Product options for your waterfront project
Kayak Launch
A bolt-on kayak launch that adds safe, easy vessel boarding and exiting to any existing floating dock without requiring a full system replacement.- Attaches directly to existing dock frame- Supports standard and adaptive boarding configurations- Marine-grade aluminum, compatible with all BoardSafe dock seriesOptional: adaptive boarding kit, kayak chute, stabilizing cradle
Our full adaptive boarding kit gives paddlers with mobility limitations, balance challenges, or lower-body paralysis the features they need to launch and exit independently.- Pull-out cockpit bench with slideout seat- Overhead grab bar and grab straps- Roll cage for lateral stability
A guided channel that holds the kayak parallel to the dock for safe, controlled boarding and water entry.- Aluminum frame with adjustable width- Compatible with all kayak hull types- Integrated with stabilizing cradle system
Holds the kayak securely in position during boarding so the vessel does not slide, tilt, or move until the paddler is ready to launch.- Spring-loaded retention system- Compatible with single and tandem kayaks- Stainless steel hardware throughout
Our commercial floating docks rise and fall with the water and outlast wood and steel alternatives on high-traffic public waterfronts for 20 to 30 years.- Marine-grade aluminum with proprietary extruded frame- Plastic-encapsulated foam floats- Owens Corning Weardeck synthetic lumber with proprietary TimberStrong hidden fastenersOptional: piano hinge, rub rail, corner bumpers, cleats, handrail, utility trench, piling guides
Our commercial floating docks rise and fall with the water and outlast wood and steel alternatives on high-traffic public waterfronts for 20 to 30 years.- Marine-grade aluminum with proprietary extruded frame- Plastic-encapsulated foam floats- Owens Corning Weardeck synthetic lumber with proprietary TimberStrong hidden fastenersOptional: piano hinge, rub rail, corner bumpers, cleats, handrail, utility trench, piling guides
A complete, pre-packaged adaptive kayak launch system ready for installation — everything needed to bring ADA-compliant paddle access to a site in one shipment.- Includes gangway, floating dock, and full adaptive launch assembly- Pre-engineered for standard site conditions- Designed for rapid installation by local contractor or parks crew
The connection hardware, mounting brackets, and framing components that anchor every launch system to the dock, bulkhead, or shoreline.- Bulkhead mounting kit- Turnbuckle and cable securing system- Stainless steel hardware throughout
Gangways & Ramps
Our commercial aluminum gangways connect shore to water with a structural integrity and ADA compliance that outlasts wood and steel alternatives in any waterfront environment.- Marine-grade aluminum with proprietary extruded frame- Available in standard lengths or custom spans up to 100+ feet- Engineered for tidal fluctuation, flood conditions, and high pedestrian loadsOptional: roller hinge, pivot system, mid-span landing, supplemental flotation
A purpose-built concrete or aluminum bulkhead system that provides a stable, code-compliant shore-side anchor point for any BoardSafe gangway.- Cast-in-place concrete bulkhead with embedded anchor hardware- Bulkhead mounting kit for attachment to existing seawall or shoreline- Engineered to absorb torque from river current and water level fluctuation
Every BoardSafe gangway can be specified with the handrail system that matches your site requirements, ADA obligations, and aesthetic preferences.- Standard aluminum mesh panel rail- Continuous ADA-compliant dual handrail with intermediate wheelchair-height rail- Open aluminum picket rail- Custom configurations available
A lockable aluminum gate for controlling access to the gangway, dock, or launch during off-hours or seasonal closure.- Marine-grade aluminum frame- Keyed lock with ADA-compliant hardware- Compatible with all BoardSafe gangway handrail systems
Gangway decking can be specified to match dock decking or selected independently based on traction, weight, and environmental requirements.- Owens Corning Weardeck synthetic lumber with proprietary TimberStrong hidden fasteners- Aluminum extruded decking — non-slip surface- Fiberglass grating — open-flow, lightweight
The roller hinges, pivot hardware, and connection components that allow the gangway to move with the water while maintaining a secure shore-side attachment.- Roller hinge assembly- Pivot and swivel hardware for tidal or rail-mounted applications- Supplemental flotation for low-slope applications- Support arm system for steep or flood-prone banks
Adaptive Add-Ons
Co-designed with adaptive paddlers, our launch gives athletes with mobility limitations, balance challenges, or lower-body paralysis a safe, independent path from dock to water.- Full ADA-compliant boarding sequence from gangway to water- Stabilizing cradle, kayak chute, pull-out bench, overhead grab bar and straps- Instructional signage with QR code and photo guideOptional: Clip-A-Launch for existing docks, Launch-in-a-Box for rapid deployment
Individual adaptive components available as standalone add-ons for existing docks or launches that need an accessibility upgrade.- Pull-out cockpit bench with slideout seat- Overhead grab bar, grab straps, and roll cage- Compatible with existing BoardSafe and third-party dock systems
A fixed dock-side bench that gives adaptive paddlers a stable seated position during the transition from wheelchair to kayak cockpit.- Aluminum frame with composite seat surface- Positioned at dock edge for direct lateral transfer into cockpit- Stainless steel hardware throughout
A structural overhead frame that gives adaptive paddlers secure lateral support and grab points during the boarding and exiting process.- Marine-grade aluminum overhead frame- Integrated overhead grab bar and grab strap attachment points- Engineered for single-handed gripping by users with limited upper body mobility
On-site visual instructions that allow adaptive paddlers to use the launch independently, without staff assistance.- Weatherproof aluminum sign panel with step-by-step photo guide- QR code linking to full video instructions- Available in standard and custom configurations
Storage & Racks
Dock-mounted or freestanding aluminum kayak racks that keep vessels organized, protected, and ready for the water at high-traffic launch sites.- Stores 3 kayaks per rack unit- Marine-grade aluminum frame, dock-mountable or freestanding- Compatible with all BoardSafe floating dock and launch systemsOptional: locking security cable system, wall-mount configuration
Purpose-built aluminum racks for organized, accessible oar storage at rowing centers and boathouses.- Marine-grade aluminum frame- Horizontal blade support with vertical shaft guides- Dock-mounted or boathouse wall-mount configurations available
Compact aluminum paddle storage racks for kayak launches, paddle centers, and rental operations.- Marine-grade aluminum frame- Vertical or angled storage orientation- Dock-mounted or freestanding; compatible with all BoardSafe dock systems
Freestanding or dock-mounted aluminum rack systems for storing sculls, shells, canoes, kayaks, and SUPs at rowing centers and paddle facilities.- Marine-grade aluminum welded frame- Freestanding or integrated dock-mount configuration- Custom sizing available for single sculls through 8-person shellsOptional: covered roof structure, security cable system, wheel kit for indoor/outdoor portage
Buildings Fully enclosed aluminum storage structures built directly onto floating dock sections, providing secure on-water storage for rental equipment, life safety gear, and program supplies.- Marine-grade aluminum frame with composite panel walls and roof- Custom footprint sized to dock section dimensions- Weatherproof with lockable access door and ventilationOptional: electrical rough-in, custom signage, window openings, interior shelving
Seating & Site Furniture
Commercial-grade aluminum benches for dock, gangway, pier, and waterfront site use — built to the same material standard as every BoardSafe structure.- Marine-grade aluminum frame with composite or aluminum seat surface- Surface-mount or recessed dock-frame attachment- No painting, staining, or rust maintenance requiredOptional: armrests, back support, custom length
ADA-compliant aluminum picnic tables sized and configured for wheelchair users at adaptive launch sites, fishing piers, and waterfront parks.- Marine-grade aluminum frame with composite decking surface- ADA-compliant end clearance and knee space- Surface-mount attachment compatible with dock and pier decking systemsOptional: attached bench seating, umbrella mount, custom finish
Commercial aluminum handrail systems for docks, gangways, observation decks, pedestrian bridges, and waterfront site infrastructure.- Marine-grade aluminum top and bottom rail- Mesh panel, open picket, or solid panel infill options- ADA-compliant heights and graspable rail profiles availableOptional: custom powder coat finish, integrated toe kick, gate opening