Haven KJ on Tour:
Summer 2024

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The Boat Show season came to an end in September with the Southampton International Boat Show, but with a full roster of shows and events over the summer, the HKJ crew were kept busy. So let’s find out what the crew got up to:

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Aqueduct Marina Boating Event
13th July

Our boat show veterans, Paul KJ and Kelly were once again keeping themselves busy at the Aqueduct Boating Event sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston. They met with customers old and new, and made a few furry friends along the way, who were keen to try on one of our HKJ doggy bandanas.

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Man smiling while kneeling beside two greyhounds wearing bandanas outside a building.
Two people smiling in front of a booth with signage for boat insurance. The man has glasses and a beard; the woman has red hair.
A white, fluffy dog wearing a patterned bandana sits on a brick surface outside a building.

Thames Traditional Boat Festival
19th – 21st July

It was a glorious weekend in Henley-on-Thames at the Traditional Boat Festival. We partnered up with our trusted and loyal introducers, Tingdene Marinas & Boat Sales, and hosted our first ‘Guess the length of Buddy’s rope’ competition. With an array of boats on display, it was a feast for the eyes and it was a perfect opportunity to catch up with our very good friends at Bray Marine and Val Wyatt, as well as chatting to clients and visitors.

Four people stand in front of a Tingdene Marinas & Boat Sales tent at an outdoor event, with banners and brochures on display.
A man in a hat stands at an outdoor booth, holding brochures. Two men stand nearby under a sun umbrella.
Outdoor boat show with sailboat and competition banner featuring a penguin holding a rope graphic, and sales signage.
Two French Bulldogs wearing bandanas, one standing and one sitting, on grass with a person sitting in the background.
Person riding a bicycle on a pedal-powered floatation device across a body of water with trees in the background.
Several sailboats on a large body of water under a partly cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline visible in the background.

Dartmouth Regatta Sailing Week
29th – 31st August

After a Summer which had, to say the least, been a little sub-optimal, the intrepid crew from “Haven KJ Enigma” ventured down to the beautiful port of Dartmouth in late August to take part in the 179th Dartmouth Regatta under blue skies and glorious sunshine. Great weather combined with really close racing made for an awesome week with “Haven KJ Enigma” coming in an impressive 3rd in class with a reduced crew. Check out the incredible footage from each day of racing on their YouTube channel

Four men are on a sailboat in a harbor, with one man smiling for a selfie. Sailboats and a town are visible in the background.
Boats sail on a sunny day with a person adjusting a mast and flag in the foreground, and hills visible in the background.
A person wearing sunglasses and a jacket steers a sailboat on a calm sea, with several sailboats visible in the background.
A group of people sailing on a boat in a calm bay with a town and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Southampton International Boat Show
13th – 22nd September

We had an incredible time at the 55th Southampton Boat Show! We were proud to exhibit on the TYHA ‘Find a Marina’ stand and sponsor the prestigious TYHA Marina Awards once again. It was fantastic to connect with so many boating enthusiasts and industry professionals. We’d also like to acknowledge Paul KJ’s involvement on the Foredeck Stage, as a regular panellist on the How to Buy a Boat segments, providing guidance and advice on purchasing a boat.

We had the pleasure of hosting a spectacular post-show event for our broker partners, introducers and invited guests, at Stein Garten Southampton. Everyone indulged in delicious bratwursts and enjoyed a drink or two! It was a fantastic night filled with networking, good vibes, and lots of fun!

People standing on a stage at the opening of the Southampton International Boat Show 2024, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
Colorful lighthouse sculptures displayed outdoors on a paved path under a blue sky, part of an art exhibition.
A group of seven people standing by a promotional booth for marine insurance at an event, all wearing branded shirts.
A person in a white vest holds a brown hawk perched on a gloved hand. A boat is visible in the background.
Three men sit on white couches against a blue background, with brochures on a small table in front of them.
Several yachts docked at a marina during a sunset, with gentle ripples on the calm water and a partially cloudy sky.
Group of six people sitting on a stage with a
A black dog with a white bandana sits on a blue floor, tongue out, with people in the background.
Group of people posing on a city street at night, some holding drinks, with lit buildings in the background.
Glass awards with blue-green accents on wooden bases, labeled

TYHA Marina Awards 2024
18th September

For the second year, Haven Knox-Johnston sponsored The Yacht Harbour Association Marina (TYHA) Awards, which celebrate excellence in marinas globally. These awards recognize marinas that provide exceptional customer service and experiences. The ceremony, held at the Southampton International Boat Show, was co-hosted by industry leaders, including our very own Paul Knox-Johnston, and attended by representatives from many of the 200 Gold Anchor accredited marinas. The event celebrated the achievements of outstanding marinas and was a key highlight of the boat show. Congratulations to our incredible winners of the TYHA Marina Awards 2024!

People seated and standing at an indoor event, with booths and banners in the background.
Two men speaking and holding microphones on a stage at a boat show with an audience in the foreground.
Four people stand together at a yachting event, holding an award. A banner with logos is visible behind them.
Three people stand together indoors holding a trophy at a yachting event, with a backdrop featuring marine-themed logos.
A group of people on a stage holding certificates, with a
A woman speaks at a boating event on the

Stay tuned for more events that we’ll be attending throughout 2025!

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