsterdam's Canal Cruises to Electric


Amsterdam's canal cruises are very popular year round. Approximately 3 million tourists take Amsterdam's 237 registered canal cruises annually. Amsterdam is considering converting all of its canal cruises to electric.



Quick Scan Jeju Island, South Korea

WA Yachting Consultants was invited in 2022 to come to Jeju Island in South Korea and deliver a Quick Scan of the marine tourism industry opportunities. Jeju Island is a famous tourism destination with, before Corona, about 15 million tourists per year.


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