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How to Rename Your Boat: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tradition, Superstition, and Legal Requirements

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The Best Boat Names of The Year

This year's boat names honored language, love, family, and tradition. They paid homage to your furry first mates, appeased the gods, helped...

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The Best Liveaboard Marinas in Washington State

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the United States. From the deep green of the Olympic...

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Dockwa’s Definitive Guide to Boating on Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is the ultimate all-American lake, quite literally! It’s the only one of the Great Lakes located exclusively within the...

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New U.S. Coast Guard Life Jacket Rules for 2025: What Boaters Need to Know

We’re excited to partner with NauticEd, your go-to resource for online boating education! Together, we’ll deliver key updates on USCG...

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How to Fix Leaking Portlights DIY Style

Our team at Dockwa is stoked to be collaborating with the Salty Dawgs Sailing Association (SDSA) to share monthly cruising tales in The...

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Harnessing Hydropower for Efficient Cruising

Explore the benefits of hydrogenerators with seasoned sailor Joe Drago as he shares his personal insights on this innovative power solution...

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DIY Solar Installation and Reflections

The Sun Keeps the Vegetables Cold: DIY Solar Installation and Reflections When I bought my 1967 Alberg 35, Maui, in early 2023, I knew I...

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Coastal Cruising 101: Planning, Preparation, and the Importance of Flexibility

When it comes to coastal cruising, there’s a lot to think about, but with the right planning, preparation, and practice, you’ll set...

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Your Ultimate Preseason Boating Checklist

For many boaters located in seasonal climates, May marks the start of another summer on the water. I am one of those boaters, and I have...

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You're Invited: Cruise to the 62nd Annual Windjammer Festival

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How to Rename Your Boat: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tradition, Superstition, and Legal Requirements

Boaters love Dockwa! Read testimonials here:

Marinas love Dockwa! Check out case studies here:

For marina industry news and best practices, check out our blog for marinas here:

The Best Boat Names of The Year

The Best Liveaboard Marinas in Washington State

Dockwa’s Definitive Guide to Boating on Lake Michigan

New U.S. Coast Guard Life Jacket Rules for 2025: What Boaters Need to Know

How to Fix Leaking Portlights DIY Style

Harnessing Hydropower for Efficient Cruising

DIY Solar Installation and Reflections

Coastal Cruising 101: Planning, Preparation, and the Importance of Flexibility

Your Ultimate Preseason Boating Checklist

Life on the Connecticut River

Holiday in Maine

You're Invited: Cruise to the 62nd Annual Windjammer Festival

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