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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.

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

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

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

Discover the new Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 motor yacht.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Youtube video Streamed live on 30 Nov 2023

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

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.

Introducing the NEW Prestige F4.

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

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

A day in the life of owning an AC40.

The inner workings of the AC40

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

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

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

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

Here are some of the highlights to look out for at the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2023.

Have you ever wondered how our catamarans make their trip by road? Watch these videos to see how it’s done.

Time Lapse of the McConaghy MC63p in build

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.

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.

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

McConaghy Boats have become a key player in the next America’s Cup, producing 11 AC40s at their facility in China.

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.

The next 18 months are shaping up to be a stellar time for McConaghy Multihulls.

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

The Greek Cyclades islands are among the most requested of all Mediterranean yacht charter destinations.

This year sees the 50th edition of the La Solitaire du Figaro. This infamous offshore race challenges skippers to sail single handed around a course of 2,000 nautical miles with four stopovers.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

This year sees the 49th edition of the La Solitaire du Figaro.

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

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

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

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

We asked Lead Coach for the RYA British Keelboat Academy, Niall Myant-Best, to give us a few tips on how to fine tune your crew work to help propel you to the front of the pack.

We asked the experts at North Sails to give us a few tips on how best to trim your spinnaker downwind. 

We asked Kevin Sproul from Ultimate Sails to give us a few tips on how to get the most from your mainsail upwind.

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

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

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.