Bill Bogdan is a man who loves the great outdoors. His favorite activities include kayaking, fishing, camping, mountain biking, and scuba diving. What makes this 54-year-old outdoorsman so unique is that at eight months old, he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. He doesn’t remember much about his surgery or…
As BoardSafe Docks continues to create and improve recreational access points throughout the USA, we would like to welcome the following team members! Welcome David Tihansky! As Project Manager, Dave works closely with our manufacturing team to expedite project deadlines. He coordinates the shipping and delivery of our…
Another BoardSafe Accessible and Adaptive Kayak Launch project opened in September 2024 in Utica, New York. This kayak launch provides paddlers of all abilities access to the Utica Harbor and the Mohawk River. The area has a rich history because it offers waterway access directly into the Erie…
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is excited to offer the next round of Boating Facility Grants to help communities capitalize on the surge in new boating activity. A growing number of communities realize the positive social and economic impacts of having convenient boating access along their…
The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and Montour Area Recreation Commission collaboratively installed a new BoardSafe adaptive kayak launch at Montour Preserve's Lake Chillisquaque on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The launch was made possible thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds and funding from the Vernal…
While many of you were enjoying spring and summer paddling excursions, BoardSafe Docks was busy designing, engineering, and manufacturing more universal access kayak launches for all paddlers to enjoy. BoardSafe’s kayak launch is designed for easy access, great stability, and adaptive features for those who need them. The…
UNION SPRINGS – The Village of Union Springs, the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, and the Cayuga County Department of Planning & Economic Development are excited to invite the community to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new ADA-compliant kayak launch at Frontenac Park. The kayak launch was constructed with…
Darien Lakes State Park, nestled in western New York State approximately 30 miles east of Buffalo, has taken a significant step toward inclusivity and accessibility with the recent installation of a kayak and canoe launch on Harlow Lake. This project, a collaboration between New York State Parks…
Think about how popular canoeing and kayaking have become over the last several years. With the increase of rails to trails and greenways spreading across our country, people’s interest in connecting with nature is real. The popularity of water trails, kayaking, and canoeing is on the rise, and…
The 7th Annual Beaver Creek Kayak Club Flotilla, sponsored by First Bank, was an exceptional day of paddling, camaraderie, and community spirit. Held on Saturday, May 18th, the early morning event saw participants and spectators gather to embrace the adventure awaiting them on the picturesque Beaver Creek.…