Feature: Slips On Demand
New booking platform, Dockshare, alleviates docking stress
It seems like finding a slip or dock space is becoming more and more challenging each year. With recent hurricane damages to docks and some marinas selling to developers, it’s only going to get more difficult to find a place your boat can call home. More boaters will resort to trailering, causing boat ramps to get clogged up. And those that are in the market for a boat may even pass up the purchase altogether because they don’t have a reliable place to dock.
There is a potential solution on the horizon though. Peer-to-peer dock and slip rentals are on the rise, and a new booking platform called Dockshare is leading the way to solving a major dock space crisis. Dockshare enables those waterfront homeowners that have unused docks or lifts to connect with boaters that need a place to dock. You can almost think of it as the “Airbnb of docks and boat slips,” where boaters can find dockage and homeowners can earn extra income.
Dockshare already has a growing community along the Gulf Coast, with over a hundred available docks from Tampa down to Marco Island. And docks aren’t just on the Gulf; hundreds more can be found across Florida and up into 30 different states across the U.S.
Finding dockage on the platform is pretty straightforward. Boaters can search www.Dockshare.app/find-a-dock by their desired location, and then the results can be filtered by search radius, boat size, and the dates needed. Some docks welcome transient boaters, while others are more for long-term and seasonal bookings.
For homeowners that are interested in becoming Dockshare “hosts,” creating a listing is also fairly simple. The homeowner essentially creates a profile for their dock complete with photos and amenities, and then sets their own rates, availability calendar, and property rules, so everything is on the homeowner’s terms. In addition, Dockshare provides guest screening services and property damage protection.
Dockshare is also becoming well known for their human touch. Many online booking platforms seem to exist only online and it can sometimes feel impossible to get in touch with a real person when you have a question or concern. This is not the case with Dockshare. They even have a phone number listed on their website that you can call or text for personalized assistance - that’s not something you see every day!
As dock space becomes more and more limited, now is the perfect time to be part of the solution. If you’re a boater searching for a reliable place to dock, or a homeowner with an unused waterfront space, Dockshare makes it easy to connect. Head to www.Dockshare.app to join the growing Dockshare community and help reshape how we find places to dock.
