Yacht Havens Group

What Yacht Havens Group does

Yacht Havens Group is a family-owned marina operator headquartered in Lymington, United Kingdom, running a portfolio of 9 marina locations across England, Scotland, Wales, and the Netherlands with a combined 4,000+ berths. Founded as Largs Yacht Haven in 1984, the group has grown organically into one of the larger independent UK marina operators, with flagship sites including Lymington Yacht Haven (620 berths), Largs Yacht Haven (700 berths), and Jachthaven Biesbosch in the Netherlands (1,400 berths, the group's largest). Each location delivers a full-service marina experience: pontoon berths, swinging moorings, dry stack storage, boatyard services (lift capacities ranging from 40 to 75 tons), visitor berthing, on-site F&B (Haven Bar & Restaurant, Scotts, The Bridge, The Salt Lodge Hotel, The Mess Room Cafe), EV charging, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The group has invested in technology primarily at the operational layer — marina management systems, online enquiry forms, weather and tides monitoring, webcams per location, and Troon's Wi-Fi 6 deployment (first Scottish marina to do so) — with security underpinned by 24/7 CCTV across sites.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring subscription and transactional revenue. Core recurring revenue comes from annual and seasonal berth rentals, dry stack subscriptions, commercial property leases (workshops, offices, storage, retail units on marina sites), and boat club memberships. Transactional revenue includes visitor (transient) berthing on a nightly basis, boatyard services (lift, scrub, antifouling, winter storage, haul-out), and on-site F&B. A joint venture with Towergate offers berth holders 20% discounted boat insurance, generating affiliate revenue and embedding financial services into the membership proposition. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the yachthavens.com website and direct marina contact, supported by event-led demand generation (Plymouth Boat Fest, Richard Mille Fife Regatta, Largs Regatta Festival), community-driven retention (boat clubs, rallies, 'Introduce a friend' referral, complimentary berth exchanges between Yacht Havens locations), and channel partnerships (Discovery Yachts Group, Ancasta, Euroyachts, The Boat Shop/Clarke & Carter on-site as brokers and service providers).

Customer segments span individual boat owners and families (primary), transient visitors seeking short-stay moorings, and on-site marine businesses leasing commercial property. The group has accumulated multiple Gold Anchor accreditations from The Yacht Harbour Association, Marina of the Year awards, Blue Flag/Green Pennant environmental certification at Jachthaven Biesbosch, and recent hospitality awards (The Salt Lodge Hotel, Troon). Ownership remains with the founding family; no external private equity or institutional capital is disclosed, and the company is privately held with no public listing.

Name

Yacht Havens Group

Legal name

Yacht Havens Group

Website

https://yachthavens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yacht Havens Group is a family-owned marina operator running 9 full-service marina locations across the UK and Netherlands with 4,000+ berths, offering berthing, dry stack storage, boatyard services, F&B, and commercial marine properties to individual boat owners, transient visitors, and on-site marine businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Boatyard maintenance
• Dry stack storage
• Marina management
• Commercial marine properties

Headquarters

HQ city

Lymington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual & Seasonal Berth Rental: Core revenue from long-term berth holders paying annual or seasonal fees for pontoon berths, swinging moorings, and dry stack storage. Includes flexible contracts and early payment discounts.
2. Visitor Berthing: Transient berthing fees for visiting boats on a nightly or short-term basis.
3. Dry Stack Storage: Undercover berthing and storage for boats up to specified LOA (length overall) limits, providing weather-protected storage with launch services.
4. Boatyard Services: Lift and scrub, winter maintenance, haul out services, antifouling, and general boatyard operations including lift capacity ranging from 40-75 tons depending on location.
5. Food & Beverage: On-site restaurants and bars including Haven Bar & Restaurant (Lymington), Scotts Bar & Restaurant (Largs), The Bridge Restaurant (Plymouth), The Salt Lodge Hotel (Troon), and The Mess Room Cafe (Plymouth).
6. Commercial Property Rental: Waterfront office space, workshops, storage units, and retail units leased to marine businesses. Includes dedicated commercial marine business parks and newly completed workshop units at Yacht Haven Quay Plymouth.
7. Boat Clubs: Boat club memberships offering access to boats without ownership responsibility, including club fleets at Lymington and Plymouth.
8. Insurance Partnership: Joint venture with Towergate offering discounted boat insurance (20% discount) for berth holders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yacht Havens Group operates a portfolio of 9 full-service marina locations across the UK and the Netherlands, providing pontoon berthing, swinging moorings, dry stack storage, boatyard services (lifting, antifouling, winter maintenance), visitor moorings, boat club memberships, and on-site hospitality such as restaurants, bars, and hotels. The group also leases waterfront commercial properties to marine businesses.

Product overview

Yacht Havens Group operates a portfolio of 9 marina locations across the UK and Netherlands under a unified marina management brand. The core offering consists of full-service marinas providing berthing, boatyard services, and dry stack facilities. Each location (Lymington Yacht Haven, Haven Quay Lymington, Largs Yacht Haven, Troon Yacht Haven, Fambridge Yacht Haven, Neyland Yacht Haven, Plymouth Yacht Haven, Yacht Haven Quay Plymouth, and Jachthaven Biesbosch) offers pontoon berths, swinging moorings, boatyard services (lifting, storage, maintenance), and dry berthing options. Supporting services include Boat Clubs for shared ownership, a boat insurance partnership with Towergate, commercial property rentals, Haven Pod eco-accommodation at Neyland, and RIB charter services. The group emphasizes over 4,000 total marina berths, family-run operations, and environmental stewardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lymington Yacht Haven Full-service marina in The Solent, Hampshire with 620 berths, on-site boatyard, dry berthing, 24/7 secure site, and Haven bar & restaurant.
• Haven Quay, Lymington Dry Stack facility in Lymington accommodating boats up to 10m LOA with secure site, 24h CCTV, storage for 160 boats, showers, toilets, and free parking.
• Largs Yacht Haven Five-star marina in North Ayrshire, Scotland with 700 berths, fully serviced boatyard, 70 ton hoist, 24h fuel, Scotts bar & restaurant, and free parking.
• Troon Yacht Haven Marina in South Ayrshire, Scotland with 400 berths, modern facilities, 55 ton hoist, 24h diesel, The Salt Lodge Hotel, free parking, and the first Scottish marina to install Wi-Fi 6.
• Fambridge Yacht Haven Marina on River Crouch, Essex with 220 pontoon berths, 120 swinging moorings, visitor berths, 40 ton hoist, adventure playground, and Ferry Boat Inn.
• Neyland Yacht Haven Marina in Pembrokeshire, Wales with 420 berths, full tidal access, on-water fuel, bar restaurant & cafe, free parking, and Haven Pod eco-friendly accommodation.
• Plymouth Yacht Haven Marina in South West Coast, Devon with 450 berths, 75 ton hoist, on-water 24h fuel, The Bridge Restaurant, free parking, and dry berthing options.
• Yacht Haven Quay, Plymouth Undercover marina with 200+ berths, 24h CCTV, showers & car parking, The Mess Room Cafe, Plymouth Boat Club, dry stack facility, and RIB charter services.
• Jachthaven Biesbosch Marina in The Netherlands with 1,400 berths, excellent facilities, bars & restaurants, adventure playground, CamperPark, and proximity to National Park De Biesbosch.
• Commercial Properties Prime marine commercial locations offering waterfront properties, office space, retail, workshops, and storage to marine businesses with flexible lease terms.
• Boat Club Memberships Membership-based boat access offering the experience of boating without ownership responsibility, with club fleets at Lymington and Plymouth locations.
• The Salt Lodge Hotel Boutique hotel accommodation at Troon Yacht Haven, awarded Best Coastal Hotel and Best Unique Stay at the Annual Hospitality Awards in Glasgow.
• Haven Pod Accommodation Eco-friendly unique accommodation pods at Neyland Yacht Haven providing on-site lodging for visitors to Pembrokeshire, recipient of a Tourism Award.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TowergatecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint venture with Towergate, one of the UK's leading boat insurance specialists. Offers 20% discount on boat insurance for Yacht Havens berth holders plus enhanced benefits, allowing berth holders to take to the water with complete confidence.
• Ocean SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ocean Safety to extend equipment servicing across Yacht Havens marina locations. Ocean Safety provides marine safety equipment and servicing support.
• Discovery Yachts GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiscovery Yachts Group opened new sales office at Lymington Yacht Haven, utilizing the marina location for yacht sales operations.
• EuroyachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoat sales company operating at Largs and Troon Yacht Havens. Euroyachts celebrates 60 years in business, operates sales weekends at marina locations.
• Marine AIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Plymouth Boat Fest 2026. Marine AI powers the annual Plymouth Boat Fest, a major event showcasing the South West's marine industry to record crowds.
• Richard MillecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of The Fife Regatta, now called Richard Mille Fife Regatta. The partnership brings historic Fife yachts back to their birthplace in Scotland, celebrating maritime heritage.
• AncastaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAncasta open new brokerage office at Plymouth Yacht Haven for yacht brokerage services.
• The SUP CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStand-up paddleboard company that found a new home at Haven Quay, Lymington, offering watersports rentals and services.
• The Boat Shop / Clarke & CarterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Boat Shop Worldwide relocated to North Fambridge and was later acquired by Clarke & Carter, operating boat sales at Fambridge Yacht Haven.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boatfolk: UK marina group operating multiple marina sites with berthing, boatyard, and ancillary services. Directly comparable multi-site UK marina operator targeting similar boat-owner customer segments.
• MDL Marinas: One of the UK's largest marina operator groups, owning and operating a network of marinas with berthing, boatyard services, and F&B. Directly comparable to Yacht Havens as a multi-site UK marina operator with similar service mix and target customer base.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International marina operator and consultancy managing premium marinas globally. Comparable in offering marina management and berthing services for the leisure boating market, though more international in footprint.
• Premier Marinas: UK marina group operating premium marinas on the South Coast and East Coast with berthing, dry stack, boatyard, and on-site restaurants. Directly comparable scale, geography (UK Solent-adjacent), and service offering to Yacht Havens.
• Dean & Reddyhoff Marinas: UK marina operator with multiple sites on the South Coast offering berthing, boatyard, and residential boat ownership schemes. Comparable service mix and customer base within the UK leisure boating market.
• Hamble Point Marina: Solent-based UK marina with berthing, boatyard, and ancillary services. Directly comparable to Lymington Yacht Haven in geography (Solent), customer base, and service mix.
• Fox's Marina & Boatyard: Independent UK marina and full-service boatyard on the East Coast (Ipswich). Comparable offering of berthing, boatyard services, and chandlery to a regional subset of Yacht Havens' locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yachthavens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yacht-havens-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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