Aquavista Acquires Castle Marinas

Aquavista Acquires Fettlers Wharf, Furness Vale and Marple Marinas

August 18, 2025

Real Estate

Aquavista, the UK's largest residential and leisure mooring provider, has acquired three marinas in the North West of England — Fettlers Wharf Marina (near Ormskirk), Furness Vale Marina and Marple Marina (near Stockport) — expanding its portfolio to 32 marinas and over 5,300 berths. The investment was supported by private equity investor LDC, with debt facilities provided by Barings and Clydesdale Bank.

Baja Aqua-Farms (Castle Harlan) Acquires Baja Marine Foods

September 15, 2025

Food & Beverage

Baja Aqua-Farms, a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm Castle Harlan, has acquired Baja Marine Foods, a fishing and seafood processing company headquartered in Baja California, Mexico. The deal expands Baja Aqua-Farms' vertically integrated seafood platform and adds marine-ingredient capabilities (fishmeal and fish oil) while enhancing supply-chain traceability.

Branford Castle Partners II Invests in Marine Floats

October 12, 2023

Construction

Branford Castle Partners II, an affiliate of Branford Castle Partners, has made a strategic investment in Marine Floats, a Tacoma, Washington-based specialty marine contractor that designs, fabricates and installs marinas, floating docks and waterfront structures while providing environmental and permitting advisory services. Branford will partner with founder and President Logan Brown to support growth and expand the company’s offerings and reach across the Pacific Northwest; terms were not disclosed.

BlueWater Marinas and Bain Capital Real Estate Acquire Bayside Marine

February 16, 2026

Real Estate

BlueWater Marinas, backed by Bain Capital Real Estate, has acquired Bayside Marine, a full-service marina in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The Kent family will remain in place to oversee day-to-day operations as the acquisition expands BlueWater/Bain's portfolio of East Coast marina properties.

Access Holdings Invests in Oasis Marinas

July 8, 2021

Real Estate

Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm, announced a partnership/investment in Annapolis-based Oasis Marinas to support the company's growth and scale operations. Oasis Marinas operates marina management services across more than 40 locations and Access will provide capital, operational support, and technology to enhance the customer and marina-owner experience.

Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group

June 23, 2025

Retail

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) acquired Nautical Ventures Group, a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider operating nine retail locations. The acquisition gives Vision Marine direct retail and service distribution for its E-Motion high-voltage electric propulsion systems and expands the company's direct-to-consumer sales, installation, and aftermarket service capabilities.