In 2009, the company’s management plans to reduce losses, which increased last year to RON 0.102 million (€0.02 mln) from RON 0.07 mln (€0.01 mln), even though the firm’s turnover rose slightly, to RON 0.5 mln (€0.13 mln) from RON 0.495 mln.

“We will not register a profit in 2009, but hope to have a less significant loss than in 2008,” Copos told Business Standard.

Ana Yacht Club has a capacity of 60 luxury sailing boats. At present, the seaport has 48 yachts, which have been left there for maintenance during the winter season, from October 2008-May 2009. The dimensions of the boats range from 7-16 meters, with the largest belonging to Copos. Of the 48 yachts, 10 percent are owned by foreigners.

As concerns prices, the owner of a 7-meter yacht must pay some €500 for seven months of storage at Ana Yacht Club.