Features and Articles Archive

Winter Offshore Yacht Racing

Discover the ultimate winter offshore yacht racing circuit: Rolex Middle Sea Race, RORC Transatlantic Race, and RORC Caribbean 600.

Guide to Buying a Bluewater Yacht

Expert tips on finding your perfect Bluewater Yacht for long-distance ocean passages.

Stress-Free Docking

Learn how bow and stern thrusters can improve your docking experiences.

NEW Beneteau Gran Turismo Range

Discover why Beneteau's new generation of Gran Turismo motor yachts is so special.

McConaghy Panther Series Review

Read our Q&A on why McConaghy's new line of eco-focused Panther catamarans is shaking up the performance cruising multihull market.

EMCT New Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

The Ellen MacArthur Trust’s new Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 has been making life-changing waves since its launch.

Essential Yacht Upgrades for Bluewater Cruising

Expert advice from Ancasta Yacht Services on how to prepare your bluewater yacht for long-distance sailing adventures.

New Prestige M7 – Everything You Need to Know

The answers to all your questions about the new Prestige M7.

5 World-Class Brands at the British Motor Yacht Show

Discover which motor yachts you need to see at this popular boat show.

Must-See Catamarans at the International Multihull Show 2025

Our Multihull Brand Manager reveals the best catamarans to see at Europe's largest multihull show.

A Superyacht Tender Built for Adventure

Discover how Ancasta Yacht Services customised this bespoke Protector Targa 380.

New Beneteau First 30 Review

Want to know why the new Beneteau First 30 is so popular? Get the lowdown from Ancasta’s Beneteau Sail Brand Manager.

Introducing the new Prestige F4.3

Discover all of the new features onboard the Prestige F4.3.

AC40 – Women’s Americas Cup

This summer, we saw the very first Puig Women’s America’s Cup take off - quite literally!

EMCT – Light the way

Sailing helped change Sophie’s life after cancer this summer. Supporting the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust can do the same for more young people like Sophie. This is her story.

How To Enhance Your Yacht This Winter

Discover the best ways to improve your boat with Ancasta Yacht Services over the winter months to ensure an enjoyable season on the water.

Ocean Globe Race Experience with Lucy Frost

Experienced and friendly, the Ancasta team is passionate about all things boating and none more so than our Front of House and New Boat Sales Administrator Lucy Frost.

Guide to Boot Dusseldorf Boat Show

Join Ancasta at the Boot Dusseldorf Boat Show. Here's our guide to the best bits.

EMCT A Summer to Remember

Read the latest updates from EMCT's life-changing sailing voyages.

AC40 – America’s Cup

AC40 teams prepare for takeoff as the UniCredit Youth and inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup events near ever closer.

Introducing the New Beneteau Swift Trawler 54

Discover the new Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 motor yacht.

New Lagoon 60 – Review

The latest in Lagoon’s long line of stylish, comfortable and versatile catamarans, the Lagoon 60 makes life onboard better than ever.

EMCT – Together in the same boat

More young cancer survivors will be inspired to believe in a brighter future this year with Ancasta’s ongoing support of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Beneteau Celebrates 140 Years of Innovation

The company’s long boat building heritage traces back to Quai des Greniers, where Benjamin Beneteau crafted fishing boats with a keen eye for performance.

EMCT – Twenty Years of Magic

Dame Ellen MacArthur has an emotional reunion with one of the first young people to ever sail with her cancer charity.

SCORPION RIBS – customisation as standard

Every Scorpion is hand built to the precise requirements of its owner in Scorpion RIBs’ factory in Lymington, UK.

New Lagoon in-boom furler

Embark on easy-going sailing adventures with Lagoon's new in-boom furler designed for catamarans ranging from 46 to 51 feet in length.

Scorpion Sting 10m review Powerboat and RIB magazine

This is one of the UK'S most expensive 10m RIBs built, but also one of the best, both in hull design and construction.

AC40 – Preliminary Regatta Jeddah

Youtube video Streamed live on 30 Nov 2023

Sustainable boating at Beneteau

Interview with Erwan Faoucher, Research and Innovation Director at Group Beneteau.

Factory Visit: McConaghy Boats China

Multihull Brand Manager, Hannah Le Prevost, and Jeremy Tutt, from Ancasta London, recall their recent visit to Hong Kong to see McConaghy's phenomenal manufacturing processes first-hand.

A new generation: The Prestige F4.9

Introducing the NEW Prestige F4.

Introducing the Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

Discover the brand new Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 launched at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival

Chase Boat Skipper for Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team

Find out what it's like to support an F50 team on one of the most demanding sailing racecourses in the world.

AC40 – Ownership

A day in the life of owning an AC40.

AC40 – What does what?

The inner workings of the AC40

6 Top Marinas in Europe

Planning a cruising adventure in Europe? Here’s our guide to some of the best marinas in Europe.

Introducing the new AC40

In conjunction with Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) and McConaghy Boats, the new AC40 is now available to buy from Ancasta Race Boats.

EMCT Beneteau Oceanis 45

Here's the latest on how young lives are being transformed by the EMCT and their modified Beneteau Oceanis 45's.

How to make your sailing yacht or power boat more comfortable

Want to enhance your time on the water next season? Ancasta Yacht Services shares ideas to improve time onboard your yacht.

Time Lapse of the McConaghy MC63p in build

Powercats – The Disruptors

If the number of multihulls on display at the major boat shows this year is anything to go by, their popularity shows no signs of slowing down.

AC40 Takes Off in New Zealand

After arriving in New Zealand from the McConaghy yard in China, Team New Zealand has begun putting the AC40 through its paces, the first of 11 boats being built by McConaghy for the Cup.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Hundreds of young lives have been transformed by the EMCT flagship Beneteau Oceanis 45s modified by Ancasta Yacht Services.

Countdown to the M-line Launch from Prestige

Over two years in development and announced last September, the M48, the first model in a brand new range of powercats from Prestige Yachts, will be unveiled.

Figaro Beneteau 3

Despite the obvious challenges of COVID-19, solo sailor Alan Roberts has been moving up the ranks of the Beneteau Figaro 3 class.

Quick fire questions with Erwin Bamps

What can PRESTIGE customers expect to see from the brand over the next twelve months?

Owner’s Adventure

Preparing for our grand tour on Verano Azul. How we have prepared our Prestige 550 for a multi-year trip to and around the whole Med.

New Raymarine Docksense™

An exciting new development in recreational marine technology, the new Raymarine assisted docking control system, DockSense™, is soon to be available.

Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 A First Class Training Boat

Ancasta is delighted to announce that First Class Sailing, a well established and professional sailing school, has recently purchased two new Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 yachts.

The rise of the multihull

Whether you like a traditional monohull or believe that things come better in twos, it’s hard to ignore the relentless rise in the popularity of Multihull sailing yachts and power boats.

Yacht Charter in the Balearics

Spain’s Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera offer a wide range of cruising opportunities to suit all water lovers.

How to anchor your boat

Taking anchor in a beautiful bay for a spot of lunch, or perhaps a swim, is one of the many joys of boating. However, some skippers and crews can find the process daunting and challenging.

Quick fire questions with Erik Stromberg

With so many years in the boating industry, where does your passion lie and why? Also, Sail or Power?

Harken At The Front Supporting the Volvo Ocean Race

As the Volvo Ocean Race pulled into Cardiff for the UK stopover, we got behind-the-scenes access with Harken, the Official Supplier of winches, blocks, pedestals, travellers, mast car systems and deck

Cruiser Racer Guide – Race Starts

Top tips on how to make the most of a sail racing start and get ahead of the pack.

6 Reasons to Base Your Boat in Palma

Enjoy sunshine all year round and explore secluded calas in the stunning Balearic Islands.

Top Tips – Sailing Fitness

Get the most out of your strength and conditioning programme with these top tips from Pinnacle Performance.

The Development of Foiling Sailboats

Following the recent launch of the new Figaro Beneteau 3, we take a look at how foiling has become so prominent in our sport.

The advantages of cruising with a catamaran

Imagine your own private 17 metre luxury Lagoon catamaran, professional crew, and a world cruising itinerary - only for the rich? Guess again...

Boat Maintenance – A Guide For The New Season

Use this simple checklist to help ensure your boat is fully prepared for spring and you can enjoy the new season stress free.

Get Ready for Winter.

Taking protective measures before you store your boat for the winter will ensure that it's ready to be back on the water when you are.