The British residential and leisure mooring provider Aquavista, based in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, has bought three marinas in the north-west of England.
The acquisition of Fettlers Wharf Marina near Ormskirk, Furness Vale Marina and Marple Marina near Stockport takes the number of marinas in Aquavista’s portfolio to 32, offering over 5,300 berths across UK inland and coastal locations.
The investment was supported by private equity investor LDC, with debt facilities provided by Barings and Clydesdale Bank. LDC first partnered with Aquavista in December 2018.
Steve de Polo, CEO of Aquavista, said: “These marinas complement our current 29-location footprint and we look forward to working with the moorers in these new locations to invest in products and services that will further enhance their mooring experience. Our mission remains to provide a great waterside experience, whether you live, visit, or work at an Aquavista marina.”
David Bains, partner and head of the East Midlands and East of England at LDC, added: “This acquisition marks another key milestone for Aquavista as it continues to expand its footprint across the UK and offer an ever-broadening choice of well-connected locations to its customers. These three marinas provide the same high level of quality and customer service and will make an excellent addition to Aquavista’s portfolio.”
