The Yacht Harbor Association (THYA) has announced the winners of the 2018-2019 Marina of the Year Awards. For the sixth consecutive year, the world's best yacht marinas have received awards for excellent organization and service in five different categories. It should be noted that the Best Marina of the Year is chosen by the votes of the yachtsmen.

THYA's 5 Best Yacht Marinas of the Year
Thanks to this award, it is possible to select the best yacht marinas from more than 160 accredited Gold anchor marin from all over the world. The winners are selected in the following categories: coastal marina (Coastal Marina), marina away from the sea (Inland Marina), international marina (International Marina) and a marina for superyachts (Superyacht Marina).
The winners of 2018-2019 were:
Coastal Marina (more 250 seats)
- Winner: Plymouth Yacht Haven (Plymouth, England)
- Runner-up: MDL Torquay Marina (Torquay, Devon, England)

Plymouth Yacht Haven, Plymouth
Coastal Marina (up to 250 seats)
- Winner: Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbor (Hampshire, England)
- Runner-up: Poole Quay Boat Haven (Poole, England)

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbor, Hampshire

Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbor, Hampshire
Marina far from the sea
- Winner: Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina (Cheshire, England)
- Runner-up: Caen Hill Marina (Wiltshire, England)
International Marina
- Winner: Marina de Vilamoura (Vilamoura, Portugal)
- Second place: Karpaz Gate Marina (Karpas Peninsula, North Cyprus)

Marina de Vilamoura, Potugalia

Marina de Vilamoura, Portugal

Karpaz Gate Marina, North Cyprus

Karpaz Gate Marina, North Cyprus
Marina for superyachts
- Winner: Yalikavak Marina (Yalikavak, Turkey)

Yalikavak Marina, Turkey

Yalikavak Marina, Turkey

Yalikavak Marina, Turkey
John White, general manager The Yacht Harbor Association commented: “Huge congratulations to all winners, awardees and all yacht marinas voted for by yachtsmen within Marina of the Year Awards 2018-2019... The many yacht marinas that participated this year have shown how strong today's marinas are in achieving and often exceeding the standard of service quality and superior amenities for today's consumer. ”
Congratulations! Such events support the motivation of marinas to develop and become better every year, and yachtsmen, in turn, receive reliable service and enjoy sailing more. Winners and awardees will be awarded by the TYHA Chair at the Marina Conference on April 24, 2019.
05.03.2019
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