Spain vs UK for Sailing Where Is It Better to Own a Boat

In this video I share my personal experience comparing boat ownership in Spain and the United Kingdom — from registration, licences and insurance, to marinas, costs, salvage services and anchoring. This is not a technical or legal breakdown, but a practical comparison based on what I’ve personally experienced over the years. There are clear philosophical differences between both countries when it comes to regulation, responsibility and freedom — and that’s what I explore here. That said, this is only my opinion. I don’t have anywhere near the knowledge required to cover every aspect of this topic in depth. For example, I don’t know the anchorages in the south of England, which I understand are also excellent. The Scottish anchorages I’m familiar with are only being compared to the Mediterranean areas I know personally. I’m also aware that there are regions in Spain — such as Galicia — where anchoring conditions are much more similar to what we have here in the UK. So please take this video as a personal perspective, not a definitive guide. I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you have experience boating in Spain, England, Scotland, Wales or elsewhere, please share it. Let’s use the comments to learn from each other and build a broader, more complete picture. Fair winds, and see you in the next episode #SailingLife #BoatOwnership #SpainVsUK #SailingUK #SailingSpain #LiveaboardLife #YachtingLife #BoatLife #Anchoring #MarinaLife Special thanks to Xavi Vilanueva @konikoni123 And special mention to Vismaris: @vismaris_sv https://youtu.be/fZQavxRwc-M?si=mp-tm_s63B49BYxG 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Objectives of the Video 01:17 Boat Registration: UK vs Spain 14:00 Skipper Qualifications & Navigation Licences 19:28 Inspections & Surveys 24:09 Rescue Services & Towing 28:44 Insurance Requirements 31:37 Marinas, Moorings & Anchoring 34:55 Final Thoughts & Comparison Summary 35:30 Outro Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuWfLVgIBL6JzolbRqefXw/join