St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. The bars will be green. The beer will be green. The river in Chicago will be green. And if you're reading this, there's a decent chance you'd rather celebrate near the water than in a crowded pub, which means the marina version of St. Patrick's Day is worth planning for.
The Marina St. Patrick's Day
March 17th on the water is still cold in most of the country — but it's a different kind of cold than January. The days are getting longer. The light is changing. There's a promise in the air that summer is building somewhere, and the dock is where you go to feel that promise most clearly.
The marina St. Patrick's Day is quieter than the bar version, which is its primary advantage. Bring the Drunk On Waves Travel Mug ($29.95) filled with something appropriately celebratory, wear the green you have access to, and spend some time on the dock before the afternoon gets away from you.
The Dockhead St. Patrick's Day Dress Code
Technically, Dockhead doesn't make green gear specifically — our palette runs navy, black, white, and grey for the outerwear, with swimwear patterns that lean more tropical than Irish. But the moss/khaki colorway on the Dockhead Trucker Hat ($29.95) is the closest thing in the catalog to a St. Patrick's Day hat, and it works better than anything you'd find at a party store.
Layer underneath with the Rock The Boat Long Sleeve ($32.95) and the Essential Dockhead Hoodie ($44.95). March dock weather requires the full stack.
Green Flags for the Season Ahead
St. Patrick's Day at the marina is also a good moment to think about green flags for the upcoming season — the signs that this year is going to be a good one on the water. The gear is ordered. The trips are on the calendar. The crew is committed. The swimwear is on the way from Printful.
If the swimwear isn't ordered yet — the Summer Fun Swim Trunks, the Floral Recycled String Bikini, the Coral Reef High-Waisted Bikini — March is the right time. Made to order through Printful, 2–7 business days production, plenty of time before the season opens.
Shop at TotalDockhead.com. All made to order, all worth having before the season starts.
Lifestyle content creators who cover holidays and the water life — the Dockhead Collabs program is open. St. Patrick's Day dock content is a niche nobody else is filling.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is St. Patrick's Day 2026?
St. Patrick's Day 2026 is Tuesday, March 17th.
How do boaters celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Many marinas and yacht clubs hold St. Patrick's Day events in their clubhouses. Others celebrate with a dock gathering or a cruise. The marine version of the holiday tends to be quieter and more social than the bar scene, which suits the dock community well.
Is March a good time to go to the marina?
Yes. March marinas are quiet, the season is building, and there's a specific energy to the water in early spring that summer doesn't replicate. With the right gear, March dock time is genuinely enjoyable.
What Dockhead products should I buy for spring?
March is the ideal time to order summer swimwear, graphic tees, and the Dockhead Trucker Hat for the upcoming season. All are available made to order at TotalDockhead.com.
What color options does Dockhead offer for hats?
The Dockhead Trucker Hat is available in navy/white, pink, moss/khaki, black, and black/white at $29.95. The Iconic Dockhead Trucker Hat is available in heather/black and white.
Is Dockhead swimwear made sustainably?
Yes. Dockhead women's swimwear is made from recycled materials, and all products are produced to order — eliminating overproduction waste. Sustainable production is a core value for a brand built around the water.
When should I order swimwear for summer 2026?
March and April are ideal ordering windows — early enough to receive the gear before the season opens, without the rush of May and June. Made-to-order production through Printful takes 2–7 business days.
