Best Kept Boating Secret: This Protected Marina in South Florida
One of the best examples of a protected marina in south Florida is Soverel Harbour. Affectionately known as a ‘hurricane hole’, boaters know protected marinas offer the best “in-water” shelter from damaging surges caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. During the devastating hurricane seasons of ’06 and ’07, the boats in Soverel Harbour didn’t so much as lose an antenna. But, unlike many in-land hurricane holes, Soverel Harbour is just steps away from dining, shopping and entertainment. Near Palm Beach Marina Located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, this marina is South Florida’s gateway to golf, as it sits on P.G.A. Boulevard just a few minutes from the best courses in the world. Soverel Harbour is nestled near the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW), northwest of the P.G.A Boulevard Bridge. Ocean going boaters will find easy access via the ICWW and to the Jupiter and Lake Worth inlets. Soverel Harbour is also about 22 minutes from Palm Beach marina.
With 146 boat slips, Soverel Harbour Marina is a comfortable, medium-sized marina with slip sizes from 30’ to 75’. They have anywhere from 8 to 20 transient slips throughout the year ready to lease. You can rent a slip for as little as a couple of hours and enjoy lunch or dinner at a local restaurant, overnight, or for as long as the season or the year. Summer rates can be as low as $1.50 per foot, which includes electricity, water and basic cable. Call for more details.
Features of Soverel Marina in South Florida
Soverel was built in 1978 and back then was used primarily by sailboats. Today, owners of sailboats, powerboats and yachts all enjoy the wonderful amenities that this Palm Beach area marina offers.
Soverel is deep, with a 12’ maximum draft at low tide. Tides are 4’ to 5’, depending on the moon. They don’t have a traditional fuel dock, but a fuel truck from Dockside Petroleum (wholesale prices) can be scheduled to meet your boat at your slip. A pump-out truck is also available to service you.
Hot showers (handicapped accessible) and a coin-operated laundry room are available. Parking is very convenient as parking spaces are right beside the slips. Each slip has its own dock box, lock not included, to store your cleaning supplies. Soverel is pet friendly, and the winding sidewalk that skirts the marina is perfect for walking your dogs.
The marina is gated and guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The office is open everyday, including holidays, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Just hail Dockmaster Steve on Channel 16 to inquire about entry. Soverel’s working channel is 8. Latitude is 26° 44' 40" N., Longitude is 80° 02' 55" W. The ICW marker is 1013.
Please make a note to stop by the next time you find yourself near our marina in south Florida. For more information on slip lease rates, or slip sales, please contact Deborah at (561) 768-5534.
