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.
We're finalizing an incredible two-day lineup of keynotes, panels, and roundtables. Check back in August for the full agenda — it'll be worth the wait.
Keynotes, panels, roundtables, and networking events across 2 packed days. Sign up for speaker announcements to be first to know.
Notify MeOperators 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 6,000 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.
Apply to Be a Speaker
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.com
