Purpose-built water access for a full spectum of abilities
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ADA CompliantAdaptive Features
The leader in adaptive docks
Every adaptive product starts with the same high-quality aluminum construction, modular design, and marine-grade engineering found across our entire line, then we customize it with user-driven features that drive accessibility.
Maximum 1:12 ADA slope on aluminum gangways and ramps
Parallel rollerless boat slides for easy and secure watercraft transport and loading
Gangway top handrail and 36" handrail
Safety edge around the entire floating dock to prevent wheelchairs from rolling off
- Tiered boarding bench at wheel chair height with minimal step rises
- Slide-out seat that extends over the cockpit for a safe, controlled transfer
- Stabilized support saddles
- Pull bars for secure vessel positioning and controlled launches
- Overhead roll cage with multiple grab bars and hand straps for upper-body support from any side
Non-roller kayak chute for stability
36-inch minimum maneuverable clear space for wheelchair maneuvering with continuous perimeter handrails and gripping surfaces
After winter, inspect for any environmental debris, but no thawing-related repairs are typically needed due to the materials' resilience.
Informational signage with QR Code
Plastic encapsulated styrofoam flotation for stability
Changing lives
Our Adaptive Kayak Launch is transfoming lives by breaking down the barriers that once kept para athletes from expeiencing the freedom and joy of kayaking.
Engineered to full ADA standards, this intuitive system enables seamless, independent transfers from wheelchair to kayak, restoring dignity, confidence and a profound sense of adventure to people who had long been sidelined from outdoor recreation. Every launch becomes a powerful testament to inclusion, proving that nature’s beauty belongs to everyone, and every paddler’s story ripples outward to inspire families, communities, and entire accessibility movements. Discover the real-life stories of lives forever changed on our PROJECT IMPACT CASE STUDIES.
