The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) announced the winners of the Marina of the Year Awards 2025 during the Southampton International Boat Show on 24 September 2025. Anchored by Haven Knox-Johnston, the ceremony recognised service, sustainability and community achievements across the global marina industry.
The awards are open to Gold Anchor-accredited marinas worldwide. Categories included coastal and inland marinas, international and superyacht destinations, sustainability and individual contributions to the boating community.
Jonathan Dyke, Chair of TYHA, welcomed attendees and sponsors. He said: “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.”
Poole Quay Boat Haven won Coastal Marina of the Year under 250 berths, with Emsworth Yacht Harbour as runner-up. For marinas with over 250 berths, Boatfolk’s Royal Quays Marina received the award, with Jersey Marinas as runner-up.
Shepperton Marina was awarded Inland Marina of the Year, with Overwater Marina as runner-up. Setur Antalya Marina in Turkey won International Marina of the Year, and Portonovi Marina in Montenegro was runner-up.
Marina de Vilamoura in Portugal was named Superyacht Marina of the Year, with Yalikavak Marina in Turkey as runner-up. Boatfolk’s Haslar Marina received the Sustainable Marina of the Year award, while Dubai Harbour and Parkstone Bay Marina were highly commended.
Isolete Correia, CEO of Vilamoura, commented: “We are absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to be named ‘Superyacht Marina of the Year’ at the TYHA Marina Awards 2025. This recognition on a global scale is a testament to the hard work, dedication and forward-thinking approach of our entire team. It reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in serving our superyacht clients and our ongoing efforts to lead the industry in sustainable practices. We’re proud to provide an outstanding, environmentally responsible experience for all who visit Vilamoura Marina.”
Haslar Marina Manager Ben Lippiett said: “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.”
Ian Shakespeare from Cowes Yacht Haven won Employee of the Year. Runners-up included Lucas Alcon of Puerto Sherry, Mikey of Shepperton Marina, James Conroy of Royal Quays, Alican of D-Marin Turguteris, Barry Goodman of Ipswich Beacon Marina, Adrian Warrington of Marina di Valletta, Gareth of Aqueduct Marina, Rebecca Reynolds of Tingdene Brundall Bay and Harry Darrah of Emsworth Yacht Haven.
Ian Shakespeare said he was honoured by the recognition: “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.”
Jersey Marinas was named Overall Marina Team of the Year. 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 Marinas 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.”
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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 & Marketing Director at Haven Knox-Johnston, stated: “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.”
The ceremony closed with a gathering at the TYHA stand, sponsored by IGY Marinas. Attendees, sponsors and winners came together to celebrate, reflecting the role of marinas in raising standards and supporting the international boating community.
