Welcome to Destination Berthon.
Your hub for everything happening around the marina. Whether you’re a berth holder, crew, regular visitor, or just passing through, this is where you’ll find the latest updates.
Check in regularly for upcoming events, key dates, and useful information to help you plan ahead. You’ll also find news from the B Bar, including live music, seasonal specials, and more.
The B Bar
The B-Bar has reopened with a fresh new look and feel, offering a relaxed space overlooking the marina. Whether you’re stopping by for a morning coffee or an afternoon break, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and watch the activity on the water.
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 8:00 – 14:00
Thursday: 08:00 – 20:00
Friday & Saturday: 08:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 08:00 – 16:00
With its updated setting and views across the marina, the bar is a welcoming place for clients, visitors, and crew alike.
Events
Palma International Boat Show
Join Berthon International at the 2026 Palma International Boat Show and Palma Superyacht Village, held from 29 April to 2 May in the heart of Palma’s historic Moll Vell marina. Set beneath the city’s iconic cathedral, this flagship event marks the opening of the Mediterranean yachting season and brings together an exceptional collection of yachts, industry experts, and enthusiasts.
At the Superyacht Village, we are proud to present a standout selection of bluewater and performance yachts, including the HH66 NO CODE, Spirit 76 NAZGUL OF FORDELL, and Nautor Swan 77 INVICTUS. Each offering a unique blend of design, craftsmanship, and offshore capability.
Alongside this, as official Solaris representatives in the Balearics, we will be showcasing the Solaris 50 and Solaris 64 RS. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and discussing your plans for the season ahead.
WCC ARC Bluewater Open Day
Join Berthon International in Lymington on 16 May 2026 for our Bluewater Day. A relaxed, informative open day designed for anyone considering the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers or World ARC.
Whether you’re searching for the right boat or preparing one for offshore passagemaking, this is a chance to step aboard, ask questions, and learn from those who have done it. Meet experienced ARC skippers, explore a selection of bluewater-ready yachts, and gain practical insight into refits, equipment, safety, and life at sea.
Throughout the day, our team will host talks, demonstrations, and guided tours of our refit facilities, offering clear, honest advice to help you move from planning to departure. You’ll also be able to step aboard a curated selection of bluewater brokerage yachts from Berthon International, alongside privately owned ARC-ready boats, giving you a valuable, real-world look at how offshore cruising yachts are equipped and set up for life at sea.
From first ideas to final preparations, Bluewater Day is about making ocean cruising feel real and achievable.
Lymington Seafood Festival
The Lymington Seafood Festival returns from 10–12 July 2026, bringing a packed weekend of great food, live music, and waterfront atmosphere to the heart of Lymington. Celebrating its 10th year, the festival features an impressive line-up of local chefs, street food vendors, and cooking experiences, alongside live performances across the weekend, from tribute acts and indie bands to soul, ska, and acoustic sets. Visitors can enjoy chef demonstrations, hands-on cookery classes, a new drinks stage, and entertainment for all ages, all set just metres from the water.
Located right next to Berthon Lymington Marina, the festival makes the marina the ideal base for the weekend. Arrive by boat and step ashore straight into the heart of the action. Berths are extremely limited across the festival dates and fill quickly, so we strongly advise contacting our dockmasters as early as possible to secure your space.
Southampton International Boat Show
The Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park from 18–27 September 2026, celebrating its 57th edition with over 350 boats on display, a vibrant marina, and a full schedule of on-the-water demonstrations and interactive features. Open daily from 10:00, it remains the UK’s flagship boating event and a key date in the calendar.
This year, Gemini RIBs, Versadock, and BHG Marine will be exhibiting, showcasing a range of high-performance RIBs, innovative docking solutions, and expert marine services. Whether you’re looking to upgrade, refit, or explore new equipment, their teams will be on hand throughout the show to offer advice and insight.
With plenty to see both on and off the water, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the latest in boating and marine innovation.
Publications & Podcast
The Berthon Podcast
Brought to you by Berthon International – because every yacht has a story, and we’re here to tell it.
As the days get longer and more time is spent out on the water, it’s the perfect opportunity to stay connected with all things Berthon through our podcast. Designed to inform, inspire, and engage, each episode offers valuable insight for those already immersed in yachting, as well as those looking to get involved.
From market trends and ownership journeys to yacht design, technology, and brokerage expertise, we share our perspective on the industry. We also explore practical topics such as bluewater cruising, VAT, and compliance—bringing clarity to the more complex aspects of yacht ownership.
Berthon International’s Yacht Market Report
Berthon publishes an annual Market Report, reviewing yacht sales over the previous year and looking at what we believe will be the important trends and changes in the year ahead. Berthon are bluewater specialists and manage luxury yacht sales through a network of international offices.
The Berthon Book
A warm welcome to the 2025/26 Berthon Book, now in its 21st year and full of another selection of amazing articles supplied by the Berthon Team, Clients, Friends and Supporters, as well as a review of the Berthon fleet. All of the articles are original and chosen by us because we think they will interest you and as much as they fascinated us.
Berthon Brands
VersaDock Spring Sale
Spring’s here! Maximise your fun in the sun this summer with the VersaDock Air – BUY NOW for only £750 (RRP £1200)
3m x 2m (9.8′ x 6.6′)
Comes with: Electric pump, retractable ladder, inflatable fender, x2 suction cups & storage bag with carry handles.
Limited time only. Shipping not included.
Gemini RIBs for Leisure and Adventure
Built for strength, performance, and versatility, Gemini RIBs bring professional-grade engineering to the leisure market. Every model is designed to deliver the same durability and handling trusted by military, rescue, and commercial operators worldwide, reimagined for family days on the water, coastal cruising, or adventure travel.
With deep-V hulls, advanced shock mitigation, and a stable, dry ride, Gemini RIBs inspire confidence in all conditions. Each craft can be customised with seating, storage, and electronics to suit your lifestyle, whether you’re exploring hidden coves, towing water toys, or heading offshore.
Gemini RIBs are ready for wherever your next journey leads.
Gemini RIBs – Commercial/ Defence
Built for serious work, Gemini RIBs are trusted by military, law enforcement, rescue agencies, and commercial operators around the world. Each vessel is purpose-built for demanding environments—engineered to perform under pressure and customised to suit specific mission profiles. From border patrol and security to crew transfer, fisheries protection, and disaster response, these RIBs combine strength, speed, and stability with exceptional handling in all conditions. Rigged and commissioned at Berthon by experienced marine professionals, every Gemini is ready for whatever the job throws at it.
BHG Marine
BHG Marine founded in 1947 have enjoyed a long-standing, and leading, presence in the boating industry. Situated on the Lymington River within Lymington Marina we offer a broad range of craft and services to both leisure and commercial customers.
Specialist Brands:
- Jeanneau – Merry Fisher, Cap Camarat, NC and DB ranges.
- AB – RIBs, Dinghies and Jet Tenders.
- Zodiac – RIBs and Dinghies.
- Linder – Aluminium Boats and Canoes.
- Rigiflex – Rescue, Safety and Leisure boats.
- Yamaha – Outboard engines and Dinghies.
- Hurley – Dinghy Davit Systems.
- Extreme – Trailers & Launch Trolleys
- Garmin and Fusion – Electronics.
- Prop Guard – Propeller Safety Guard
- TurboSwing – Ski/Tube Towbar for Outboards
Services Include:
- Antifouling
- Valeting & Polishing
- Repairs
- Diagnostics and fault finding
- Outboard Installation
- Repower & Upgrades
- Service and maintenance
- Engineering
- Storage
- Winterisation & recommissioning
Berthon Boatyard
Ripple
One of the standout projects currently underway in the Big Blue Shed is Ripple, a West Solent One Design built in 1925 and owned by Brian May—managing director of Berthon and great-grandson of the yacht’s original designer. Formerly known as Dinah, she was renamed Ripple after the Grateful Dead song, symbolising both personal renewal and the continuation of a family legacy. Now undergoing a full restoration by Berthon’s apprentices, Ripple is being carefully rebuilt using a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern materials, including laminated iroko and Alaskan yellow cedar. The project provides apprentices with the rare opportunity for hands-on training aboard a classic wooden sailing yacht, delivering invaluable experience in heritage boatbuilding.
Commercial vessels
Berthon’s commercial clients benefit from our comprehensive in-service support, as well as our tailored refit and maintenance programmes. Our contracts include organisations such as the Royal Navy, Border Force, ABP, and others.
Dry Sailors
The Berthon dry sailing service suits all small keel boats with a displacement of no more than 3.5 tonnes (includes Folkboats), a central lifting point and their own road trailer with tow hitch.
