South Florida Boaters - Is Your Marina Hurricane-Approved? • Annette Dammeyer

🌪️🚤 Hurricane Season is Here! Is Your Marina Hurricane-Approved? 🛥️🌴

🚨 South Florida Boaters — This One’s for You! 🚨
As your trusted real estate advisor (and fellow Floridian!), I want to make sure you’re ready for hurricane season — especially if you store your boat at a local marina.

🌀 Step One: Is Your Marina Hurricane-Approved?
Not all marinas are created equal. A hurricane-approved marina is one that’s located in a protected zone (like the Miami River) or has reinforced infrastructure and hurricane-rated storage — think dry stack storage built to withstand Category 4–5 winds.

📞 Call your marina NOW and ask:

Are you hurricane-rated or located in a designated hurricane safe zone?
What’s your official hurricane preparation protocol for boat owners?
Do you offer haul-out services before a storm?
Do you guarantee space if a storm is forecasted?
Is my insurance valid if the marina isn’t hurricane-approved?

⚓ If your marina is not hurricane-certified, ask what their plan is when a storm is approaching. Some offer temporary haul-outs, trailer storage, or referrals to inland facilities. You may need to coordinate alternate storage or transport well in advance — space fills up FAST.

✅ Pro Tips:

📆 Don’t wait — get on a hurricane haul-out list now, not when a storm is named.
📝 Review your boat insurance policy to ensure you’re covered for named storms.
📍 Store key documents, marina contact info, and your boat’s GPS location in a waterproof container (and in the cloud).

I care about your home and your lifestyle, and that includes your time on the water. Let’s make sure your investment is protected from all angles this season. 🌦️

If you need a list of hurricane-approved marinas near your neighborhood, just shoot me a message — happy to help! 💬

Stay safe, stay prepared!