Cover Story: Haven Harbour now full-line Yamaha, Mercury centers

The Chesapeake Bay's newest dual, full-line Yamaha and Mercury outboard sales, service and re-power centers have arrived. Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South are now selling, servicing and re-powering boats with both brands, having recently added Mercury's proven brand and product line to complement our marinas’ longstanding relationship with Yamaha.

“Throughout our rich engine sales, service and re-power history, we have never been brand-centric,” said Managing Director Charlie Petosa. “We have serviced all boat and inboard brands in the past. Naturally, as the outboard market continues to grow, we want to be sure to satisfy the needs of our clients. We believe customers should not have to choose where they service their boats based on the type or brand of propulsion they own. Yamaha or Mercury outboards — Yanmar, MerCruiser, Volvo or any other brand inboards — we have the inventory and certified technicians standing by.”

For current and consistently up-to-date inventory information, visit us at havenharbour.com/Yamaha and havenharbour.com/Mercury, respectively. If you would like to discuss your next interval service or re-power project, contact a service manager at (410) 778-6697.

Happening Now: Bay Paddle is tomorrow at Haven Harbour South

A two-day, 45-mile, 100-plus-person paddle along a considerable length of the Chesapeake Bay begins tomorrow. Known simply as Bay Paddle, It's not a race but a journey challenging the physical and mental endurance of each participant while traveling on one of the planet's most spectacular and diverse bodies of water – all in the name of a good cause.

Bay Paddle's mission is to help protect the Chesapeake Bay by working with organizations like Oyster Recovery Partnership to plant more oysters, as well as with the Chesapeake Conservancy in supporting their efforts to designate the Bay as a National Park.

"I became the first person to stand-up paddle board the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay. I did it over nine days in order to raise money for Oyster Recovery Partnership," writes Chris Hopkinson, Bay Paddle founder. "It was an unforgettable experience... in some of the most spectacular and remote parts of the Bay, areas most boats can’t get to because of depth. I felt like an explorer navigating uncharted territory."

On the first day, paddlers will begin their exploration by departing Haven Harbour South, heading to Tilghman Island where they will rest and rejuvenate. Day two will continue them on their southbound journey to Cambridge, where the checkered flag awaits.

"More people should experience the journey and more needs to be done to protect our national treasure. That’s the mission of the Bay Paddle."

Learn more about the Bay Paddle organization, this year's event, how to help and where to donate at baypaddle.org. Photo courtesy of Bay Paddle.