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At the end of every year, Dockwa and Marinas.com celebrate the marinas that boaters love most through the Boaters’ Choice Awards — a recognition program built entirely on boater reviews. These awards...
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Team Dockwa: 6/30/21 12:44 PM
We think it's fair to say that paperwork is universally disliked by marinas and boaters alike. And chasing after insurance and registration documents that have expired? Well, that is among the worst...
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Team Dockwa: 5/18/21 9:21 AM
We are in a time of growth for boating. Boat sales in the United States hit a 13 year high in 2020 according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Here at Dockwa we've seen more than 100%...
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Meghan Keaney Anderson: 3/15/21 3:56 PM
In a 2021 study, Dockwa surveyed more than 100 marinas and found that an astounding 45% of them had been approached in the last year to sell their marina. There is definitely a sea-change happening...
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Adrian Mott: 3/14/21 3:15 PM
Analytics can be overwhelming to think about setting up, not to mention reviewing on a regular basis. But tracking a few essential metrics can make a major difference for your marina's revenue and...
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Meghan Keaney Anderson: 2/25/21 2:28 PM
What is Average Daily Rate? Average daily rate is just as it sounds. Since occupancy and rates can fluctuate throughout a season or year, Average Daily Rate gives you a handle on what your baseline...
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Meghan Keaney Anderson: 2/25/21 2:28 PM
What is revenue per available linear foot (RevPFL) We admit, it's not the easiest acronym to say, but RevPLF is a powerful one. Revenue per Available Linear Foot (RevPLF) is a combination metric of...
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Meghan Keaney Anderson: 2/25/21 2:27 PM
What is a Marina Occupancy Rate? Occupancy rate is a measure of how much of your dock space is rented to customers over a given period of time. While each marina is different in terms of how their...
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Mike Melillo: 2/17/21 3:34 PM
We are at a watershed moment for the marina industry - one which will change the face of marina ownership and management for a generation to come. Marinas have always changed hands as owners round...
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Becky at Dockwa: 11/13/20 9:37 AM
In the wake of Covid-19, more people than ever before are taking to the water for recreational and social activity. While this is an absolute win for the boating industry, it won't be "business as...