2025 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards, proudly anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston
by Emma Slater 27 Sep 2025 00:12 AEST
24 September 2025
TYHA Marina of the Year Awards 2025 © British Marine
The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has announced the winners of its prestigious Marina of the Year Awards 2025, anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston, during a packed awards ceremony at the Southampton International Boat Show on Wednesday 24 September.
The awards, now a highlight of the annual boat show calendar, celebrate the very best Gold Anchor accredited marinas from across the UK and worldwide, recognising outstanding customer service, facilities, environmental leadership, and the teams and individuals that go above and beyond for berth holders.
This year's event was opened by Jonathan Dyke, Chair of TYHA, who thanked both attendees and sponsors for their continued 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.
And the winners are...
Eight prestigious awards were handed out, with both winners and runners-up welcomed to the stage to accept their honours. Here are the standout marinas for 2025:
Coastal Marina of the Year (under 250 berths): Poole Quay Boat Haven
Runner-up: Emsworth Yacht Haven
Coastal Marina of the Year (over 250 berths): Boatfolk - Royal Quays Marina
Runner-up: Jersey Marina
Inland Marina of the Year: Shepperton Marina
Runner-up: Overwater Marina
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
Highly Commended: Dubai Harbour & Parkstone Bay Marina
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, praised the winners and the wider TYHA community, commenting: "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."
Adding to this, Paul Knox-Johnston, Sales & Marketing Director at Haven Knox-Johnston, expressed the sponsor's pride in supporting the awards: "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."
Speaking of his win, Ian Shakespeare of Cowes Yacht Haven, who clinched the Employee of the Year Award, commented: "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."
Ian was recognised by berth holders for his friendly, helpful approach and dedication to going above and beyond.
With sustainability continuing to be a defining theme across the industry, Boatfolk - Haslar Marina was recognised as Sustainable Marina of the Year. Marina Manager Ben Lippiett explained what the award means to his team: "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 most coveted title of the event, the Overall Marina Team of the Year, was awarded to Jersey Marina, praised for its outstanding service, facilities, and ability to deliver a memorable experience both on and off the water. Marina Manager Michel Le Moine commented: "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 with a celebration on the TYHA stand, sponsored by IGY Marinas, where winners, sponsors, and attendees came together to raise a glass to marina excellence.
The TYHA Marina Awards 2025 once again demonstrated how the global marina community continues to innovate, inspire, and deliver world-class experiences for boaters everywhere.
For more information about the TYHA visit: www.tyha.co.uk