Cover Story: Hurricane preparedness, safety this season

Preparing a boat for a hurricane means defending against wind, rain, waves and surge – all in proportions rarely experienced by boaters in our area.

As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season heats up – and with this year's fourth named storm Lee strengthening towards the Caribbean – the staff of Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South remain diligent in monitoring the storms that may pose a threat to the upper Chesapeake Bay region.

We recommend that our customers take precautions as they see fit for any impending storm. Stow loose gear below deck, secure dinghies and inflatables ashore and and have extra lines on-board for doubling up ties as needed. If you need assistance in preparing your vessel, do give our office staff a call at (410) 778-6697.

For those of you that wish to be placed on our hurricane haul-out list who have not done so already, please send an email to email@havenharbour.com or give us a call. We will only activate the list if we feel there is a serious storm threat to the region.

For the latest storm updates and forecasts, visit NOAA's National Hurricane Center.

On the Radar: Come see us at next month's Annapolis Boat Shows

The 2023 United States Power and Sailboat Shows, being held for 53 years in Annapolis, Md., are now just a few weeks away. Haven Harbour Marina Resorts is proud to once again be among those exhibiting, and will be located in Booths A2–A4 at both shows – visit to take advantage of our unbelievable boat show specials on in-stock, at-the-show outboards!

This year's Powerboat Show will be from Thursday, Oct. 5–Sunday, Oct. 8, followed by the Sailboat show that is happening from Thursday, Oct. 12–Sunday, Oct. 15. To learn more about the Annapolis Boat Shows, or to purchase tickets, visit annapolisboatshows.com.

Featured photo courtesy of PropTalk.