ABOUT US

Kate Hill

Boat Sales Team Leader

Based out of Sawley Waterside & Marina in Nottinghamshire covering the North. Kate previously worked in the property industry for 25 years, she has helped many people realise their dream of selling their home and has now changed to helping people move to life on the water. Kate’s passion lies in all things ‘water’ which led to her swapping selling bricks and mortar to boats. Kate loves to make you feel at home on the boats during viewings and is here to guide you through the boat buying process.

Dan Slater

Boat Sales Team Leader

Based at Crick Waterside & Marina in Northamptonshire, where he jointly oversees boat sales across 12 Aquavista marinas throughout the Midlands and the South of England. With a broad and varied background in the marine industry, Dan brings a wealth of experience spanning global event management, sales of Olympic class sailing boats, and different roles within British Marine. He has served as Secretary for both the Inland Boating and Boat Building Associations, now known as British Marine Inland. Dan is driven by a genuine passion for boating and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Whether you're buying or selling, he’s here to guide you through your journey with Aquavista, delivering not just a boat, but a sense of freedom and togetherness on the water. Favourite sailing locations: St Mawes, Cornwall, and the Croatian Islands.

Mark Collins

Senior Boat Sales Broker

Based out of Sawley Waterside & Marina in Nottinghamshire, covering the Midlands and North, Mark is the Senior Broker at Boat Sales by Aquavista, and a passionate boater. His first experience in boating was when he was six months old on his fathers narrowboat and since then has enjoyed many boating adventures including navigating the Manchester Ship Canal, cruising the beautiful Welsh canals going over the iconic Pontcysyllte aqueduct and braving the choppy waters of the Thames past the Houses of Parliament. Mark has worked in the boating industry for 9 years and with his extensive experience, he is perfectly placed to help those looking to sell and buy.

Paul Sissons

Boat Sales Broker

Based at Sawley Waterside & Marina in Nottinghamshire, covering the North. For many years Paul has had a strong connection with Sawley Marina, working there as a teenager while at college, before becoming part of the brokerage team in 1994. Paul enjoys sailing holidays and has experience of sailing and selling a large selection of inland crafts, from day boats to Dutch barges. Always with a smile on his face Paul loves nothing more than guiding customers to the right boat.

Richard Hogarth

Boat Sales Broker

Richard is based at Limehouse Waterside & Marina in London and covers the south coast and London areas. He has been involved with boats since his childhood with his first experience being on his father’s fishing boat in the Irish Sea. He then developed a love of sailing and progressed to the RYA National Youth Racing Squad and has since competed in yacht regattas across Europe, Asia and North America. He’s an experienced Yacht Broker and passionate about all types of boats but his dream boat would be a Pogo 44.

Steve Love

Boat Sales Broker

Based at Crick Waterside & Marina in Northamptonshire, Steve is your trusted boat sales broker. With a remarkable journey that spans both sea and land, he's uniquely equipped to help you fulfil your dream of owning a narrowboat. Steve's love for all things maritime began during his service in the Royal Navy on the Royal Yacht Britannia in the 1980s. Following his naval career, he spent 25 years in technical sales, with 15 of those years focused on global sales. In 2019, Steve took the leap and started living on a Narrowboat. His deep connection to the waterways led him to a new career in boat sales in 2022. Now, Steve's passion and expertise are dedicated to helping you find the perfect boat. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time buyer, he's committed to making your boat ownership dream a reality.

Craig Wright

Boat Sales Broker

Based at Whitebear Waterside & Marina, Lancashire, Craig covers our North west region within England. Craig’s love for boats started in 2017 when he was nearing the end of his Army career. Upon leaving the forces he purchased his first narrowboat.

He sold his house and became a liveaboard. In this time, he has owned 3 narrowboats and a Norman Cruiser. Craig has worked for Aquavista for over 3 years as Marina Supervisor at Whitebear Waterside and Marina in the north west area.

Ben Gledhill

Boat Sales Broker

Based at Crick Waterside & Marina in Northamptonshire, Ben is most comfortable on the water, onboard his narrowboat. He wishes to help others find their perfect boat so that they may also enjoy their dream lifestyle on the British waterways. He grew up around boating and water sports thanks to his grandparents and parents holidaying on their own cruisers, leading to his seamless transition to living afloat. Ben’s background in marketing, merchandising, and selling naturally led him into the boat brokering industry – in which he aims to provide the best possible brokerage experience for sellers and buyers alike.