When a big storm heads your way, one of the first things you probably think about is how to keep your home and family safe. But if you live near the water, or own property on the coast, there’s something else you really need to think about: your dock. Storm surges can bring rising water
Uncategorized
FEATURED POST
Mooring vs Docking: Which is Better During a Hurricane
June 20, 2025
When a hurricane is coming, protecting your boat is one of the most important things you can do. But there’s one big decision you need to make: Should you moor or dock it? In this post, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of mooring vs docking during a hurricane. We’ll also explain exactly
FEATURED POST
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: Protect Your Waterfront Home
June 15, 2025
Living by the water is beautiful, sunsets, ocean breezes, and easy access to boating or water sports. But when hurricane season hits, owning a waterfront home comes with extra responsibility. That’s why it’s so important to have a hurricane preparedness checklist made just for waterfront properties. This guide will walk you through everything you need
FEATURED POST
Dock Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Investment Before a Storm
June 10, 2025
If you’ve invested in a floating dock, you know how important it is to take care of it, especially when storm season rolls around. A dock isn’t just a nice feature on the water. It’s a key part of your home, marina, or business. Keeping it in good shape with regular dock maintenance helps you
FEATURED POST
Why Storm Surge Protection Starts with the Right Dock System
June 05, 2025
When a big storm heads your way, one of the first things you probably think about is how to keep your home and family safe. But if you live near the water, or own property on the coast, there’s something else you really need to think about: your dock. Storm surges can bring rising water
FEATURED POST
The Role of Dock Pilings in Storm Resilience
May 20, 2025
When big storms hit, waterfront properties are some of the first places to feel the impact. High winds, crashing waves, and rising water levels can cause major damage, especially to docks. That’s why dock pilings are so important. These strong supports hold everything steady and help protect your dock when the weather gets rough. Whether
FEATURED POST
Dock Protection After a Hurricane: Essential Steps for Inspecting and Repairing Damage
May 15, 2025
When a hurricane hits, one of the first things at risk along the coast is your dock. Whether you own a floating dock at your home or manage a marina, storms can leave behind serious damage. That’s why having a plan for dock protection is so important, not just before a storm, but after it
FEATURED POST
How Do Floating Docks Work in a Storm?
May 10, 2025
If you live near the water or manage a marina, you’ve probably asked yourself, “How do floating docks work in a storm?” When hurricanes or strong storms hit, traditional docks can take a serious beating. But floating docks? They’re built to handle rough weather in a whole different way. In this post, we’ll break down
FEATURED POST
Preparing Your Boat for A Hurricane
May 05, 2025
If you own a boat and live in a hurricane-prone area, you know how important it is to be ready before a storm hits. High winds, heavy rain, and storm surge can do serious damage, not just to your home, but to your boat too. That’s why preparing your boat for a hurricane is one
FEATURED POST
Extreme Weather Preparation: Prepare Your Dock
April 20, 2025
If you live or work near the water, you know how unpredictable the weather can be. One day it’s calm and sunny—then suddenly, a storm rolls in. When that happens, your dock can take a big hit if it’s not ready. Extreme weather preparation isn’t just about playing it safe—it’s about protecting your dock, your
FEATURED POST
Why Choosing the Right Dock on a River Matters for Changing Water Levels
April 15, 2025
If you live or work near a river, you probably already know that the water doesn’t stay the same for long. It goes up, it goes down, and sometimes it rises a lot more than you’d expect. That’s why picking the right dock on a river is so important—it’s not just about having a place
10 Places to Spend the Holidays on the Water
December 01, 2022
The holidays are upon us, and for many, the colder weather is the end of boating season. But, if you are looking to spend your holidays on the water, here are some excellent places to travel to. In this article, we focus on U.S. destinations to spend the holidays on the water. But of course,
Holiday Gift Guide for Water Sport Enthusiasts
November 29, 2022
The holiday season allows friends and family members to appreciate each other through thoughtful gifts and presents. Being thoughtful means putting more thought into what people would want but not necessarily get themselves, rather than giving just the first thing that comes to mind. This water sports gift guide offers some exciting holiday gift ideas
Tips for Boaters Watching or Joining Holiday Boat Parades
November 18, 2022
Taking part in holiday boat parades and festivities can be fun. Sometimes too much fun. It requires extreme caution to ensure you stay safe during these events. Read this article, and you will be ready to celebrate this season with sensible seamanship and safety. Here are some boat parade guidelines as well as safety tips
Holidays on the Water: Tips for Stress-Free Onboard Entertaining
November 15, 2022
Are you planning to entertain on your boat this holiday season? Whether it is a full-blown Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas cocktail cruise, or a New Year’s party, you must take precautions to keep all your participants safe. Accidents happen! Without a proper plan, you may end up with a bad situation on your hands that
3 Things Every Boater Wants for Christmas
November 08, 2022
The festive season is almost here, and it is time to share these days with our loved ones. Wondering what to gift a boater for Christmas? Worry no more. We’re sure that what you are already considering for holiday shopping includes boating, water sport, and fishing items, depending on the receiver’s preferences. This article will
Best Floating Patio Dock for Waterfront Back Yards
September 29, 2022
Optimizing outdoor living to the fullest is a sure way to increase property appeal, value, and livability. Fortunately, if you own a waterfront property, you can get creative with a wide variety of appealing landscaping designs, such as docks. A waterfront property can list at a higher price if it has a dock or pier,
Effective Hiring in 2022: How to Hire the Best
January 25, 2022
Supply chain issues and labor shortages: 2021 was the year of the monkey wrench. Some of these problems have persisted into the new year as we’re still feeling the aftershocks from the massive earthquake. Unemployment is back down under 4% here in America, and yet available job postings continue to grow in number and continue
Boating Etiquette: Rules of the Road
January 24, 2022
If you’re going to be out and about on the water, you should know boating etiquette. It’s very important for the safety of you and your passengers, and it’s also important that you are considerate of others. It goes along with that age-old adage, “Treat others as you would want to be treated.” Certain “rules
8 Boat Docking Tips
January 04, 2022
Docking a boat can feel like trying to parallel park for some boat owners – an unforgiving challenge that can often go wrong. It can be embarrassing if you don’t get it right the first time, not to mention expensive if you keep crashing into things while you’re trying to dock. Dock safety tips and
3 of the Best Boat Dock Designs
December 17, 2021
Are you ready to explore the option of having your own boat dock? So many boat dock designs are available from which to choose. Is there no end to the questions as to finding the best dock for your needs? AccuDock’s experienced staff are experts in floating dock designs and can help you discover the
Top 8 Boat Day Must-Haves
December 13, 2021
Okay – you’re ready for a stress-relieving day on your boat. What MUST you do? Many activities make boating fun, not only in the summer but in the winter, too! There are so many things to do on a boat and so many ways to have fun. Let’s talk about some of them. What Must
Holiday Yachting Etiquette and Attire
December 06, 2021
What’s more fun than a yacht party? You’re on a boat; you’re on the water; you’re with friends; you have food and drinks! It is that time of year when holiday parties will be getting into full swing. Are you ready? Are you prepared? Do you know what to wear on a yacht? It does require
What is the Best Sunscreen for Boaters and Sailing?
November 20, 2021
Here’s something I’ll bet we could all use a reminder about: sunscreens can be harmful to lakes, rivers, oceans, marine life, and the environment as a whole. Chemical additives disrupt fish development, damage the larvae of coral, and can even bleach the coral. As people who enjoy our time out on the water and in
AccuDock is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of Floating Docks
CALL 954.785.7557 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION
