Today, on International Dark ’n Stormy Day, the Ancasta Group announced a new partnership with Goslings Rum, the renowned Bermudian producer behind the world-famous Dark ’n Stormy® cocktail.
As Ancasta’s official rum partner, Goslings will be featured across the Group’s expanding programme of customer-facing events, with the signature Dark ’n Stormy becoming a staple of its hospitality at boat shows, client exclusive events, social and charity functions.
“It is with genuine pleasure that we announce our partnership with Goslings Rum, allowing us to bring a taste of island life to our Ancasta Group events through its signature Dark ’n Stormy® cocktail,” says Will Blair, Group Marketing Director at Ancasta Group.
“There is no drink more synonymous with sailing and the yachting lifestyle than the Dark ’n Stormy®, and it will now play an integral role in the hospitality at our growing calendar of boat shows, customer-focused events, social gatherings and charity initiatives throughout 2026 and beyond.”
The partnership will officially launch at the Ancasta Summer Blast, taking place from 27-28 June at Lymington Town Sailing Club. Designed as a relaxed and enjoyable weekend for customers both on and off the water, the event programme includes informal racing, welcome drinks, a barbecue, live music and a charity auction in support of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
Upcoming Ancasta events featuring Goslings Rum include:
- 22–30 August – Dartmouth Sailing Week
- 19 September – World Cruising Club Members’ Soirée, in association with Advanced Rigging & Hydraulics
- 23–27 September – Ancasta Autumn Showcase
Chris Jones from Goslings’ UK distributor, Paragon Brands, comments: “As the UK’s leading new boat sales and yacht brokerage company, Ancasta is at the heart of the sailing and boating community. We are delighted to be partnering with them to bring Goslings Rum and Ginger Beer to owners, sailors and boating enthusiasts across their events programme. It is a collaboration that feels perfectly aligned, bringing together two brands that share a strong connection with life on the water.”
