The Perfect Dock Day: What to Wear From Sunrise to Last Call
From that first cup of coffee on the bow to the last round at the marina bar, here's how to dress a full dock day the Dockhead way.
Lifestyle
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Flag Day at the Dock: Stars, Stripes, and Stern Lines
Flag Day is June 14th. On the water, the flag means something specific — it flies from the stern, it follows protocol, and it belongs to everyone who shows up...
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Long Weekend Boat Trip Planning: The Dockhead Checklist
A long weekend boat trip needs a checklist. Here's the one the Dockhead crew actually uses — gear, logistics, people, and the stuff most people forget until they're already on...
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Memorial Day Weekend: Honor, Remember, and Hit the Water
Memorial Day 2026 is May 25th — the unofficial start of summer and the most important dock weekend of the year. Here's how to mark it properly.
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April on the Water: The First Real Boating Weekend of the Year
The first real boating weekend of 2026 feels different than every other weekend. Here's how to mark it properly and what to have in the bag.
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Easter Weekend on the Water: The Season Officially Opens
Easter weekend 2026 is April 3rd–5th. For the dock community, it's the unofficial season opener — the first long weekend where getting on the water feels like the obvious choice.
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First Day of Spring: The Dock Season Finally Wakes Up
The first day of spring 2026 is March 20th. The dock season is officially waking up. Here's how to greet it properly.
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St. Patrick's Day at the Marina: Green Flags Only
St. Patrick's Day is March 17th. The marina celebrates differently than the bar — here's how Dockheads mark the occasion.
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Presidents Day Weekend: Hit the Water Before Everyone Else Does
Presidents Day weekend is February 16th in 2026 — the first long weekend of the year and the perfect excuse to get back on the water before the season officially...
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Groundhog Day at the Dock: Six More Weeks of What, Exactly?
February 2nd. The groundhog either sees its shadow or it doesn't. Either way, the dock is still there and the coffee is still necessary.
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Valentine's Day on the Water: A Dockhead Date Night
Valentine's Day doesn't have to mean a crowded restaurant. For the right couple, the dock at sunset beats a prix-fixe menu every time.
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Super Bowl Weekend at the Marina: When Football Meets the Dock
Super Bowl weekend is the unofficial mid-winter check-in for the dock community. Here's how Dockheads celebrate the big game — from the water to the watch party.
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Cold Dock, Warm Mug: Winter Boating for the Committed
Most people put the boat away in October and wait for May. The committed Dockhead doesn't. Here's how to make winter time on the water work.
