Marina Blog

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Your Marina Has a Story to Tell. Boaters Want to Hear It. We Want to Share It.

Lauren from Dockwa: 4/9/26 8:00 AM

The Running Fix Newsletter reaches 120,000+ active boaters planning their next trip. Get featured — for free.

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How to Use Boater Reviews to Bolster Customer Relationships and Grow Your Business

Lauren from Dockwa: 11/25/25 12:00 AM

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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Webinar: How marinas can make the most of 2020's "Boater Boom"

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...

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Webinar: Optimizing Your Marina for Occupancy

Katharine Kirk: 5/15/20 10:48 AM

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Image Policy Update

Becky at Dockwa: 2/20/20 6:39 AM

When Dockwa paired up with Marinas.com, integrating thousands of boater reviews, one of our top priorities was giving marina managers more control over their profiles. Once you claim your marina's...

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Economic Impact of Harbors on Town Revenue and Local Business Revenue

Becky at Dockwa: 7/15/19 11:21 AM

What happens if the marina in your town doesn't reach its potential as far as visiting boater traffic? Your town and local businesses are missing out on revenue, not just the marina. Whether you're a...

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Social Media Basics: 7 Things Marinas Get Wrong

Becky at Dockwa: 5/16/18 6:59 PM

Sometimes when I'm chatting with a marina manager and we get on the topic of marketing, there's a sense of shame: I should be doing more, I don't know what I'm doing, I don't have enough time. You...

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Lifetime Value of a Marina Customer: How One Lead Can Impact Your Revenue for Years to Come

Becky at Dockwa: 5/4/17 10:00 AM

As a marina manager, you invest a lot of time in making sure your docks are maintained, your amenities are up to snuff, and your staff is well-trained, educated, and professional. It hardly goes...

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Getting Started with Email Marketing at Your Marina

Becky at Dockwa: 1/12/17 7:00 AM

Ah, Emails. We all love them, right? As much as people talk about hating "spam," the power and effectiveness of email marketing is undeniable. Consider the following stats from Entrepreneur Magazine:...

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The Marina Marketing Funnel

Adrian Mott: 1/3/17 3:15 PM

It’s been a great past year for me at Dockwa. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with marinas all over the country. I’ve learned a lot about the marine industry. Many of the challenges facing marinas...