Cover Story: Weekly winter boatyard conditions update

As promised, we will be providing weekly boatyard conditions updates throughout the winter months to help ease any worries of our dry and wet winter storage customers.

Following the New Year, daily low temperatures in Rock Hall have risen to the mid-40s, with highs reaching the upper 50s on most days. Partly cloudy skies will continue into this weekend as nightly lows dip into the lower 30s with showers expected Sunday.

As stated in our winter storage policy, all boats and docks are inspected daily at both Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South to ensure that vessels are in proper care and condition.

We remind our storage customers that while checking on your vessel, do not venture out on a pier or dock alone. Hidden ice or other slick surfaces may throw patrons off balance, taking you for a plunge without anyone near to assist in your rescue. In addition, water that has accumulated on covers may freeze, making for a heavy and hazardous area of solid ice. Should you have a sizable accumulation of ice on your cover, we recommend contacting marina staff for removal, or provide assistance to you for safe removal – each free of charge.

Lastly, unoccupied stored boats throughout the winter months must be disconnected from shore power during non-business hours. Marina staff will be cycling breakers daily for wet-stored vessels. Boats stored with us are not permitted to remain connected to power 24/7 for various safety reasons.

Please contact us with any questions, comments or concerns regarding the winter storage of your vessel(s). Local weather conditions may be accessed around the clock via our online weather station at havenharbour.com/weather.

V-Day Vacay: Book the Inn at Haven Harbour getaway package

This year, choose the Inn at Haven Harbour for your Valentine's Day getaway!

Our exclusive package will be happening Feb. 10–12 in the Manor House, and comes complete with a room for two nights, chocolate-covered strawberries, your choice of a fresh flower arrangement or heart of rose petals, as well as a welcome charcuterie platter and wine serving on the evening of Friday, Feb. 10 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Merlot, champagne or chardonnay may be added to your package for an additional fee).

Package purchasers will also enjoy our Sweetheart Dinner that will be served in the Manor House's waterfront Great Room beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 with several course offerings from which to choose (see menu).

This one-of-a-kind package is now available at $500.00 per booking. To reserve you and your special someone's stay, please call so that we may make arrangements and confirm your dining selections.