Think of the Balearic Islands and chances are you think; sun sea and sangria. Mention the word luxury and superyachts, luxury villas and performance cars come to mind.
Not many connect the holiday destination with the altogether less becoming image of island poverty.
Yet according to the Balearic branch of the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN), almost 25% of the Islands’ 276,000 population, is at risk of social exclusion. And that figure is rising.
Yachting Gives Back, is a concept founded by Nick Entwisle, who works for the Global Yacht Group (GYG)
For the last 27 years he has gained industry notoriety and friends by running the annual Pinmar Yachtsman’s Golf Tournament.
GYG operates six superyacht brands; Pinmar, Pinmar USA, Pinmar Supply, Rolling Stock, ACA Marine and Techno Craft.
GYG plc (LON:GYG) was formed from the joint venture of two global superyacht painting, service and supply companies, Pinmar and Rolling Stock. GYG operates six market leading brands; Pinmar, Pinmar USA, Pinmar Supply, Rolling Stock, ACA Marine and Techno Craft.