New Online Platform Automates Hourly Dock Reservations

Downtown Docks, created by Ron Silvia and Caroline Winter, is a new web platform that accommodates hourly dock reservations for businesses. The creation of the platform was driven by Silvia and Winter’s own needs for an automated hourly dockage system that could be used across their several dock locations throughout the Chicago, and eliminate the need for manual management of hourly dockage.

“Since we had such specific needs when designing the platform, the final product ended up being very easy to use and implement remotely,” says Silvia. Downtown docks automates availability and coordinates reservations for users based on vessel size, rather than relying on manual imports. Since the system is entirely web based and automated, it can be implemented at waterfront restaurants, bars and city-operated docks across the country.

“This platform changes the game not only for people who don’t have an assigned dock in a marina, but also for folks who just need to make a quick pit-stop during their cruise,” said Winter. “It’s really about making it convenient for people to enjoy a day on the water without stressing about where to dock their boat.” 

The Downtown Docks platform is available anywhere customers have internet access. To learn more, visit downtowndocks.com.