TYHA Towergate Marina of the Year winners announced during a digital ceremony
On Wednesday, the winners of this year’s The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Towergate Marina of the Year Awards were announced at a digital awards ceremony, created and hosted by sponsors Towergate Insurance. The event was watched by more than 490 viewers.
Now in its eighth year, the Awards recognise the very best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from round the world. The winning marinas are voted for by their berth holders in the UK Coastal, UK Inland, International and Superyacht categories. The Awards also celebrate those marina employees who have gone above and beyond this year, with the Marina Employee of the Year award.
Boatfolk’s Royal Quay Marina was crowned UK Coastal Marina of the Year (over 250 berths). Matt Simms of Royal Quays Marina says: “I am very proud that the marina team at Royal Quays has set such a high standard of service that our berth holders and guests have acknowledged their level of dedication by voting for us in the awards as the best – for the second year running. The team at Royal Quays works with passion to provide a second home for our yachts and guests, and this recognition validates our efforts. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us.”
Also for the second year running, Poole Quay Boat Haven has won the title of UK Marina of the Year (under 250 berths). “I am extremely proud that Poole Quay Boat Haven has won the award for the second year running,” comments Kerrie Gray, Marina Manager, Poole Quay Boat Haven. “This year’s accolade is particularly poignant as it has been a difficult year for all. Receiving this award is testament to the hard work and dedication that the entire marina team has shown.”
The full list of Towergate Marina of the Year winners and runners up is below:
UK Coastal Marina of the Year (over 250 berths)
- Winner – Boatfolk – Royal Quays Marina
- Runner up – Plymouth Yacht Haven (Yacht Havens Ltd)
UK Coastal Marina of the Year (under 250 berths)
- Winner – Poole Quay Boat Haven
- Runner up – Whitehills Harbour Office
UK Inland Marina of the Year
- Winner – White Mills
- Runner up – Overwater Marina Ltd
International Marina of the Year
- Winner – Yalikavak Marina Bodrum – (Turkey)
- Runner up – Marina De Vilamoura S.A. (Portugal)
Superyacht Marina of the Year
- Winner – IGY Yacht Haven Grande
Marina Employee of the Year
- James Stenning – Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Jon White, General Manager of The Yacht Harbour Association comments: “My sincere congratulations to every marina nominated for a 2020 Towergate Marina of the Year Award in this exceptional year. The number of votes and complimentary comments made about our network of TYHA Gold Anchor accredited marinas is great testament to the hard work and dedication of 100’s of marina professionals providing exceptional service to their customers. I would like to thank our sponsors Towergate Insurance for their ongoing commitment to Marina of the Year and their creativity in delivering a professional virtual awards ceremony showcasing the fantastic achievements of our members.
