Are there any regulations for owning a sailing dinghy in Spain? Do they have to be registered?
Can I bring one from the UK and just sail it on the sea whenever I want?

bil.

Well presumably you have insurance so it must already be registered in the UK.

That tharrrrs a british boat!

if you see what I mean.

And reading some of the earlier posts, that's exactly how others have dealt with powered craft.

I'd have a look at the RYA website and see what they say, or ring em, email em with the question.

If it is a sailing dinghy under 5m long then there are no problems.

If you are resident and have a boat over 5m long or a power boat over 4m long there are all sorts of problems. The fact that it may have UK insurance or even be a UK registered boat is irrelevant.

Lots of info here http://costadelsol.angloinfo.com/inf...23/sailing.asp

Hi bil,
You should not have any problems.

But consider the costs/practicality of bringing one over.
We have decided to sell our boats and buy in Spain due to the above reasons.

I can put you in touch with a sailing group in the La Manga area if you wish.
just PM me.