24 February 2026

Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens announce new partnership

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By Malcolm Stewart Head of HKJ Commercial
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Delivering boat and marine trade insurance across nine marinas

We’re pleased to announce that Haven Knox-Johnston has entered an exciting new partnership with Yacht Havens – a collaboration that brings real benefits to both boat owners and marine businesses across the Yacht Havens group of marinas.

Working closely with the Yacht Havens team, we will be providing berth holders and marine trade tenants at all nine Yacht Havens locations with access to our full range of boat insurance and tailored marine trade insurance. For anyone operating within the marine industry, we know how important it is to have the right cover in place, so this partnership allows us to bring competitive, great‑value protection directly to the people who need it most.

As two long‑established marine brands with deep family roots, our shared heritage goes all the way back to 1978, when Sir Robin Knox‑Johnston helped transform the inner basin at Troon into the vibrant marina it is today. This history – combined with our joint commitment to exceptional service and genuine passion for boating – makes this partnership feel like a natural fit.

To strengthen our support even further, our Haven Knox-Johnston Specialist team in Plymouth relocated to Yacht Haven Quay in January 2026. This move allows us to provide even closer, on‑the‑ground expertise for berth holders and especially for marine businesses operating on site, ensuring they receive fast, knowledgeable advice from people who truly understand the industry.

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Boat owners introduced to Haven KJ through a Yacht Havens marina will automatically benefit from a 10% discount on their policies, plus an additional 10% for UK berth holders. They’ll also have direct access to our underwriting team for quick decisions and a market‑leading claims service should the unexpected happen.

For marine trade tenants, the benefits are just as strong. Our Commercial team specialises in identifying the unique operational risks facing marine businesses – from engineers and riggers to brokers, boatyards and commercial operators. We’ll work with each business to ensure they have the right, fairly priced cover to keep their operations safe and resilient.

As Paul Knox-Johnston said, “We are excited to partner with the team at Yacht Havens. This partnership brings together two trusted brands, each with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service. By combining our expertise and shared commitment to excellence, we look forward to delivering even greater value and experiences for our customers.”

Jonathan Cook, Group Marketing Manager at Yacht Havens, added, “The new partnership with Haven Knox-Johnston reinforces our commitment to a fully-serviced, accessible and secure boating experience for our berth holders. As a long-standing brand trusted by thousands of boaters, we believe our berth holders and trade tenants will be in safe hands with Haven Knox-Johnston.”

To learn more about our boat insurance offerings, visit HavenKJ.com. For berthing options with Yacht Havens, head to yachthavens.com.

 

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