5 Best Boating Knots to Know on the Water

Didn’t master all the boating knots throughout the busy summer season? No problem! The fall is the perfect time to learn what types of knots are necessary for your boating and water sport needs, while practicing until you master them as the calmer, crisper fall boating season arrives. And don’t stop there. Keep practicing. By next summer boating season, you’ll be a pro!

It’s Fall Fishing Time

It’s Fall Fishing Time Autumn is one of the best seasons to set sail or simply stay put on a dock for some fall fishing.  The crisp cooler air, beautiful foliage, and sunny afternoon skies make for perfectly planned or impromptu fishing trips.  Before you head out to lure in a fish or two (or […]

Make the Most of Fall Boating

Boating is traditionally thought of during the warm summer months with swimming, waterskiing and other water sports, however, there is something special about fall boating. As summer comes to a close and your children head back to school, why not extend the boating season into autumn and enjoy the crisp cooler days on the boat? There’s no better place or time of year to indulge in the fall foliage as the leaves start to change color.

Dockshare’s Guide to Being the Best Guest

Being a guest to someone’s home, property, or dock is a special privilege. It is the guest’s duty to be respectful and responsible. Using the suggested etiquette rules and tips will make the docking experience a smooth partnering transaction for all parties involved.

As an organization with a mission to make the water accessible to everyone, we want all our members to be courteous hosts and guests, so that dock owners continue to say Be Our Guest to boaters. Visit our blog next month for Part 2 of Being a Great Guest where we’ll share our team members’ favorite host gifts.

How to Keep Our Waterways Clean, Safe, and Beautiful

The Dockshare team and our members love the water; therefore, it’s our daily goal to keep those waterways clean, safe, and beautiful. As a Baltimore-based organization residing along the Chesapeake Bay, Dockshare takes water quality seriously. Water pollution and runoff are two of the most ecological threats we face with our waterways. According to the most recent surveys on national water quality from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nearly half of our rivers and streams and more than one-third of our lakes are polluted and unfit for swimming, fishing, and drinking.

Women in the Workplace: Meet a Few of the Empowering Women of Dockshare

Dockshare strives to create a work environment that is empowering to people of all genders, sexualities, and races, and what better way than to highlight a few of the talented, hardworking, and empowering women leaders within the company who have guided the development and growth of the organization.

Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe on the Water

What’s more fun than boating on a beautiful summer day? What about bringing your furry friends along for the ride!
We love to see a happy puppy with the wind in their ears and a smile on their face. Though it can be loads of fun to have your pal with you on the boat, it’s important to take necessary precautions to make sure your pup is happy and safe. Check out our canine safety precaution tips below:

Dockshare in the News: SpinSheet

Business Buzz: Startup Dockshare, a Maryland-based startup, announces the launch of its new online platform that connects boaters with private dock owners to rent their docks for hours, days, weeks, or longer. Dockshare is a safe and secure, easy-to-use, and mobile-friendly platforms that caters to all types of watercrafts and makes the water more accessible […]

Dockshare in the News: The Baltimore Post

Marylander Creates Dockshare app – the Uber of Boat Dock Rentals.  A new platform founded in Maryland is helping boaters connect and rent from dock owners. The story originally appeared on The Baltimore Post on July 28, 2021. To read the full article, click here.

Dockshare in the News: Yahoo! Entertainment

Dockshare app connects users to boat dock rentals A new platform founded in Maryland is helping boaters connect and rent from dock owners. The story originally appeared in Yahoo! Entertainment on July 28, 2021. To read the full article, click here.