Our mission and vision
The mission of the Barcelona Clúster Nàutic is to promote the yachting industry as a strategic pillar of the blue economy, positioning Barcelona as a hub for maritime companies and professionals. The Cluster fosters and supports economic and business activities that enhance the competitiveness of the yachting and maritime sector, generating business opportunities and employment.
Our vision is to consolidate a competitive, innovative and collaborative yachting ecosystem in Barcelona, strengthening the position of companies and professionals within the sector and enhancing its economic and social impact
Get to know our pillars as a cluster
The values on which the Cluster is based and which guide its actions are:
Specialization
Professionalization
Innovation
Internationalization
Sustainability
Transversality
Our Team
A group of professionals who share a passion for boating and a commitment to the development of the sector
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Ignacio Erroz – Marina Port Vell
Vice President: Javier Oliver – Evolution Yacht Agents
Segón Vice President: David Pino – Port Vell Barcelona
Secretary: Teresa Font – Proa Legal
Treasurer: UPC – Faculty of Navigation of Barcelona
Vocal: Marcelo Penna - MP Yacht Design
Vocal: Gemma González – Boero
Vocal: Carmen Sánchez – Marina Barcelona 92
Vocal: Javier Casado – Nueva Bocana
Vocal: Kiko Fargas - This is Med
Vocal: Andrés Cárdenas - Nuva Yachts
Vocal: Laureà Fanega – Barcelona Capital Nautica
Vocal: Lluis Gubern – Reial Club Nàutic
Vocal: Aleix Ballester – Federació Catalana de Vela
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Toni Tió
TEAM
Clàudia Parera - Managing Director
Alba Seña - Marketing and communication
Virginia Saracino – Assistant
Our yachting industry
The yachting industry represents far more than economic activity in Barcelona. It is built on a strong and specialised industrial base, shaped by maritime expertise, technical excellence and a long-standing culture of innovation.
Bringing together companies, skilled professionals, infrastructure and know-how, this industry positions Barcelona as a key reference for yachting in the Mediterranean and beyond.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover trade shows, webinars and meetings in the nautical sector that offer opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate with professionals and companies in the sector.
