The only conference built exclusively
for watersport & boat tour operators.
Two days of education, strategy, and peer networking at the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.
There is no other event exclusively focused on watersports and boat tour operations. Every session, roundtable, and happy hour is designed for your business.
Two days of sessions, demos, networking, and meals — built exclusively for the watersport industry.
For current and future watersport operators. If you run tours, rentals, or water-based experiences, this is your ticket.
Register NowFor non-operators offering a product or service to the watersport industry.
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Keynotes, panels, breakouts, live demos, and on-the-water events — tap any breakout session for details. Schedule subject to change.
Actionable retention strategies for small-to-midsize operators — turn one-time renters into loyal multi-year clients without enterprise budgets.
Automate and optimize the guest lifecycle — confirmations, directions, waivers, follow-ups — to reduce staff overhead and elevate satisfaction.
Catering to higher-margin business: corporate outings, team building, and large group logistics from pitch to execution.
Establish a proactive, top-down safety culture across staff — reducing liability and building long-term brand equity.
How travelers are discovering tours through ChatGPT and other AI assistants — and how to make sure your website gets found, cited, and recommended by LLMs.
Master local search — optimize your profile, recover suspended listings, and turn search impressions into direct bookings.
Branding fundamentals for watersport companies — unique value propositions, visual identity, and positioning in competitive coastal markets.
Ethically gather competitor data, track pricing models, and adjust strategy to maximize revenue without racing to the bottom.
Create clear SOPs for every role — delegate effectively, maintain quality, and scale or step back from day-to-day tasks.
The essential KPIs to track — fleet utilization, customer acquisition cost, and average order value — turned into actionable decisions.
Tipping practices across the industry — digital vs. cash collection, guest expectations, and fair distribution to boost crew earnings.
Business valuation methodologies, value drivers, and EBITDA multipliers specific to the watersports and tour sectors.
High-ROI vessel and equipment upgrades — audio, shading, seating, lighting — that justify higher rental and tour prices.
Automate the review funnel — smart timing, SMS requests, and on-site prompts that generate high volumes of positive reviews.
Conversion rate optimization in action — remove checkout friction and optimize landing pages to turn traffic into bookings. Presented by Conversion Consultants.
A platform deep dive on WaveRez — reservation management, fleet dispatching, and inventory controls for watersport operations.
Global in-destination experience trends, research data, and distribution strategies from industry insights platform Arival.
Industry-tailored financial management, risk, and business operations support for watersport companies.
Commercial insurance, liability coverage, and risk mitigation tailored to the high-exposure world of rentals and charters.
OtoTrak's remote vessel control and fleet management tech — GPS tracking and remote engine cut-offs for safety and control.
Marketing automation and data analytics from Yonder and Tomis — turn guest data into targeted, revenue-generating campaigns.
Operators who built the community — then built the conference around it.
A serial entrepreneur with over 17 years in travel and hospitality, Greg has built TripShock.com and WaveRez.com into leading platforms for tours, activities, and watersport reservation software. Greg is the author of Boat Boss and Mastering OTAs, two books that have established him as a leading voice in watersports technology, operations, and business growth.
Master Captain and CEO who grew Destiny Water Adventures from a single boat to a fleet of 12+ boats, 10 jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboards in under two and a half years. Kevin brings equal parts operational grit and marketing savvy to everything he builds.
In 2020, Greg and Kevin launched the Awkward Watersport Guys Podcast to tackle the biggest topics in commercial watersports and boating. A year later they turned that energy into a Facebook group and conference — bringing operators together for real networking and immersive learning.
That community has since grown to 7,000+ members and counting — and The Port is where it all comes to life in person.
Think you'd be a great fit on stage? We're still selecting speakers for 2026.
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This is the only conference where I actually learn something I can use on Monday morning. The roundtables alone are worth the ticket price.
I've attended boat trade shows and marine expos. The Port is entirely different. These are my peers — we talk about real problems and real solutions.
The evening events are something else. You're networking with a hundred operators on a sunset dock and it doesn't feel like work at all.
Operators, platforms, and industry leaders from across the country.
Admiral is sold out. Captain is half gone. Get in front of 300 decision-making operators for 3 days before your tier sells out too.
Questions about a tier? Contact Sales at kevin@watersportpodcast.com
The Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center sits on Okaloosa Island — the perfect setting for a conference built around the watersports industry.
We've secured exclusive group rates at two beachfront hotels walking distance from the convention center. Book early — these blocks fill fast.
Reach out to the right person and we'll get back to you fast.
Interested in sponsoring The Port 2026? Reach out to discuss available tiers, custom packages, and how to get your brand in front of 300+ watersport operators.
✉ kevin@watersportpodcast.comQuestions about registration, ticket changes, schedule info, or anything else about the event? Greg's team has you covered.
✉ gfisher@tripshock.comSave $25 on your operator ticket to The Port 2026. Connect with 100+ watersport operators in Destin this October.
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