David Tihansky of BoardSafe Docks recently attended ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Seven Islands State Birding Park and Cruze Landing, Tennessee.
Both locations on the French Broad River, Seven Islands in Kodak and Cruze in Knoxville, celebrated the recent installation of BoardSafe Docks’ Adaptive Kayak Launches. The Seven Islands installation includes the adaptive kayak and canoe launch, floating dock, and gangway. The Cruze Landing installation features the adaptive kayak launch, courtesy dock, and adaptive fishing pier. The goal of each project is to provide access to the French Broad River and surrounding natural features for people of all abilities.
Matt, a media representative for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, said, “This exceeds my expectations.” Matt had never seen a BoardSafe Dock adaptive system, and said he never knows what to expect when arriving at a dock.
One of the excited boaters exclaimed, “This dock is incredible!”
Several fishermen “practically live” on the new system at Cruze Landing, one of whom asked, “Are you putting more of these in Tennessee, and where will they be?” They shared pictures of the fish they’ve caught and love the ability to fish from the dock.
The docks have been used as staging sites for wedding and graduation photos, proving that the whole community is using BoardSafe systems, and not just for their intended purpose of making watersports more accessible!
We at BoardSafe Docks share David’s enthusiasm as he sums up our sentiments: “Exciting!”
Read more about the Seven Islands State Birding Park and Cruze Landing adaptive kayak systems.
BoardSafe Docks offers safe, stable, and stylish universal access to the water. Paddlers appreciate their benefits and ease of use. Communities appreciate the launch’s ability to bring differently-abled paddlers together to enjoy a group paddle on the lake, provide improved access to the water, and connect paddlers with nature.
To learn how BoardSafe can assist you with creating or improving access to your lake, river, or water trail, contact us at BoardSafeDocks.com or give us a call at 610-899-0286.