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July 23, 2024

Navigating the Storm: How to use Dockwa to prepare your marina for a Hurricane 

Learn how Dockwa's tools can help your marina prepare for hurricanes with efficient boater communication, centralized information updates, risk protection clauses, and remote reservation management, ensuring safety and resilience.

May 9, 2024

Navigating the Summer Surge: How Dockwa's Transient Module Streamlines Marina Reservations During Peak Season

Prepare for a smoother summer season with Dockwa's Transient tools. Streamline operations, save time, and take control of your marina bookings to ensure a hassle-free experience for both you and your boaters.

November 13, 2023

Dockwa’s White-Glove Customer Service: A Personalized Voyage to Success

Dockwa is here to provide the ultimate level of support and assistance to our marina partners through industry-leading customer service.

November 8, 2023

Dockwa’s 2023 Year in Review

Join us as we reflect on the challenges the marine industry faced in 2023 and the tools Dockwa developed to combat them.

September 29, 2023

9 Benefits of Digital Marina Contracts

Learn the 9 biggest benefits of switching from paper contracts to digital contracts at your marina. Plus, discover the industry’s best digital contract and boater management tool.

August 28, 2023

3 Benefits of Dry Stack Scheduling Technology

Discover the top 3 benefits of improving your dry stack launch operations with scheduling tools.

August 11, 2023

QuickBooks POS Discontinued: Choose the Best Alternative for Your Marina

Intuit announced it is discontinuing QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale, a POS platform that has been on the market for more than 20 years. If you use QuickBooks POS, you’re probably wondering what this means for you, and which POS platform you should switch to. 

October 21, 2022

Enhance Your Marina: Technology for Day-to-Day Processes with Customers

We at Dockwa firmly believe that adopting online bookings and digital payment methods will advance your marina to meet the expectations of boaters today. Read how industry leaders have implemented these tools and the benefits associated with employing this technology.

October 20, 2022

Meeting Boater Expectations: Digital Contracts & Documentation

Learn how technology can enhance and speed up your contracts and documentation process. Implementation is easy, and your marina will be well-equipped to meet the needs of your boaters.

September 21, 2022

NMMA’s 2021 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract: Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat, and Trailer Sales Report

The latest section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association's 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract shows that boating and trailer sales have leveled off, but interest in boating is still booming.

September 20, 2022

Meeting Boaters of Dockwa Nation at NIBS 2022

The docks and show booths were hopping with attendees at the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS), September 15 to 18—and Dockwa boaters shared lots of good vibes with Dockwa staff at the show.

August 10, 2022

Get Back Your Days With Dockwa’s Billing and Invoicing Tool

Your manual process for billing and invoicing is time consuming and creates a negative boater experience. Free up some time and delight customers with Dockwa’s Billing and Invoicing Tool.

August 5, 2022

Town of Bristol Marina and Maritime Center Uses Dockwa to Enhance the Boater Experience

The marina’s 9th annual Seafoord Festival on August 13 also featured Rhode Island seafood, music, and community waterfront fun.

August 4, 2022

Two Florida Marinas Switch to Dockwa

When Bristol Harbor and Emerald Harbor began using Dockwa, they discovered how much more utility the platform offers, compared to their previous software.

July 27, 2022

Get Back Your Days With Dockwa’s Digital Contracts

Your manual process for sending out contracts is costing you precious time that could be spent delighting your boaters. Learn how Dockwa’s Digital Contracts will help save time.

July 20, 2022

Boating Traditions: America’s 100 Oldest Yacht Clubs

The development of yacht clubs in the 1800s is an important chapter of our boating and marina history in the U.S.—and tells us much about the country’s early yearning for nature and community.

July 19, 2022

New Research on Boater Trends Shows a Shift in Priorities and Expectations

Current industry research shows that the next generation of boaters are different than today’s. Your marina may need to adapt.

July 14, 2022

Get Your Days Back by Automating Everyday Marina Tasks

Work smarter, not harder, and become a 21st Century marina while optimizing revenue, meeting boater preferences, and reclaiming time and space in your marina life.

July 14, 2022

A Place for Competitive Sail Racing Fans in the Heart of Newport

Midtown Race Club is helping to reestablish racing-sailboat traditions on the waterfront of Newport, the longtime home of the prestigious America’s Cup.

July 13, 2022

Five Ways You Can Save Time In Marina Operations

You can no longer run your marina the same way you did ten (or even five) years ago. Your typical boater has changed and so has their expectations and preferences. Re-evaluate and consider changing your processes to provide a better boater experience (and keep your boaters coming back).

June 17, 2022

How Marinas Can Adopt a Wallet-less Experience

Meet customer expectations so your boaters can make marina boat charges, wallet-lessly, by saying, “Put it on my account” with no credit-card swiping or signature required.

June 17, 2022

Why You Need Reviews for Your Marina

The better your marina’s online reputation is, the more likely it is that boaters will make the decision to give your marina a try.

May 27, 2022

How to Hire Seasonal Marina Staff

Create the best boater experiences during the busiest seasons with these tips from marina managers on bringing aboard seasonal staff.

May 27, 2022

The Ease of Using Digital Marina Management Software

The idea of initiating digital marina management software can seem intimidating. But the good news is that Dockwa has already mastered the process.

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