Latest news about international yacht sales and services agency Ancasta. New staff appointments, details of Lagoon Catamarans, Beneteau boats and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
Following a successful partnership in 2023, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has once again partnered with the Hamble-based Ancasta Group, one of Europe’s largest yacht sales and service organisations, to inspire brighter futures for young people living through and beyond cancer. Cancer can have a big impact on a young person’s mental wellbeing and, for […]
Yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is showcasing a varied lineup of yachts at this year’s British Motor Yacht Show, including models from Prestige, Beneteau, Protector and Scorpion RIBS and a show debut from the Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo. The 2024 British Motor Yacht Show, organised in collaboration with Fairline, Premier Marinas, Princess, and Sunseeker, takes place at […]
As the boating community eagerly gears up for the season ahead, Ancasta has released its lineup for key spring boat shows across the UK and Europe, along with customer sea trial dates. “The only way to truly experience a boat is to step aboard and explore it first-hand, which is why we have made sure […]
The Palma International Boat Show (25-28 April 2024) is hosting two Sanlorenzo yachts as well as two from Bluegame (one of its brands). On show at Palma’s Moll Vell marina is the Sanlorenzo SP110 and SD96, and the Bluegame BGX63 and BG54. “With its 40th Anniversary celebrations, this year’s Palma International Boat Show is shaping […]
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK is bringing a 28 metre Sanlorenzo SL90A to the UK, following its successful appearance at boot Dusseldorf 2024. After arriving in Southampton, it will journey to London, where it will become the first yacht from the Italian shipyard to grace the river Thames before berthing at St Katherine Docks. While it’s based […]
McConaghy Boats has launched its new powercat, the MC82p, which has completed successful sea trials in Hong Kong. This all-rounder catamaran is designed as a long-range cruiser, suitable as a family yacht, coastal weekender, and platform for commercial charter. McConaghy says the yacht’s internal volume has been maximised through open-plan design. The main deck boasts […]
Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has expanded its sales and marketing team with two new appointments. Susannah Hart joins as marketing manager, while sales broker Jasper Walden strengthens the sales team at the UK office of the luxury Italian yacht brand, which is part of the Ancasta Group. “I am thrilled to be joining the dynamic team […]
Ancasta International Boat Sales says it will once again be presenting a standout selection of debuts and award-winning yachts from some of the best names in the industry at the 2024 boot Düsseldorf boat show (20-28 January 2024). This year’s line-up includes the award-winning Beneteau First 44, which recently won the coveted ‘Performance Yacht of […]
Lagoon Catamarans says it’s made a major leap forward in catamaran sailing technology. In fact, it promises to redefine the sailing experience with its first-ever production catamaran furling boom system. The system has been 12 years in the making, with efficient prototypes making their debut about three years ago. The company says it’s been field […]
British boat builder Scorpion RIBs has secured private investment to develop new models across its range of British-built high-end recreation craft. The company says this investment will strengthen the brand across the UK and European markets. The new investment comes from two private sources, both of whom will become shareholders in the company. Investor John […]
Young people who’ve benefited from a sailing adventure with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust for the first time this year have reported they’ve found ‘support’, ‘confidence’ and ‘joy’ onboard. The young sailors have lived through cancer, with many enjoying the four-day sailing voyage courtesy of the Ancasta Group following its pledge at the beginning of […]