York Marina has been named UK Inland Marina of the Year 2026 at The Yacht Harbour
Association (TYHA) Marina of the Year Awards, recognising its commitment to delivering an
outstanding boating experience.
The family-owned marina, situated on the River Ouse just four miles south of York, operates
a 300-berth facility serving the inland boating community. Its latest accolade reflects the
work of its team in maintaining high standards across the marina, including its facilities,
customer service and environmental management.
A key part of the marina’s approach to protecting its local waterways is its use of Wave
International’s Wavecleaner VAC, a portable pollution-control system designed to deal with
accidental spills of oil, diesel and other contaminants.
Like all marinas, York Marina faces the risk of occasional pollution incidents. By
implementing new filter technology available through the Wavecleaner VAC, marina staff
have a a practical, easy-to-use rapid response solution, enabling contaminated surface
water to be collected and treated on site.
The system draws polluted water through a sediment strainer and two Lloyd’s Register Type
Approved Wavestream System 2 filters. These remove hydrocarbons, oils, fuels and other
contaminants, including microplastics and microfibres, allowing treated water to be
discharged in line with the system’s specified 5 ppm oil-in-water standard.
By reducing reliance on conventional spill kits and the costly disposal of contaminated
water, the system gives marina staff a more convenient way to manage minor pollution
incidents while supporting the marina’s wider environmental responsibilities.
York Marina’s award win demonstrates how excellent marina management goes hand in
hand with protecting the waterways that make boating possible.
