Feature Story: Meet the 2021 Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South Dock Crews
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Every boating season brings a colorful mix of new and familiar faces to the dock staffs at Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South. Being a seasonal job, our dock crews are commonly staffed by college and high school students on break for the summer.
Pictured top right, Lucas Hyland, of Millington, Md., holds over six years of boating and dock knowledge. Being the former dockmaster of Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing, Lucas is in training to become Haven Harbour Marina's next dockmaster.
Marking her fifth year on the dock crew, Katie Falls, pictured second from right, says she has enjoyed the team atmosphere and working outdoors over the years. This week, Katie graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore – earning her master's degree in social work. She is now starting her search for a full-time career in the health services field.
Christian Sunkler ("Jr."), pictured second from left, is in his third year of dock crew membership. From Rock Hall, he grew up sailing with his family. His father, Christian Sunkler, is a marine technician right here with Haven Harbour Yacht Services. This Memorial Day, however, will be Jr.'s last with us. He is moving to join older brother William in Newport, R.I. We wish Christian all the best, and thank him for his years of service to the Haven Harbour community.
Last but not least, the newest member to join Haven Harbour Marina's Dock Crew is Trice Moore (not pictured), whose time with us began earlier today. Trice is completing his freshman year at Kent County High School. He plays football and baseball, and has long been involved in the Kent County 4-H program.
"I'm excited for the new season," said Greta Sommers, previous Haven Harbour Marina dockmaster and current Director of Service Operations (pictured top left). "We have a mix of experienced and green dockhands willing and eager to learn. Please give these guys and gal a warm welcome when you see them out on the docks. We're looking forward to a mask-less summer!"
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In his first year, Jackson Benton, pictured above left, joins longstanding dockmaster Denny Herrmann, right, on this year's Haven Harbour South Dock Crew. Jackson is currently finishing his sophomore year at Kent County High School where he plays lacrosse.
"This year, I have someone new on the docks, so in a way I'm doing my life's work which was teaching and coaching," Denny said. "Each summer, it's nice to meet new people and get to know the regular customers."
Our dock crews take pride in providing unparalleled service to our slipholders, transient boaters, yacht service customers and visitors, and we thank them for their commitment to excellence each and every day.
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Happening Now: National Safe Boating Week starts tomorrow
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National Safe Boating Week begins tomorrow and lasts through next Friday, May 28. The National Safe Boating Council offers a wealth of free resources including infographics, videos, audio clips, fact sheets and more. Be safe, wear a life jacket and boat responsibly!
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SIGN-UP FOR A VESSEL SAFETY CHECK
America's Boating Club at Valley Forge (aka the Main Line Sail and Power Squadron) will have several examiners at Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South on the morning of Saturday, June 5, 2021. Inspections will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in having a vessel safety check done, please sign-up in either marine store. See our customer service associates for appropriate sign-up sheet.
For questions, please contact Maryanne Boettjer at (610) 608-1892.
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JOIN OUR CREW
Haven Harbour is seeking to fill multiple full- and part-time positions. See all current job openings and details (and to apply) at Indeed.com.
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PASSAGES BAR & GRILL, ADMIRALS CLUB OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Mark your calendars! Haven Harbour Marina's Passages Bar & Grill and Haven Harbour South's Admirals Club Beachside Bar are set to open tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. Seasonal hours going forward are as follows:
Passages Bar & Grill
Fridays 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sundays 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admirals Beachside Bar
Fridays 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturdays 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sundays 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Keep up-to-date with the latest weekend specials, hours and events by liking Passages Bar & Grill on Facebook.
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SHRINKWRAP RECYCLING
As part of a new region-wide initiative, all vessels that have requested for their shrinkwrap to be removed by Haven Harbour Yacht Services will have a $15 dollar recycling bag fee charged to their spring commissioning work order. DIYers will need to buy the $15 recycling bag from one of our marine stores in order to dispose of any removed shrinkwrap. Boats larger than 35 feet may require two bags.
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WEEKLY DEALS
Mid-Week Special:
Book a stay at the Inn at Haven Harbour any Monday–Wednesday for two nights and receive a third night free.
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FUEL PRICES
Gasoline: $4.04/gal.
Diesel: $3.13/gal.
Rates include tax, subject to change and are eligible for quantity discounts.
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