Yacht Harbour Association Named 2026 Marina Award Winners
Marinas across the globe received top honors during a ceremony at the Southampton International Boat Show.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Cruises
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The Yacht Harbour Association announced its 2026 Marina of the Year winners during an awards ceremony held on September 23, 2026. Recipients were selected based on direct feedback and votes cast by the boating community.
Why it matters
These awards provide a recognized benchmark for quality and service standards within the international boating and marina industry. Winning status offers travelers a reliable guide to the best facilities currently available.
The awards recognized facilities across 8 distinct categories, including specialized honors for superyacht locations and sustainable operations. Coastal marinas were split by a threshold of 250 berths.
The players
The Yacht Harbour Association
This is an industry organization that sets operational standards and represents marina interests.
Poole Quay Boat Haven
This facility was named Coastal Marina of the Year under 250 berths, marking its seventh time winning the award.
Harry Durrah
An employee of Emsworth Yacht Harbour who was recognized as the Marina Employee of the Year.
The details
Recipients included Poole Quay Boat Haven, Cowes Yacht Haven, and York Marina, among others recognized for excellence in sustainability, team performance, and individual service. The ceremony took place on the Boating Stage during the Southampton International Boat Show.
Timeline
The awards ceremony occurred on September 23, 2026.
Roadmap
The annual selection of top marinas highlights a broader push toward standardized excellence in global nautical hospitality. These honors signal to the industry that facilities are prioritizing customer feedback and sustainable operations to remain competitive.
Boaters and travelers can use these winning marinas as a reliable resource when planning voyages to ensure high-quality service and facilities. Checking the official list helps identify top-rated locations that have met recent sustainability and service benchmarks.
The takeaway
Travelers should look for these award-winning marinas when mapping out routes to guarantee access to top-tier support and amenities. These recognized locations often offer better consistency for docking and overall facility quality.
Further reading
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More information
For a complete list of winners and further details, visit The Yacht Harbour Association website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by All About Shipping.
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