d’Albora Marinas, the marina and hospitality network, has acquired GoBoat Australia, the electric picnic-boat experience company, kickstarting new growth for the leisure marine business. GoBoat Australia offers electric boat hire in easy-to-drive vessels that don’t require a licence. GoBoat started…
BlueWater Marinas, alongside Bain Capital, has acquired Bayside Marine, a full-service marina located in Duxbury, Massachusetts – the fifth marina acquired by Bain Capital and BlueWater as part of their joint venture. Bayside Marine is family-owned and operated by the…
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., designer and manufacturer of performance and leisure powerboats has acquired Marine Products Corporation in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $232.2 million, net of acquired cash. Marine Products Corporation is a manufacturer of recreation…
Groupe Beneteau has acquired French sailing specialist Sailing Atlantic Services, simultaneously confirming an investment in Les Sables d’Olonne for the development of a service centre in the Port Olona 3 area. Sailing Atlantic Services, founded in 2000, specialises in the…
Sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder Doug DeVos has acquired the ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team in a US $60 million transaction, marking a major new chapter for the Danish team in the global sail racing championship. SailGP is an annual,…
Yacht manufacturer Sasga Yachts has acquired Nautic Center Mallorca, launching new brand Sasga Palma, to support each boat throughout its entire lifecycle from purchase to maintenance, refit and aftersales. Nautic Center Mallorca îs a specialist yacht dealer based in Palma,…
Gallagher Bassett, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has acquired Reck & Co. GmbH, the German claims service provider for transportation and marine. Reck & Co. is an independent specialist in claims services worldwide, led by Franz Kasten…
The Superyacht Training Academy (SYTA) has been acquired by the NetEd Group, strengthening South Africa’s position as a key global contributor of highly skilled superyacht professionals, while expanding access to accredited maritime education and sustainable career pathways in the international…
The new Antal Group has been created after the acquisition of XPO by marine components specialist Antal. XPO – Xavier Phelipon Organisation – is a specialist in the design and supply of equipment for sailing boats and pleasure craft. Its…
Aquavista, the UK’s largest residential and leisure mooring provider, has announced the expansion of its marina portfolio with the acquisition of Caen Hill Marina in the South West of England. Founded in 2003 and based in Nottingham, Aquavista operates 33…
