At the Southampton International Boat Show (20 September) winners of The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Marina Awards 2023, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, were revealed on the Foredeck Stage. TYHA Chairman, Steve Arber, Paul Knox-Johnston of Haven Knox-Johnston and TYHA General Manager Jon White were joined by representatives from many of the 200 plus Gold Anchor accredited marinas from around the world hoping to clinch one of the coveted awards.
“These awards are voted for by berth holders and celebrate the very best marinas both in the UK and overseas and provide a perfect opportunity to recognise those marinas that go above and beyond, offering outstanding quality and service to their berth holders and visitors”, commented Jon White, TYHA, General Manager.
“We are absolutely delighted to see so many people here today, not only hoping to collect an award but to show support for their colleagues across the marina community,” Jon added.
Eight awards were presented at the show, with winners and runners up welcomed up on stage to collect their awards including, the new Sustainability Award. Kate Fortnam, Campaign Manager at The Green Blue was on the judging panel for the Sustainability Award, alongside Jon White and Hayley Cloke from TYHA, Paul Know-Johnston from Haven Knox-Johnson and Tony Dye, TYHA Gold Anchor and Clean Marina Assessor.
“On behalf of The Yacht Harbour Association and Haven Knox-Johnston, congratulations again to all of this year’s winners, runners up and shortlisted marinas and thank you to everyone that voted”, TYHA Chairman, Steve Arber commented.
Paul Knox-Johnston, Sales & Marketing Manager at Haven Knox-Johnston concluded: “Marinas play such an integral role in helping bring our boating community together, and by sponsoring these awards, Haven Knox-Johnston are proud to be able to support the great work that they do. Congratulations to all the winners who have gone above and beyond to deliver such brilliant experiences and after a long day of sailing, help welcome so many of our customers home.”
And the winners are…
TYHA, Sustainability Award 2023
Winner – Hasler Marina (boatfolk)
TYHA, Coastal Marina of the Year 2023 – Under 250 Berths
Winner – Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Runner up – Poole Quay Boat Haven
TYHA, Coastal Marina of the Year 2023 – Over 250 Berths
Winner – Royal Quays Marina – boatfolk
Runner up- Kip Marina
TYHA, Inland Marina of the Year 2023
Winner – Campbell Wharf Marina
Runner up – Shepperton Marina
TYHA, International Marina of the Year 2023
Winner – Marina de Vilamoura
Runner up – Portonovi Marina
TYHA, Superyacht Marina of the Year 2023
Winner – Yalikavak Marina
Runner up – Porto Montenegro Marina
TYHA, Marina Team of the Year 2023
Winner – Porto Montenegro Marina
TYHA, Employee of the Year 2023
Winner – Daniel Mellor, Assistant Marina Manager, Kip Marina
