8 AFTER HOURS BOATING SAFETY TIPS
8 After Hours Boating Safety Tips The Unique Challenges of After Hours Boating When the sun dips below the horizon, boating becomes more challenging and potentially hazardous. Reduced visibility, increased fatigue, and fewer vessels on the water can combine to create a deceptive sense of calm. In reality, after hours boating demands higher situational awareness, disciplined navigation, […]
OFF SEASON PROJECTS – 9 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PREPARATION
Preparing for Off Season Projects – Marina Upgrades That Start Now Why Off Season Projects Begin Before Summer Ends For many marinas, the quiet of winter is anything but idle. It’s a critical time for infrastructure repairs, dredging, facility upgrades, and strategic planning but those off season projects don’t happen on the fly. The most […]
MARINA FISHING CHALLENGE – CELEBRATE NATIONAL FISHISHING MONTH 2025
Marina Fishing Challenge – Celebrate National Fishing Month 2025 Casting a Line for National Fishing Month August is the perfect time to cast a line and connect with your boating community through a marina fishing challenge. With National Fishing Month running from late July through August 31, marinas across the country have a unique opportunity […]
ANNOUNCING MARINA STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK 2025
Announcing Marina Staff Appreciation Week Not Official But Absolutely Necessary There’s no federal holiday, sanctioned proclamation, or national month of observance, but if you’ve made it through summer without your marina staff, you’d be sunk (literally and figuratively). That’s why now is the perfect time to carve out space for your own staff appreciation tradition, […]
FALL SLIP RESERVATION PUSH: LOCK IN NOW – TOP 10 TIPS
Fall Slip Reservation Push: Lock In Now As summer winds down, the urgency to secure dockage for fall and winter ramps up, especially at marinas with limited space or popular seasonal perks. Whether your marina offers heated dockside amenities, winter storage, or simply a quieter harbor for year round boaters, promoting fall slip reservations early […]
10 IMPORTANT END OF SUMMER MARINA MAINTENANCE TIPS
10 End of Summer Marina Maintenance Tips Late summer marks the end of peak dock use, ideal timing for a thorough inspection. It’s also the right moment to begin removing boat lifts, ladders, and furniture for off season storage to protect them from the elements. Extended sun exposure, wave action, and marine growth can accelerate […]
20+ QUICK AND EASY JULY SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT IDEAS 2025
20+ Quick and Easy July Social Media Event Ideas 2025 What’s Happening in July? From Independence Day and National Clean Beaches Week to National Parks and Recreation Month, July is packed with opportunities to promote outdoor fun, environmental stewardship, and community connection. Below are some other observances your marina can spotlight or tie into throughout […]
FUEL DOCK SAFETY BEST PRACTICES
Fuel Dock Safety Best Practices Fuel Dock Common Hazards Fuel docks are among the highest risk zones in any marina. Between the proximity to open water, flammable liquids, and unpredictable boater behavior, they present a range of safety and environmental challenges. A single oversight during fueling can result in fire hazards, fuel spills, water […]
WAKE DAMAGE PREVENTION FOR MARINAS
Wake Damage Prevention for Marinas Understanding the Risks of Wake Damage In peak boating seasons, unmanaged wakes pose a silent but serious threat to marinas. Uncontrolled vessel wakes can wreak havoc on marina infrastructure, private property, and fragile shoreline ecosystems. Even small waves generated by mid-sized recreational boats can gradually erode banks, loosen pilings, and […]
WORLD OCEANS DAY 2025
World Oceans Day 2025 World Oceans Day: How Marinas Play a Leading Role in Ocean Health On June 8, communities across the globe observe World Oceans Day to highlight the importance of our oceans and promote actions that protect them. For marinas, this global event offers more than just an environmental message—it’s a chance to reinforce their role […]