Groupe Beneteau named Nautical Ventures Group a dealer for Beneteau and Excess sailboats on Florida’s east coast.

“We are excited to have the knowledge and expertise of the Nautical Ventures team,” Excess catamaran sales director Fred Signat said in a statement. “Their commitment, capabilities and excellent reputation will bring added value to our current and future customer base in the region.”

Nautical Ventures joined Groupe Beneteau’s U.S. distribution network in 2018 as a southwest Florida dealer for the Antares and Flyer powerboat brands.

“The addition of the sailboat business unit is a natural step in Nautical Ventures’ evolution for providing fun and adventure on the water,” Beneteau America vice president Don Smith said in the statement.