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We Don't Sell a Transient Slip App Here
Kristen Karpen, Head of Product at Dockwa: 3/4/26 9:19 AM
A Note from Kristen, Head of Product at Dockwa Why I joined Dockwa
Marina Operations
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The Gift of Time: Three Holiday Season Time-Savers from Dockwa
Griffin Engel - Team Dockwa: 12/3/25 11:45 AM
The holiday season brings a unique kind of pressure to marinas, whether they are slowing down for winter or operating at full speed in warmer climates. While most people are wrapping gifts and...
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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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A Marina's Guide to Backfilling
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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A Guide to Selling Your Marina
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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Marina Metrics You Should Track Monthly
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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How to Measure a Marina's Average Daily Rate
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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How to Measure a Marina’s Occupancy Rate
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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Knowing Your Marina's Value in an Age of Institutional Investors
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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Marina Cybersecurity: Getting Started
Becky at Dockwa: 10/9/20 8:47 PM
Dockwa CTO John Nagro recently joined the NMTA Boatyard & Marina Conference to talk shop about marina cybersecurity. Here's Part 1 of our cybersecurity blog series, starting with a quick list of...