Dénia overlooking the sea in the ninth Boat Show held in the Marina de Denia

the IX Boat Show Denia has started this morning in Dénia with the official opening by the authorities in the Puerto Deportivo Marina de DeniaWhere it will run until next Monday. The event was attended by the Director General of the Marina Mercante, Rafael Rodríguez, mayor of Denia, Vicent Grimalt and the director of Dénia Boat Show, Gabriel Martínez.

The ninth edition of the show, which has already positioned among the most important in the country this year has exceeded all expectations with 60 companies in their facilities. The show's director said at the inauguration "We are very happy because the effort of all these years and the change in the format of the show have paid off. The main nautical companies are exhibiting their novelties in a show that tries to innovate and attract society in general. From Monday we will start thinking about our issue number ten ".

For its part, the CEO of the Marina Mercante expressed satisfaction with the celebration of the hall, and said "This contest is already essential in the Spanish nautical calendar". In addition Rodriguez recalled that "The recreational nautical industry is booming and has a growing future. In the segment of vessels from 14 to 16 meters, the registration has increased by 24%, motor vehicles by 28%, sailboats by 2,1% Now the nautical charter is booming and it is also a young employment niche that is very important for this country ".

The Mayor of Dénia closed the round of speeches congratulating Marina de Denia for the work performed each year in this and all events organized at the marina, while the support of the City showed that "From the government team we have very clear that the main industry of Dénia is tourism, and nautical is a very important part in terms of tourist attraction and differentiation".

El IX Dénia Boat Show It has opened its doors until next Monday May 2 with three essential aspects: first, to attract children to the sea with different activities such as drawing contest that has been done in the schools of Dénia. The second, to know that everyone has access to water sports, and the third, caring for exhibitors and generate business.

El IX Dénia Boat Show Yachtsman is sponsored by Marine Insurance, Jover Yachts, City of Dénia, Eroski and Denia Marriott Golf Resort.