Press Release

29-01-2007:NEW YEAR, NEW START FOR LAGOON TEAM AT ANCASTA

Ancasta, the largest boat sales network in Europe, has recruited Graham Laver as Sales Manager for the Lagoon range.

Graham previously worked with Sunsail as Yacht Sales Manager for 12 years, which ensures he is no stranger to the world of catamarans!

Graham’s vast experience is combined with a personal interest in sailing: “I have been working with Lagoon and sailing their yachts since 1998 and have seen phenomenal change. As a part of Groupe Beneteau, there is great development, strength and technology behind the Lagoon brand. Working with Ancasta, which is a multi award winning dealer, is definitely the step forward in my career I have been looking for.”

Managing director, Nick Griffith commented; “We are pleased to welcome Graham to the Ancasta team. The catamaran market is continuing to mature and there are exciting developments ahead both in the Lagoon brand and at Ancasta.”

Graham Laver replaces Gilly Russell, who is emigrating to Australia.
Ancasta has received many dealer awards from the Lagoon network over the past four years, including most notably its Top Customer Service award last year.
New and used CATAMARANS available at Ancasta include the Lagoon 420 with electric engines now in full production. The Lagoon 420 is the first production boat to be powered by electric propulsion, and the complete 2007 product capacity of 60 boats have already been pre-sold.

For further information please visit www.ancasta.com

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Ancasta is Europe’s largest boat sales network with over 25 years experience. The company is the dealer for Bavaria Motor Boats, Bénéteau Yachts, Lagoon Catamarans, Marten Yachts and Rodman Yachts.
The company has a network of 22 offices in the UK and Europe, which are open seven days a week, staffed by fully qualified ABYA (Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents) trained personnel offering expert advice on all brokerage issues.
Ancasta offers unparalleled after sales service including registration, valeting, servicing, tuition, winterisation services, berthing and maintenance.
Its brokerage services include a unique database linking all Ancasta offices and matching buyers with sellers, as well a programme of Ancasta New and Used Boat Shows through the year.

For press information, please contact Hazel Willis, Marketing and Events Co-ordinator, Tel +44 (0) 2380 450002 or email hazelwillis@ancasta.com; or Will Allen, Marketing Manager, Tel +44 (0) 2380 450008 or email marketing@ancasta.com

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PR36 January 2007