Ancasta sails ahead with European expansion

A Hampshire boat sales company is expanding its European footprint with the opening of two new offices.

Port Hamble-headquartered Ancasta International Boat Sales has launched locations in Amsterdam and Montenegro, taking its European network to ten offices and its total number of sales outlets across the UK and Europe to 24.

The expansion builds on Ancasta’s existing operations in France and Spain, including three offices across the Balearic Islands, while extending its reach into Northern Europe and the growing Adriatic boating market.

Experienced yacht broker Sunny de Haan will lead the Amsterdam office, initially focusing on brokerage services for premium sailing yachts and power boats.

Meanwhile, multilingual broker Dragan Jolić will head the Montenegro operation, supporting customers across Montenegro, Croatia and the wider Adriatic region.

Sunny said: “I’m delighted to be joining Ancasta at such a pivotal time for the business. 

“The company has an outstanding reputation, an exceptional portfolio of brands and a genuine commitment to customer service. 

“There is a strong boating community in The Netherlands and I'm looking forward to establishing Ancasta's presence here while helping clients navigate every stage of yacht ownership.”

Dragan, pictured below, added: “Joining Ancasta is a fantastic opportunity and I’m incredibly proud to be part of the team.

“The Adriatic region continues to attract sailors and motor yacht owners from across Europe, and I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with clients, marinas and marine businesses throughout the region.

“I’d like to thank the Ancasta team for the warm welcome and the confidence they have placed in me. 

“I’m excited to contribute to the company’s continued success and to further strengthen Ancasta's presence across the Adriatic.”

Dragan Jolić

The two openings form part of a long-term strategy to strengthen Ancasta’s network of company-owned offices and franchise partners across key European boating destinations.

Matthew Shave, chief executive of Ancasta Group, added: “Europe represents a significant opportunity for Ancasta’s continued growth.

“Modern yacht ownership is increasingly international, with many of our clients cruising, buying and selling yachts across multiple European destinations. 

“Expanding into The Netherlands and Montenegro allows us to be much closer to those clients, providing expert local support wherever they choose to enjoy their boat.

“These new offices strengthen our ability to represent some of the world’s leading yacht brands while further enhancing our brokerage offering across Europe. 

“Whether a client is buying their first yacht, upgrading to a new model or selling their current boat, they can now access the same trusted Ancasta expertise through an even larger European network.”

The expansion comes ahead of the company’s debut at HISWA te Water in the Netherlands in September, followed by an appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Ancasta will showcase a portfolio of sailing boats, motor yachts and multihulls from brands including Beneteau, Lagoon, Prestige, Contest Yachts, Bluegame and Sanlorenzo.

Matthew added: “This is another important milestone in Ancasta’s long-term European strategy. 

“We’re continuing to explore opportunities in a number of key Mediterranean markets, including Greece, Turkey, Portugal and Italy, and we're keen to hear from experienced marine professionals and prospective franchise partners who share our passion for exceptional customer service.”

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