Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today its new role as Title Sponsor for the entire 2025 MarineMax Southeast Florida Getaways!Ò calendar. Through this partnership, Dockmate will bring hands-on demonstrations, technical clinics, and special incentives to every trip, giving participating boaters the ultimate blend of adventure and peace of mind.

“At Dockmate, our mission is simply to deliver effortless control and unmatched confidence on the water,” said Bill Karmis, Director of Sales & Marketing, Dockmate U.S. “These Getaways! embody the same spirit of freedom and camaraderie that our remotes enable. We’re thrilled to help make each voyage even more memorable.”

MarineMax’s Getaways! have become a staple for owners seeking curated cruising experiences with expert support. By combining the events with Dockmate’s proprietary Spread-Spectrum remote technology – renowned for its rock-solid reliability – attendees can explore new destinations while seeing firsthand how the system transforms single-handed docking, tight‑quarters maneuvering, and raft-ups.

2025 SE Florida Getaways! presented by Dockmate

  • May 5 – 11: West Coast – Fort Myers, FL │ Hosted by MarineMax Stuart
  • June 5 – 8: Explore Islamorada – Three Waters Resort │ Hosted by MarineMax Jupiter & Pompano
  • June 7 – 14: Abaco Adventure – Abacos, Bahamas │ Hosted by MarineMax Stuart
  • July 10 – 14: Key West – The Florida Keys │ Hosted by MarineMax Pompano
  • July 18 – 20: Seashells & Sunsets – Sebastian, FL │ Hosted by MarineMax Stuart
  • July 31 – Aug 3: Tropical Tides – Bimini, Bahamas │ Hosted by MarineMax Pompano, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, and Stuart
  • Aug 3 – 6: Atlantis – Nassau, Bahamas │ Hosted by MarineMax Pompano

At each stop, Dockmate experts will:

  • Offer live docking demos aboard featured MarineMax vessels
  • Provide one‑on‑one system consultations and on‑board evaluations
  • Present exclusive event‑only pricing, including free installation on qualifying orders
  • Showcase the newest Dockmate DPS (Dynamic Positioning System) and Proportional Throttle upgrades

“Partnering with Dockmate takes the Getaways! experience to the next level,” said Joshua Lavine, District President. “Our owners already enjoy top-tier service and expertly planned trips – now they’ll also benefit from cutting-edge docking technology, enhancing their time on the water where it counts most.”

For more information on Dockmate systems and products, please visit www.dockmate.us. 

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About Dockmate®:

Founded in Antwerp and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale for the Americas, Dockmate engineers and manufactures state‑of‑the‑art wireless remotes that integrate natively with leading electronic controls, thrusters, and windlasses. The result is finger‑tip precision, greater safety, and true single‑handed freedom for boats from 20 to 200 feet.