When the local nonprofit Paddle for Heroes formed in 2016, the goal was to kayak from Mount Vernon to Marietta. The veterans and first responders who set out on the first five-day, 161-mile voyage wanted to raise money and awareness for those injured during their time in the…
Tucked on the south bank of the Merrimack River, four miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, sits Merri-Mar Yacht Basin Inc., in historic Newburyport, MA. Proudly started by a World War II Navy veteran, the marina is in its third generation of family ownership, and the marina shows…
Many outdoors lovers arrive at a local state park, lake, or waterfront, and find an ADA-accessible kayak launch. The launch is intriguing to many, and they wonder how it works, who uses it, and how it was built. Below are a few steps in the process of assembling…
At the University of Central Florida's Recreation and Wellness Center, those with disabilities are given the chance to participate in the sports they love. To that end, the university recently updated the boat ramp and dock at Lake Clair — making it more accessible to launch the program’s…
REI Co-op has moved to a new 40,000 square-foot space on West Eastman Street, Chicago. Now, REI Lincoln Park offers kayak and paddleboard rentals with direct access to the Chicago River and expanded assortments of quality outdoor gear. In addition, REI Lincoln Park will continue to offer a…
On a scenic and private waterway on the Gulf Coast of Texas, a family is enjoying their BoardSafe docks. The residential project consists of a long 40-foot floating aluminum dock with composite decking and a 25-foot aluminum gangway. The floating dock measures 6 feet wide and is designed…
Lovejoy Wharf is in Boston’s North End waterfront neighborhood. It is a newly-renovated section of the city that is enjoying a renaissance. The neighborhood is home to the Boston Garden, Converse’s world headquarters, restaurants, bars, and downtown shopping. It now is home to a brand-new BoardSafe aluminum gangway.…
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY https://www2.hws.edu/ on a tributary river that goes into Seneca Lake Aluminum gangway 40’ wide x 29’ long Floating aluminum dock 10’ x 120’. A second order is coming to extend the dock to 160’ in length.
Originally a part of the Jarrett Family Farm, the Jarrett Nature Center is a portion of land owned by the Hatboro - Horsham School District in Pennsylvania. Located near Philadelphia, this parcel of land has four different ecosystems: a meadow, a pond, wetlands, and woodlands. The Jarrett Nature…
Cooper River Park (346.55 acres) runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood, and Haddon Township. North and South Park Drives, Route 130 and Grove St bound the park. Cooper River Park is home to many prestigious rowing events. Ideal rowing conditions exist on the Cooper River, which boasts a…