Summarising the future ahead: ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, Amsterdam, 2016. The boating and yachting industry in Europe is a dynamic and a significant contributor to the European economy. With over 27,000 km of inland waterways and more than 70,000 km of coastline, Europe offers the perfect environment for recreational marine activities. 48 million European citizens (36 million of whom are boaters), as well as countless numbers of tourists, make Europe the perfect place for boat enthusiasts. 6 million boats are kept in European waters with 4,500 marinas providing 1.75 million berths to hou
