Marine Facts & Figures | Set Sail North Ayrshire

In the UK tourism spend related to boating is estimated at just under £2 billion.
Leisure boating supports around 60,000 tourism jobs in the UK.
The marine leisure industry has a similar economic impact to that of golf which is a national priority for Visit Scotland.
There are currently 250,000 yachts in the UK, with around 15,000 berthed in Scottish marinas and harbours.
There are over 2,700 permanent marina berth holders and 2,060 moorings in the Clyde Estuary. The annual spend per permanent boat is around £7,000.
Of the £250million generated in Scotland, it is estimated around £80 million is based on the Clyde, with £40million of this directly generated by yachts visiting or berthed on the Clyde.

In the last ten years there has been an increase in English boats in Scottish marinas, rising from 20% to 30%.
Of those surveyed, 31% of visiting boats came from England with 82% cruising in their own boat and 78% in yachts.
Sailing visitors are in general high spenders and overall the average daily spend is £125.
Satisfaction levels were generally high, although there is a need for more step-ashore facilities away from the marinas.

*These statistics are accurate at this time. Work is ongoing and our data and market research is continually being updated.