The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has announced the winners of the Marina of the Year Awards 2025, supported by Haven Knox-Johnston.
The awards — held each year during the Southampton International Boat Show — recognise Gold Anchor accredited marinas across the UK and worldwide for customer service, facilities, environmental initiatives, and the efforts of teams and individuals who support berth holders.
The event was opened by Jonathan Dyke, chair of TYHA, who thanked attendees and sponsors for their support. “These awards are all about celebrating excellence in our industry and the incredible people and places that make boating such a joy. I’d like to extend special thanks to our headline sponsor Haven Knox-Johnston for their valued support, and to all the boaters and berth holders who took the time to vote and share their experiences,” he commented.
Marina of the Year Awards 2025 winners
Eight categories were presented, with awards and runner-up titles across coastal, inland, international, superyacht and sustainable marina sectors, alongside recognition for individuals and teams.
Coastal Marina of the Year (under 250 berths): Poole Quay Boat Haven, UK
Runner-up: Emsworth Yacht Haven, UK
Coastal Marina of the Year (over 250 berths): Boatfolk – Royal Quays Marina, UK
Runner-up: Jersey Marina, UK
Inland Marina of the Year: Shepperton Marina, UK
Runner-up: Overwater Marina, UK
International Marina of the Year: Setur Antalya Marina, Turkey
Runner-up: Portonovi Marina, Montenegro
Superyacht Marina of the Year: Marina de Vilamoura, Portugal
Runner-up: Yalikavak Marina, Turkey
Sustainable Marina of the Year: Boatfolk – Haslar Marina, UK
Highly Commended: Dubai Harbour, Dubai, and Parkstone Bay Marina, UK
Employee of the Year: Ian Shakespeare, Cowes Yacht Haven
Runners-up: Lucas Alcon (Puerto Sherry), Mikey (Shepperton Marina), James Cook (Royal Quays), Alican (D-Marin Turguteris), Barry Goodman (Ipswich Beacon Marina), Adrian Warrington (Marina di Valletta), Gareth (Aqueduct Marina), Rebecca Reynolds (Tingdene Brundall Bay), Harry Darrah (Emsworth Yacht Haven)
Overall Marina Team of the Year: Jersey Marina
Jon White, general manager of TYHA, said: “Every year the standard rises higher, and 2025 has been no exception. From small coastal havens to world-class superyacht destinations, these awards highlight the incredible breadth and quality of our Gold Anchor accredited marinas. Congratulations to all our winners, runners-up, and finalists, and thank you to the thousands of berth holders who voted. Together we continue to raise standards and strengthen our global marina community.”
Paul Knox-Johnston, sales and marketing director at Haven Knox-Johnston, added: “As long-standing supporters of TYHA and the marina community, we are proud to once again sponsor the Marina of the Year Awards. These accolades are unique because they are voted for by berth holders, meaning they reflect the real experiences of the boating community. It’s fantastic to see such passion, dedication, and innovation across the winning marinas and individuals this year, and we congratulate them all on their achievements.”
Ian Shakespeare of Cowes Yacht Haven, who won Employee of the Year, said: “I’m honestly humbled to receive this award. I’ve always just tried to do my bit to make life easier and more enjoyable for our berth holders and visitors, so to be recognised in this way is incredibly special. It’s a real honour to work with such a great team and community.”
Boatfolk – Haslar Marina was recognised as Sustainable Marina of the Year. Marina manager Ben Lippiett commented: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Haslar Marina. From supporting marine conservation projects to embracing cleaner technologies, we want to show that protecting the marine environment goes hand in hand with delivering a great customer experience. Winning this award is a proud moment for our whole team and a real encouragement to keep pushing forward.”
The title of Overall Marina Team of the Year went to Jersey Marina. Marina manager Michel Le Moine said: “We are absolutely delighted to be named Overall Marina Team of the Year. This award is a huge achievement for our entire team, who work tirelessly to make Jersey Marina a welcoming and world-class destination for all our berth holders and visitors. To be recognised by the people who use our marina every day makes it even more meaningful, and we’re incredibly proud to bring this recognition home to the island.”
The ceremony concluded on the TYHA stand, sponsored by IGY Marinas, where attendees gathered to celebrate.
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