Longstanding marina charter business in Dunbeg, Oban, sold through Christie & Co
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, is pleased to announce the sale of Alba Sailing, a yacht charter company in Dunbeg, Scotland.
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Located on Dunstaffnage Marina in Dunbeg near Oban, Alba Sailing has been Scotland’s premier independent bareboat and skippered yacht charter company for over 40 years. Operating from purpose-built shoreside premises, the company offers a wide choice of yachts for charter, boating equipment and additional services.
The business includes a chandlery store, offering goods such as equipment hire, and laundry services for the charters. There is also a workshop that provides maintenance for the chartered yachts. The business also includes the marina fleet, comprising 11 chartered yachts, six of which were privately owned by Alba Sailing and five of which are managed.
The business has been owned and operated by David and Julie Banks, who sold the business to enjoy a long-awaited retirement. They comment, “Having originally bought the business from Christie & Co, it only seemed fitting to use Christie & Co to help aid in its disposal. Their knowledge, expertise and contacts in the maritime industry proved vital in selling the business.”
The business has been acquired by a first-time buyer and new entrant in the marina market, who brings vast experience in yachting and maritime services.
Mark Lavery, Associate Director at Christie & Co who handled the sale, comments, “I wish David and Julie all the best with their well-deserved retirement. I am very happy to have been able to sell the charter service for them. They leave an already very successful business in good hands and the future is definitely bright for Alba Sailing going forward.
“This sale reflects the current climate of the maritime industry in Scotland. This high-profile acquisition demonstrates the growing appetite in Scotland for good quality marinas and marina service businesses.”
Alba Sailing was sold for an undisclosed price.
For further information on this press release, contact:
Niamh Toman, Corporate Communications Executive
P: +44 7768 646 984 or E: Niamh.toman@christie.com
Contact the agent:
Mark Lavery, Associate Director – Retail & Leisure
P: 07526 175 850 or E: mark.lavery@christie.com
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