Our kayak launch provides an easy way to add safe, accessible kayak entry & exit for paddlers of all abilities
DESIGNING YOUR KAYAK LAUNCH
ADAPTIVE KAYAK LAUNCH (Full System)The flagship product. A complete purpose-built system designed for paddlers of all abilities including wheelchair users and those with lower-body paralysis. Includes gangway, chute, floating dock, and adaptive boarding kit as a fully integrated system. Learn more in our blog.
ACCESSIBLE KAYAK LAUNCH (Standard Launch Without Full Adaptive Kit)The same structural system as the adaptive launch — gangway, chute, and floating dock — but without the full adaptive boarding kit. The adaptive kit components can be added later. Serves general paddlers and those with moderate mobility limitations. The adaptive boarding kit can be retrofitted to this system at any time.
CLIP-A-LAUNCH A bolt-on kayak launch that adds safe, stable kayak access to any existing floating dock without requiring a full system replacement. Does not include a gangway or new dock. Attaches to BoardSafe dock frames or third-party docks including wood.
LAUNCH-IN-A-BOX A complete pre-packaged adaptive kayak launch system that ships with everything needed for installation — including the precast concrete foundation blocks — reducing site prep time and cost. Designed for communities that want a fast, simple installation without pouring concrete on-site.
Every BoardSafe dock is built on the same modular aluminum extrusion system that runs across our entire product line. That means gangways, finger docks, and accessories all share the same frame geometry, connection hardware, and decking system — so components integrate cleanly, layouts can be reconfigured as a program grows, and replacements are straightforward without retooling the whole system.
All of our waterfront projects can be configured with adaptive buildouts, products and accessories providing ADA accessibility for all bodies and abilities.
ADAPTIVE ADD-ONS- Adaptive boarding kit (full kit: transition bench, roll cage, overhead grab bar, hand straps, pull-out cockpit seat)- Instructional signage with QR code- ADA-compliant gangway upgrade (compliant slope, dual handrail, toe kick)
STRUCTURAL & CONFIGURATION OPTIONS- Kayak chute with outrigger accommodation- SUP center void saddle (for stand-up paddleboards)- Canoe-width loading area configuration- Piano hinge connection between dock sections- Precast concrete foundation blocks (Launch-in-a-Box)- Skid rails for seasonal removal- Supplemental gangway flotation
GANGWAY OPTIONS- Handrail options: standard mesh panel, open picket, dual ADA-compliant with intermediate wheelchair-height rail- Decking options: Owens Corning Weardeck composite, perforated aluminum, fiberglass grating- Gate for access control- Mid-span landing and steps for long-span gangways
Consider our lineup of Adaptive Productsfor an accessible waterfront buildout.
Our Adaptive Kayak Launches are transforming waterfronts
Adaptive Kayak Launch Features
Your project parameters, our modular products,one custom waterfront system.
Our project-guided design approach sets us apart.
Every BoardSafe system begins with a planning process designed to ensure the right solution. Talk with us about your site and make the right decision for your project early.
