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KARPAZ GATE MARINA ACHIEVES ACCOLADE IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARINA OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022
Unique destination in Northern Cyprus voted as one of the world’s most popular marinas in The Yacht Harbour Association’s latest competition
Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has for the fourth time, been voted among the world’s most popular Gold Anchor-accredited marinas with recognition in the prestigious The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) Towergate’s Marina of the Year Awards 2022.
Voted by berth holders and boat owners, the full-service 300-berth marina on the island’s stunning Karpaz peninsula came runner-up in the International Marina of the Year category, just one level away from the winning spot.
Reflecting high levels of customer satisfaction achieved by 5 Gold Anchor-rated Karpaz Gate Marina in the past year, the award is resulting from exceptional standards of service throughout its facilities, its exceptionally warm and pleasurable atmosphere created by the staff and for its outstanding location and setting.
Open to all Gold Anchor accredited marinas in the UK and overseas, the TYHA Marina of the Year Awards 2022 gave customers the chance to put forward their favourite marina, categorised by berthing numbers and the by the type of location of the marina.
On receiving this years’ award announced at Southampton International Boat Show, Liza Singer, the marina’s Managing Director, said: “This is the fourth award we have won since 2017which we are overjoyed with, and even more so by receiving this recognition from The Yacht Harbour Association.
“This of course could only be made possible due to our supporting guests who we are grateful to for nominating us. It is a result of diligent and detailed work, to constantly review processes and fine-tuning our services, to ensure we offer nothing but the best for our visitors and guests, from sea or from ashore.”
Liza went on the say: “Our offering is unique because we offer flexibility with our berthing packages and an on-site Technical Centre. That, combined with luxury recreational facilities including our Beach Club and promenade and our boutique hotel, hamam and spa which opened this year, with a new indoor pool, gym and yoga studio coming up this winter and a private yacht club from our clients, really makes Karpaz Gate Marina magnificent.
Add to that our amazing team, who keep the operation flowing and who always strive to give our guests exceptional service, and you can appreciate the pillars of our continuous popularity.”
As winners of the International Marina of the Year in 2017 and runner-up in 2018, 2019, 2021 and now 2022, means that Karpaz Gate Marina has held 5 Gold Anchors, one of the highest accolades for service and operational standards available in the industry since 2013.
Presenting even more unique opportunities, Karpaz Gate Marina now gives guests the chance to achieve powerboat skipper qualifications, with packages for a two-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course at its RYA Training Centre, with two nights’ stay including breakfast at the spectacular nautical-themed hotel.
Open to anyone over the age of 12, the RYA training provides everything you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level, with courses including launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery and other boat driving skills with no other pre-course experience necessary.
2022 has also seen the introduction of chartering a powerboat at the marina, giving guests the chance to explore the coves and islands in the area. Skippered day charters are available on a 20m/64ft Princess motoryacht for up to 14 people or a 16m/52ft Azimut motoryacht for up to 8 people or a 7m/22ft Yamaha motorboat for a maximum of 4 people and is a fantastic addition to the marina.
TYHA, a group association within British Marine, launched the Marina of the Year Awards in 2014 to recognise the best of almost 160 Gold Anchor-accredited marinas across the world and help nominated marinas provide a better service for their customers.
To discuss the best tailored berthing packages for you at Karpaz Gate Marina, please telephone the marina office on +90 533 833 7878 or email info@karpazbay.com. The 2022 pricelist and further information is available at www.karpazbay.com.
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Karpaz Gate Marina
Office Tel: +90 533 833 7878
E: info@karpazbay.com
www.karpazbay.com
Louise Gardiner, Saltwater Stone
Tel: +44 (0)1202 669244
E: l.gardiner@saltwater-stone.com
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About Karpaz Gate Marina
Our Vision: Karpaz Gate Marina’s vision is to introduce the less travelled areas of the Eastern Mediterranean to the yachting sector, to lead the development of this region to create a widely recognised and attractive yachting tourism destination, and to establish the marina as the leading homeport in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Location:the northern shore of the Karpaz Peninsula in North Cyprus, 20nm west of Cape Andreas and 48nm east of Girne (N35 33.5’ E34 13.6’)
- Awards:Karpaz Gate Marina was named The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) International Marina of the Year Runner-up in 2018, 2019 and 2021, and the 2017 International Marina of the Year Winner; TYHA’s rating of 5 Gold Anchors was received in July 2013; ICOMIA Clean Marina standard achieved in July 2013
- Berths: 300 accommodating up to 60m vessels, including 15 berths for superyachts
- Berth services: power and fresh water available for every berth; TV connection; high speed Wi-Fi to all areas of the marina
- Security: 24/7 CCTV and security personnel throughout the marina as well as access control and access cards for each marina area
- Boat Yard: 18,000 square metres of dry storage area, with modern and fully equipped workshops and a 300-ton travel lift accommodating yachts with a beam up to 10m. Services include: yacht painting, carpentry, hull repairs, anti-fouling (including Coppercoat application), polishing and varnishing, teak work, engine and reduction gear servicing, rudder system servicing, navigation equipment servicing, electrical works
- Fuel: Euro diesel and gasoline available
- Duty Free status: includes duty-free prices on fuel, technical services and supplies, as well as berthing fees
- Leisure facilities: include Hemingway’s Resto-Bar; Beach Club, with 33m Infinity pool, watersports centre, private beach, children’s pool and play area, restaurant and bar; fitness centre/gym; indoor pool (2022)
- RYA Training Centre recognition: Ocean Yachting – Karpaz Gate Marina opened in 2020
- Accommodation:an on-site luxury Hotel, Hamam and Spa opened in 2021
- Cruising locations: there are miles of sandy beaches, coves and bays along the northeast coast of Northern Cyprus, with Famagusta (67nm) and Girne (48nm) a short sail away. The nearby southern Turkish coastline includes the harbours of Alanya, Antalya, Marmaris and Bodrum. In just under 300 nautical miles it is possible to reach Rhodes, gateway to the Greek Islands
- On-site activities: Yacht Club (2022), music events
- Shore services: on-site mini-market, chandlery, laundry room, international currency ATM
- Marina office services:include online weather updates; concierge and VIP service; airport collection service to/from nearest airports of Larnaca and Ercan
- Freshwater:produced on site
- Pollution controls: wastewater collection and treatment plant; solid waste collection stations; bilge water collection service; waste engine oil collection stations; independent desalination plant on site
- Port of Entry: marina office provides full assistance with clearance procedures
- Group membership: ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG); ‘Destinations’, a network of exclusive marinas established by ART Marine Marinas
- Contact: Marina Office on VHF Channel 10 ‘Karpaz Gate Marina’. The marina also listens on Channel 16
- 2022 offers*: Special Back2Boating packages available; other packages include a free haul out, hull wash and anti-fouling application with 21 days hard standing for annual berth holders; VIP care package; ‘Freezing Option’ to suspend annual contract; Flexible package to berth in water or dry dock; Stay 1 week, pay for 5 days; Fuel costs incentives. *Terms and Conditions apply
