Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards

About Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards

The Marina of the Year Awards from The Yacht Harbour Association and sponsored by Towergate Insurance, celebrate the best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from around the world, as voted for by berth holders. These awards are the perfect opportunity to give spotlight to those marinas that go above and beyond to offer outstanding quality and service to its berth holders and visitors. There is no better time to show recognition and appreciation for all the hard work that the marinas and their staff put in.

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Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards 2022 Winners

We are really pleased to share the winners of Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards 2022, as announced at the Southampton International Boat Show!

The Marina of the Year Awards from the Yacht Harbour Association and sponsors Towergate Insurance celebrate the best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from around the world.

As voted for by you, these awards give the opportunity to recognise those marinas that go above and beyond to offer outstanding quality and service to their berth holders and visitors.

A huge congratulations to all this year’s winners!

Towergate's Coastal Marina of the Year 2022 - Under 250 Berths

  • Winner- Emsworth Yacht Harbour
  • Runner up- Poole Quay Boat Haven & Port of Poole Marina

Towergate's Coastal Marina of the Year 2022 - Over 250 Berths

  • Winner- Royal Quays Marina- boatfolk
  • Runner up- Troon Yacht Haven

Towergate's Inland Marina of the Year 2022

  • Winner- Shepperton Marina
  • Runner up- Campbell Wharf Marina

Towergate's International Marina of the Year 2022

  • Winner- Marina de Vilamoura
  • Runner up- Karpaz Gate Marina

Towergate's Superyacht Marina of the Year 2022

  • Winner- Yalikavak Marina

Towergate's Marina Employee of the Year 2022

  • Winner- James Stenning - Emsworth Yacht Harbour
  • Runner up- Suzana Grban - Porto Montenegro

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Watch the 2021 event

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Watch the 2020 event

In case you missed the awards and would like to catch-up, you can watch them online using the button below.

Thank you to everyone that voted this year and congratulations once again to all the shortlisted marinas, runners up and winners from Towergate Insurance and The Yacht Harbour Association.

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Marina of the Year 2020 Winners

We are really pleased to share the winners of The Marina of the Year Awards 2020, within their category, as announced on the digital award ceremony!

The Marina of the Year Awards from the Yacht Harbour Association and sponsors Towergate Insurance celebrate the best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from around the world, as voted for by berth holders.

The number of votes and comments received really highlights how marinas have gone above and beyond during the most challenging of times this year.

A huge congratulations to all this year’s winners!

Towergate's Coastal Marina of the Year 2020 - Under 250 Berths

  • Winner- Poole Quay Boat Haven
  • Runner up- Whitehills

Towergate's Coastal Marina of the Year 2020 - Over 250 Berths

  • Winner- Royal Quays Marina- boatfolk
  • Runner up- Plymouth Yacht Haven

Towergate's Inland Marina of the Year 2020

  • Winner- White Hills Marina
  • Runner up- OverWater Marina

Towergate's International Marina of the Year 2020

  • Winner- Yalikavak Marina
  • Runner up- Marina De Vilamoura

Towergate's Superyacht Marina of the Year 2020

  • Winner- IGY Marina Yacht Haven Grande

Towergate's Marina Employee of the Year 2020

  • Winner- James Stenning - Emsworth Yacht Harbour
  • Runner up- Martyn Sherratt- MDL Brixham Marina

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Marina of the Year 2019 Winners

See the full list of winners at the 2019 awards.

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Inland Marina of the Year: 2019 winner

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina is located at the heart of the Cheshire Ring, on the popular Shropshire Union Canal. The marina is surrounded by gorgeous countryside and is the perfect hub to explore the north-east.

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Coastal Marina of the Year – Under 250 Berths: 2019 winner

Poole Quay Boat Haven

Located on the beautiful South Coast in Dorset, Poole Quay Boat Haven is the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney Harbour in Australia.

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Coastal Marina of the Year – Over 250 Berths: 2019 winner

Royal Quays Marina

Royal Quays Marina is situated in the north of England, close to the River Tyne entrance. The marina is ideally placed for open sea sailing and for cruising on sheltered waters of the River Tyne. 

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Superyacht Marina of the Year: 2019 winner

IGY Marina Yacht Haven Grande

Situated in St. Thomas's scenic Charlotte Amalie Harbor in the British Virgin Islands, Yacht Haven Grande caters to an impressive array of the world's finest mega yachts as well as sailing, sport fishing, and pleasure crafts.

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Towergate’s Employee of the Year: 2019 winner

John Mellor

John was described as a true asset to the team at Conwy Quays Marina. He goes above and beyond necessary to make everyone feel welcome and supported at the marina and this is why he was voted our Towergate Employee of the Year.

That’s a wrap on this year’s awards, congratulations to all the winners, very well deserved. We’ll be back next year for the 2020 awards, so keep your eyes peeled!

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Boat insurance from Towergate

Boat insurance from Towergate is available for different vessels and levels of cover depending on what you use your boat for, from third party cover to weather events and personal accident. For more information visit our boat insurance page or call us on 0344 892 1987.

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About the author

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