Berth Holder Associations 

As the collective is often more powerful than the individual the RYA has developed the concept of Berth Holder Associations which encourages individuals to come together to represent the interest of marina based boat owners. 

This section of the site therefore looks at the possibility of setting up a Berth Holder Association at marinas in the UK, explains how to get started and provides some useful template documentation.  Berth Holder Associations can play an integral role in improving facilities and services at marinas. 

The RYA has, In conjunction with Berth Holder Associations, developed The RYA Berth Holders Charter – Customer Award; the purpose of which is to help recognise and encourage good standards in customer service and value at all UK marinas.  Here we explain the concept and look at the key criteria for assessment.