Marina Blog

busy marina

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6 Ways to Protect Your Marina's Margins Before the Season Starts

If your marina is already using Dockwa for transient bookings, you have the foundation. But the right marina operating system should be doing a lot more than reservations — and for most marinas, the...

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connected marina system

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We Don't Sell a Transient Slip App Here

A Note from Kristen, Head of Product at Dockwa Why I joined Dockwa

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marina dock

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Dockwa Dispatch: February 2026

Introducing Dockwa Dispatch Get more from Dockwa - one update at a time

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The Gift of Time: Three Holiday Season Time-Savers from Dockwa

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

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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Introducing Insurance and Registration Expiration Reports

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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A Marina's Guide to Backfilling

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

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

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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Average Daily Rate for Marinas

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How to Measure a Marina's Average Daily Rate

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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