Observers on BoardSafe kayak launch
29 May

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…

BoardSafe adaptive kayak launch Lone Star Lake Park long view
28 May

Construction of a new BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch is complete at Douglas County’s scenic Lone Star Lake Park. This launch is one of several enhancements their Public Works Department is implementing as part of the Open Space Plan initiative. Funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act allocations,…

BoardSafe Docks Acorn Lake Adaptive Kayak Launch
15 May

Lake Acorn, located within Montgomery Bell State Park at 1020 Jackson Hill Road in Burns, Tennessee, is a cherished spot for outdoor enthusiasts. It recently hosted the 2025 Greenways & Trail Forum sponsored by the Tennessee State Parks, Office of Outdoor Recreation. The Greenways & Trails Forum is…

Man entering kayak from BoardSafe adaptive kayak launch
07 May

At BoardSafe Docks, we love hearing about how our Accessible Kayak Launch makes a positive difference in communities, bringing families and friends together on the water. At last week’s Great Miami Riverway Summit in Miamisburg, Ohio, Kelly Beals, a key member of BoardSafe’s Business Development Team, had the…

24 Feb

BoardSafe Docks is pleased to partner with the Tennessee RiverLine for their 2025 Summit. The Summit in Knoxville, TN provides an opportunity to connect trail enthusiasts, community leaders, and visionaries who share a passion for promoting and creating recreational access to and around the Tennessee River. Summit attendees…

BoardSafe Docks Cruze River Adaptive Kayak Launch-2
05 Feb

Does the cold weather have you thinking about spring and looking forward to paddling down the French Broad River? If so, adventure awaits you on the river’s newest accessible kayak launch and courtesy docks recently installed at Cruze Landing, 7713 Kodak Road, Knoxville, Tennessee. Several weeks ago, a…

Seven Islands BoardSafe Launch in use
14 Jan

The January sun glistened over the calm waters of Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, Tennessee. The new year brings accessible paddle opportunities to the park with its newly installed BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch. David Scott, enjoying the pristine beauty of the Tennessee River, was making a…

Julie Cataldo uses BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch
30 Dec

The start of a new year often heralds the start of a new life, at least in part. The excitement of the celebration usually wells up into resolutions to take action to make one a better person. It's also an opportunity to drop a few more items into…

Boardsafe Tulsa OK adaptive launch in sunset
11 Dec

The City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has recently unveiled an exciting new way for residents and visitors to experience the scenic waters on Zink Lake. Thanks to a collaboration between the City of Tulsa and the River Parks Authority, and funding from the Improve Our Tulsa initiative, the newly-installed…

BoardSafe’s Universal Access Kayak Launch for All Abilities
06 Nov

BoardSafe Docks is proud to announce a recent installation on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, NY. The lake and launch are located in the southern region of the Adirondack Mountains. The Great Sacandaga Lake is one of the area’s best-kept secrets, an undiscovered mecca for boating, water…