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Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina wins major national award at the London Boat Show
13th January 2017
Plymouth’s Mayflower Marina is the first in the UK to be named Marina of Distinction in the Coastal Marina (over 250 berths) category by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
The coveted award was presented Thursday 12th January 2017 at the London Boat Show.
David Crouch, Sailport Plc Company Chairman: “I am delighted to learn that we have received such a prestigious award from our industry association. For Mayflower Marina to be the first UK marina to receive this category award makes it a particularly special achievement.
On behalf of the Sailport Plc Board, can I convey our sincere congratulations to Charles Bush the Managing Director, and the whole Mayflower team.”
This is the latest in a string of regional and national awards for the independent Marina that is owned and operated by Sailport Plc. Since 2014 it has twice been named Marina of the Year in the Coastal Marina (over 250 berths) category by TYHA. However, this Marina of Distinction award for customer service excellence, is a significant achievement the Mayflower team.
Charles Bush, Managing Director, Mayflower Marina: “This is unexpected and fantastic news for Mayflower Marina. It is an honour to receive the Marina of Distinction award for consistent customer service excellence. I am delighted for my staff and hugely grateful to our berth holders and visitors for their unstinting support over the years.”
The awards are based on the nominations and votes from visitors and berth holders. Mayflower Marina’s position, with easy access to the cruising waters around Devon and Cornwall as well as fantastic on-site facilities is clearly a winning formula within the sailing and motorboat communities.
Jon White, The Yacht Harbour Association: “The Marina of Distinction award is only given to marinas that are category finalists in the Marina of the Year Awards for 3 consecutive years. This award is evidence that the customer service provided by the team at Mayflower Marina is of the highest professional standards and greatly appreciated by berth holders and customers at this excellent 5 Gold Anchor marina.”