STAFF at Upton Marina are celebrating a successful industry assessment.

The facility, run by Tingdene Marinas, has achieved the Yacht Harbour Association Four Gold Anchor Award.

This long-running and highly-regarded scheme rates marinas on a scale of one to five ‘anchors’ based on an overall assessment, mystery shopper visits and a berth holder questionnaire.

Julie Rawlings, manager of Upton Marina, said: “We are very pleased our efforts in providing excellent facilities and outstanding customer services have been recognised.”

She was particularly delighted that Upton became the only marina ever to be scored ‘10 out of 10’ on the mystery shopping element of the award. Another of Tingdene’s local marinas, at Stourport, also received the four gold anchor award.