Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  With hurricane season approaching, boat owners along the Alabama Gulf Coast are being urged to be prepared. Legendary Marina & Yacht Club in Gulf Shores is offering storage options designed to protect vessels during a major storm. The marina is one of the only facilities on the Gulf Coast built to withstand the full force of a Category 5 hurricane. Availability is limited. The marina also promotes having the Best Fuel Prices on the ICW.

Many marine insurance companies require policyholders to have a hurricane preparedness plan in place before a storm threatens. That requirement is one of the main reasons Legendary Marina Gulf Shores built its facility to handle extreme weather. The marina is engineered to withstand Category 5 winds up to 160 miles per hour. That level of protection is rare among Gulf Coast marinas.

The facility can store vessels up to 55 feet in length. Trailered boats are also welcome, giving owners of smaller craft the same level of protection. The marina markets itself as being built for protection and designed for peace of mind. Those features are becoming more important as storm seasons grow more unpredictable.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. The Gulf Coast has experienced some of the most destructive storms in U.S. history during that period. Having a plan in place before a storm develops can mean the difference between saving a vessel and losing it. 

Boat owners who want to learn more about hurricane plans or storage options can call Legendary Marina Gulf Shores at 251-468-2377 or click here to visit their website. Staff can walk callers through both long-term and short-term storage solutions. The marina encourages owners to reach out before spots fill up and before rates go up. Waiting until a storm is in the forecast may leave some boat owners without options.